Welcome to My Life

After-School Program for Gr. 7 Girls in Vancouver

Worried about making new friends in high school? Wondering how you're going to survive homework assignments, find new activities, become more independent and keep a positive outlook on life?

Welcome to My Life is an after-school program in Vancouver, offered at selected schools to help Grade 7 girls with their transition to high school.  A variety of activities will take place including games, small group discussions, skits and a community service learning project. The themes explored include healthy relationships, masculinity, media and violence. Through these after-school activities, you can learn to feel more confident and prepare for your transition from elementary to high school.

There are two session per year, and each session runs for seven weeks: October to December and February to April.

Parents of participating girls are invited to an information session where they learn about the program and how to help their daughters deal with the challenges of high school.

Welcome to My Life runs parallel to Boys 4 Real. Both programs are presented by YWCA Vancouver in partnership with the Vancouver School Board and the University of British Columbia's Learning Exchange. Each program is facilitated by two university/college students, a High School Mentor and one mature volunteer known as a Wisdom Champion Mentor. These facilitators will be a great resource for you, answering questions and giving you tips and skills to help build your confidence to succeed in high school.

For more information, contact

Leigh Johnson
Coordinator, Youth Programs
YWCA Vancouver
535 Hornby Street
Vancouver, BC V6C 2E8
tel 604 895 5845
fax 604 684 9171
ljohnson@ywcavan.org