ALBERTA AFTER SCHOOL SUCCESS The Story of Thorsby
Strong links with community stakeholders such as Healthy Hearts and Ever Active Schools.
Community Program & Event Coordinator hired in June 2013.
The Coordinator partnered with the high school gym teacher to have them promote the after school program to their students with the goal of obtaining student volunteers.
public shinny and skating up to
15 5-10
participants
homework club
Make use of the multitude of spaces for running all types of programs. Such as fitness centre, the library, the bowling alley, the basketball court, squash court and flex spaces.
15 5-10
participants
A healthy snack is provided at all programs to reinforce the importance of nutrition.
participants
active kids club
crafts and story time
participants
5-10 10 teenage girls fitness
cooking club
participants
participants
Thorsby prioritizes evaluation for setting direction for their programs. When the Coordinator began in June 2013, they approached many stakeholders, and used feedback from town council, students, and teachers to determine where to focus program priorities. Going forward, they will be conducting a needs assessment in the Spring of 2014 to further assess the community’s recreation needs, including the after school programs.
The strength of the participants in the teenage girls fitness program improved over time. This project was partially funded through PHAC