AFTER SCHOOL CONNECTION
2012 Spring Term (February to May 2012)

After School ConnectionThe RCD, in partnership with SDC Blue Ribbon Foundation, offered a brand new after school activity for children with special needs – AFTER SCHOOL CONNECTION, in September 2011 and received tremendous response. We continue to offer the project with expansion in 2012; now there are two groups for secondary students and elementary students respectively on Wednesday and Thursday.

Purpose: To provide affordable and educational after school activities for children with disabilities, focusing on music, drama and movement in addition to games, team work and socialization.

Objectives: To foster creativity, confidence, self-expression, spontaneity and awareness in participants.

Participants: Children with special needs ages 9 to 15 years old

Fee: $80 for the entire term (12 sessions); subsidies are available for families which are low income

Venue: RCD (100-5671 No. 3 Road, Richmond)

Registration: Submit registration form in its entirety before deadline, new applicants need to attend an interview. Space is limited, register early!

2012 Spring Term Schedule

Class A (Secondary School students age 12-15 or as ability appropriate)
February 15 – May 16
Wednesday  3:45 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Class B (Elementary School students age 9-12 or as ability appropriate)
February 16 – May 17
Thursday  3:45 p.m. to 5 p.m.
No session during Spring Break (March 12 to 23, 2012)

Click here to view whole term class schedule.

For new registrants: Interviews will be conducted on February 2 or February 9 at after school hours (will notify parents individually)

Click here to download Registration Form for new participant.

Returning participants: do not need to fill out the registration form again, contact RCD if you wish to continue joining the activity at your earliest convenience.

Click here to view the After School Connection Brochure.
Click here to view the After School Connection Poster.

For enquires, call Tom at 604-232-2404 or email: tom@rcdrichmond.org

 

Fee Subsidy for Low Income Family

Step 1:
Eligibility criteria – Household Income is less than $28,000 per person or $32,000 per couple (Current Income Tax Assessment Notice must be submitted with application)

Step 2:
Complete Subsidy Application Letter and return to RCD, subject to registration deadline as well as space availability

Step 3:
RCD will inform parent of the decision in a timely fashion

Click here to download the Subsidy Application Letter.

 

To Learn More about AFTER SCHOOL CONNECTION

WHO ARE INVOLVED?

 

WHAT IS MUSIC THERAPY?

WHAT TO EXPECT FOR THE ACTIVITIES?

WHAT IS “FUN DAY”?