Newcomer Family and Youth Settlement Services
Youth Settlement Workshops
We have scheduled a variety of youth workshops that will cater to the needs and interests of newcomer youth.
Youth iTracks Portfolio
Newcomer youth can participate in our iTracks portfolio resource and activity guide. It's designed to inform youth and keep them positively involved in settlement activities. All registered newcomer youth is qualified to participate and participants are eligible for monthly prizes!
A+ After School Program
School success comes through motivation! Our A+ After School Program promotes excellence in the Academics, Arts, Athletics and Attitude! We provide a safe place for your kids to be active, get homework help, and have fun. Here's what we have to offer:
Homework Help
A computer lab and study areas for your kids to complete their homework. Homework help staff will be available for your kids.
Days: Monday to Friday
Sports
There will be supervised gym time and will include basketball and volleyball coaching. Coaching days are Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Day & Time: Everyday, 3:00P.M. to 4:30P.M.
After School Urban Dance
Join the "I Rock with the One" dance program that sent Canada's Juvenile team to the 2009 World Hip Hop Championships. Dance is fun for all!
Day & Time: Monday to Friday, 4:30P.M. to 5:30P.M.
Gateway Tae Kwon Do
Beginners to Intermediate classes
Day & Time: Tuesdays & Thursdays from 4:30P.M. to 5:30P.M.
FEES
Monthly: $65 per month
Newcomer Rate: $40 per month
Newcomers are free for the first month!
Gateway Sports and Recreation
A healthy lifestyle must include healthy activities. Gateway Centre provides great opportunities to have fun keeping fit!
Urban Dance Classes with "I Rock with the One!"
Join the program that sent competitors to Canada's Hip Hop Championship and the World Hip Hop Championships in 2009.
Day & Time: Mondays, 6:30P.M. to 7:30P.M.
Fee: Adults - $75 for 10 sessions
Youth or Newcomers - $50 for 10 sessions
B-Boy Dance Drop-In
Day & Time: Wednesdays & Thursdays, 6:30P.M. to 9:00P.M.
Fee: $3 per person; $2 for registered newcomers
Gateway Basketball
Fee: $4 for adults, $3 for youth, $2 for registered newcomers
Day & Time:
- Girls Drop-In
Mondays, 6:30P.M. to 8:00P.M.
- Youth Drop-In
Wednesdays & Thursdays, 4:30P.M. to 6:00P.M.
- Open Drop
Wednesdays & Thursdays, 6:30P.M. to 9:00P.M. when house league is not in session
- Men's House League
Spring and Fall. Inquire for details.
Gateway Tae Kwon Do
Advanced classes under Master Bill Jones - 4th Dan Black Belt - Blue Belt and up.
Day & Time: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:00P.M. to 7:00P.M.
Monthly Fee: $50 for adults, $35 for youth/family/newcomers
Gateway Clubs
Make friends, expand your interests, learn new skills and have a great time, too! Try out one of our clubs:
Anime/Manga
Read magazines, watch movies, draw, discuss and enjoy Anime together! All ages. Inquire for details.
Graphics Arts Club
Learn Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, digital photography, drawing, web design, magazine layout, and more! Grade 7 and up. Inquire for details.
Day & Time: Mondays & Wednesdays, 4:30P.M. to 6:30P.M.
Youth Publication
Gateway is developing a youth-driven publication team: journalists, graphic artists, and marketers are wanted!
Chinese Youth Group and Community Events
The Mississauga Mandarin Association Youth Empowerment (MMAYE)
In partnership with Gateway Centre, the MMAYE provides regular youth activities for the Chinese youth. Join us for workshops, Go Game, vocal training, talent shows, sports (basketball, volleyball, badminton, table tennis), karaoke, and more!
Day & Time: The youth group meets every 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month, from 6:30P.M. to 9:00P.M.
Our Canada Events
Family and Youth Celebration events occur monthly at Gateway Centre. Join us for positive fun as we celebrate Canada together!
Faith Forwad Initiatives
The majority of Newcomer families and youth connect with faith communities as a venue towards settlement. Valuable relationships result. Canada is a country that freely celebrates faith diversity. Gateway is taking the initiave to better equip faith groups to outreach and resource youth in their communities.
Gateway Christian Life Centre meets at Gateway on Sundays, at 11:00A.M. Connect with us as we connect with God.
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