Youth Groups:
 
Youth Leadership:
Program Description: The Youth Leadership program is designed to engage and empower newcomer youth, ages 13-24, by matching them with resident Canadian peers. During the 5 month program, the group meets on a weekly basis. The objective of the program is to familiarize newcomers with history – both Canadian and that off the Windsor and Essex Region, help them develop leadership skills, and through building friendships help them integrate comfortably into the community. In addition, youth receive community hours for participation.
Eligibility: For Resident Newcomers and Canadian Citizens.
Location & Time: MCC EE Office; Tuesdays; 4pm – 5:30pm.
Contact: Nazia Huda at nhuda@themcc.com
 
Circle of Friends:
Program Description: Circle of Friends is a social and educational program designed for youth. The program aims to create an environment where youth can build friendships, learn about different cultures, participate in many fun activities and field trips and volunteer in the community. In addition, youth receive community hours for participation.
Eligibility: For Resident Newcomers and Canadian Citizens.
Location & Time: MCC EE Office; Thursdays; 4pm – 5:30pm.
Contact: Rosanna Howard at rhoward@themcc.com
 
Homework Club:
Program Description: This group is designed to assist newcomer youth between the ages of 13 to 24 years old with their homework. In addition to availability of resources such as computers, books, etc., youth also have access to volunteers who are able to assist them with their homework
Eligibility: For Resident Newcomers and Canadian Citizens.
Location & Time: MCC EE Office; Monday to Thursday; 3pm – 4pm.
Contact: Rosanna Howard at rhoward@themcc.com
 
Student Ambassador Club (SAC in schools):
Program Description: SAC in schools, is designed to assist children and youth with their integration into the Canadian school system. The purpose of this program is to benefit students, and to foster deeper cultural understanding and leadership skills. Multiculturalism, friendship, tolerance, understanding, self-confidence, and leadership are the cornerstones of the SAC program.
Eligibility: For Resident Newcomers and Canadian Citizen children.
Location & Time: Please refer to Monthly Calendar for location and timings.
Contact: Nazia Huda at nhuda@themcc.com or Rosanna Howard at rhoward@themcc.com
 

Interact Club:
Program Description: The Interact Club is a service club for young people ages 12 to 18, in partnership with Rotary International. Interact Clubs are self-governing and self-supporting. Each year, Interact clubs complete at least two community service projects, one of which furthers international understanding and goodwill. Through these efforts, Interactor’s develop a network of friendships with local and overseas clubs and learn the importance of: developing leadership skills and personal integrity, demonstrating helpfulness and respect for others, understanding the value of individual responsibility and hard work and advancing international understanding and goodwill. In addition, youth receive their community hours for participation.
Eligibility: For Resident Newcomers and Canadian Citizens.
Location & Time: Please refer to Monthly Calendar for location and timings.
Contact: Nazia Huda at nhuda@themcc.com
 
Other Groups:
 
Men’s Group:
Program Description: Social group for men and their children.
Eligibility: For Resident Newcomers and Canadian Citizen men only; over 18 years of age and their children.
Location & Time: MCC EE Office; Fridays, 4pm – 6pm.
Contact: Nazia Huda at nhuda@themcc.com
 
Women’s Group:
Program Description: Social group for women and their children.
Eligibility: For Resident Newcomers and Canadian Citizen women only; over 18 years of age and their children.
Location & Time: MCC EE Office; Fridays; 3:30pm – 5pm
Contact: Nazia Huda at nhuda@themcc.com
 
Senior’s Group:
Program Description: Social group and computer classes for Seniors.
Eligibility: For Resident Newcomers and Canadian Citizens.
Location & Time: MCC EE Office; Mondays; 2:30pm – 4pm
Contact: Rosanna Howard at rhoward@themcc.com