We Are Kids (WAK) Youth Program

Located in Smiths Falls, WAK Youth Program is a FREE drop-in program for youth aged 11 to 18. Youth are welcome to participate in programmed activities, or simply spend time relaxing and socializing. A filling meal is offered during the programming hours as well as a monthly cooking workshop. The space boasts an art room stocked with materials for creative activities, a games room including a pool table and and air hockey, a television complete with a game console, and a cozy living room full of fun board games. The program is overseen and facilitated by four responsible and conscientious Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County staff members.

WAK is a safe space that promotes kindness, respect, and inclusivity.

Follow us to find our monthly calendar of activities: WAK Youth Program | Facebook


Contact us:

25 Main St W, Smiths Falls, ON
613 283 0570
lee.williams@bigbrothersbigsister.ca

 

This program is possible thanks to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County and participating community sponsors. These agencies have come together to ensure that youth have access to free, safe, and engaging services within the town.

 

We Are Kids (WAK) Youth After School Program

To sign up for virtual and in person programming

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    We realize that this information can be of a sensitive nature and it will be treated with confidence and respect.
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    From time to time, photo's of youth are taken during program hours and shared on our social media pages. Additionally, their are times when group photos of youth and staff/volunteers are used to help us in our recruitment of volunteers. This includes use in community newspapers, photo albums, bulletin boards or being displayed in the office. This could include other promotional purposes such as for a slide or video show, promotional material included in media/information kits, or newsletters. This consent form is required to enable us to use these photos. Please indicate below whether you do or do not give consent. You cooperation is appreciated.
  • WAK (we are kids) Youth Program is a partnership program developed by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County (BBBSLC), Town of Smiths Falls and YAK Youth Services. The program is developed and facilitated by BBBSLC. I hereby give permission for my youth to attend WAK Youth Program. It is my understanding that the intention of this program is to offer my youth the opportunity to participate in group program that is lead by fully screened and trained staff and volunteers. In consideration for this service and other valuable consideration provided to my child by BBBSLC, I release the agency of all responsibilities and liabilities in connection to their services provided in good faith, to myself or my youth. I permit the agency to release any relevant information, including my personal information, to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada and their insurers, as may be appropriate in connection with any legal proceeding, inquiry or risk thereof. I understand that the collection of personal information about me or my youth will be held in strict confidence and is to be used solely for the purposes of administering the program. I further agree that information about my child may be shared, at the discretion of BBBSLC, with the group facilitator so that my child’s needs may be best met. I understand that this application is the property of BBBSLC.
  • I hereby give permission for my youth to participate in the WAK Youth Program by BBBSLC. By typing my name and submitting this form I acknowledge that I am aware of and understand the risks, dangers and hazards associated with the above service and agree such service is suitable for my Youth.
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