Middle Years Matter Conference
What are our kids doing after school?
(3 p.m. to 6 p.m. is a high-risk time for all children)
This one-day,practical,learning opportunity is for everyone concerned about children ages 6
to 12 years.
Keynote Speakers
Ann Douglas
Parent Educator and Canadian Author of several parenting books
including "The Mother of All Parenting Books""
Gerrard Kennedy*
MPP,Minister of Education
Marie Bountrogianni*
MPP,Minister of Children 's Services and Citizenship/Immigration
*to be confirmed
Friday,May 7,2004
9:00 a.m.* 3::30 p.m.
North York Memorial Hall * Burgundy Room
5110 Yonge Street
North York Civic Centre subway station /public parking is available
Middle Years Matter Working Group is expanding.Currently the group includes representatives from
Adventure Place,Better Beginnings,NOW,Doorsteps Neighbourhood Services,Delta Family Resource Centre,
Children 's Aid Society of Toronto,Toronto Parks and Recreation,Toronto Public Health,Parent Child Network
of West Toronto,St.Christopher House,Toronto District School Board and Hincks-Dellcrest Centre.
Goal:to increase awareness of the need for resources for children between the ages of 6 -12
(middle years)and establish a coalition of interested stakeholders
Objectives:
1.to update participants knowledge of the growth and developmental needs of the middle years
2. to identify the critical components of a "good" program
3. to identify the benefits of after--school programs for children,families,and the community
4. to identify strategies to overcome the barriers of providing programs for children 6 -12 years old
REGISTRATION
Name __________________________________________________
Parent or Position ___________________________________________
Organization ______________________________________________
Address _________________________________________________
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Postal Code _______________Telephone __________________________
E-mail _________________________________________________
How did you hear about this conference?_____________________________
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Registration Fee:$50.00 (includes GST)
(covers materials,refreshments and lunch)
Please make cheque payable to:
Adventure Place
Mail Box #1,155 McNicoll Avenue
Toronto,Ontario M2H 2C1
Registration Deadline:Monday April 26,2004
Space is limited.Payment in full is required to secure your spot.
Sorry,no refunds.Limited number of tickets at $25.00 available for parents.
For more information:
Call Miriam Bensimon at
416-744-7650 ext.305
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