Childrens Programming Research and Development - Phase 1
Project scope
Categories
Community engagement Social work Creative writing Social sciencesSkills
researchThe main goal of this project will be tackling the challenge of developing exciting, impactful, and healthy activities and programs for kids aged 5-12. The outcome of this project will be assisting in the development and facilitating of engaging kids programs for underserved and marginalized populations.
Tasks involved in this project could include:
- Research of effective programming activities for Canadian kids
- Testing of programs with relevant populations
- Review of existing organizational program library
- Consultation with program staff to evaluate current programming methods
Students will work closely with the Program Manager and other Program Staff. Students will also have access to all tools, technology, and data needed to complete this project.
About the company
Kids On Track is a community-building organization that provides hope, direction, and ongoing support for children, youth, and their parents.
Educational, social, spiritual, and recreational elements are combined to deliver well-rounded programs. We cultivate relationships, encouraging participants in faith, character and leadership development, social skills, and a healthy lifestyle. We strive to support families experiencing limited opportunities due to various socioeconomic challenges.
Since 1992, we have expanded our programs to respond to changing needs in the community and new opportunities to help at-risk kids and their families. We currently have more than 1,000 participants actively engaged in our programs. Our volunteer base has grown to a team of more than 314 volunteers who collectively contributed 4,469 service hours in our last fiscal year (Sept. 1, 2018 – Aug. 31, 2019).