The Youth Day Program Team consists of a Coordinator/ Teacher, Residential Counsellors, and access to various Clinicians. The Youth Day Program supports youth, in care of the Minister of Community Services, who are residing in Kings Regional Rehab Centres Community Options Youth Programs and are currently not attending public school.

Program Objectives ·        Support students towards staying in and completing school ·        Follow curriculum guidelines outlined by the Nova Scotia Department of Education ·        Providing individualized programs designed to meet the academic, personal and social needs and abilities of each student ·        Reconnect students to school and community ·        Added academics supports and structure ·        Positive learning experiences ·        Reintegrate students into mainstream classrooms at full or modified levels ·        Safe and supportive learning environments ·        Experiential and outdoor education

Program Benefits ·        Small class sizes ·        Instruction based on individual needs and learning style (Individualized Education Plans) ·        Safe environment that supports creativity, independence and self-confidence ·        Youth Workers provide support for social and life skills, anger management and outdoor education ·        Intensive programming on a full, part time or as needed basis to assist youth in personal and academic growth ·        Youth Day Program operates 12 months ·        High level of structure, supervision and safety ·        Communication with local schools ·        Transition planning into mainstream schools ·        Assistive technology supports for learning disabilities/ADD/ADHD