Beyond 3:30 Note from a student Beyond 3:30 is a unique Model Schools for Inner Cities initiative that provides programming for middle school children between the hours of 3:30-8:00 pm in one of the places they trust the most, their local school. This is a community partnership where the Toronto Foundation for Student Success, the Toronto District School Board and the Toronto Community Foundation come together with existing local organizations to support our inner city "at risk" communities. The initiative’s strong focus on healthy lifestyles includes a large physical activity component as well as food preparation training and nutrition studies. Programs such as the Junior Chefs Club will introduce youth to healthy food choices and the ability to cook which will have immense impact on their lives, not just in the present but also in the future. Other programs will engage them in physical activity that will not only help them to stay healthy but also channel aggressive behaviours into positive actions. Through the fun, experiential activities offered by the Beyond 3:30 initiative, youth will have opportunities to develop social skills and increase self-esteem. This innovative initiative also offers students many volunteer opportunities that allow them to develop new skills and abilities and also enable them to contribute to their communities. Beyond 3:30 is community working at its very best.


Beyond 3:30 is In the News

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The Blue Jays Care about beyond 3:30!

On Saturday, September 17th the Jays Care Foundation hosted a group of beyond 3:30 participants and their parents to a spectacular afternoon at the Rogers Centre, in the Jays Care Community Clubhouse. Box seats, refreshments, a live shot on the videoboard and a visit from Ace, the team mascot, helped make the day one to remember. Toronto Blue Jays, through the Jays Care Foundation supports beyond 3:30 with funding for improvements to our sports program. Most excitingly, they have funded a baseball tournament between all 13 sites scheduled for spring 2012! Thanks Blue Jays – for all your support and a great day at the ballgame!


Cooking up success for kids

Students gain life skills, confidence as part of middle-school program organized by the Toronto Foundation for Student Success and funded through the Toronto Community Foundation. Read full article


rogersRogers believes that every child can have a brilliant future, and that making the most of educational opportunities is their best hope of getting there. Click here to learn about Rogers Youth Fund launching November 1st and their support of beyond 3:30.
 
 
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