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Program: Children's Programs
Organizations: Roots Community Services
Phone Numbers: ALT Club/Summer Camp: 905-455-6789 ex 103 * Student and Family Advocates:905-455-6789 ext 125
Fax: 905-455-6162
Email: intake@rootscs.org
Website: rootscs.org/childrens-program
Address: Goodison Building
36 Queen St E, Lower Level
Brampton, ON
L6V 1A2
Intersection: Main St N and Queen St E
Location: Brampton (Downtown)
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Accessibility Notes: Use rear entrance
Hours: Administration: Mon-Fri 9am-4:30pm
Executives: Shane Joseph - Chief Executive Officer
905-455-6789 ext 123 * chiefexecutiveofficer@rootscs.org
Service Description: Provide academic, cultural and social education to help children and youth succeed in school and in life

Programs
  • Arts, Literature and Tutoring (ALT) Club-for children ages 6-14 years * helps children complete their homework, obtain assistance with difficult subjects and build social skills and self confidence * offers individual tutoring in subjects children struggle in school
  • Summer Camp-day camp for children ages 6-16 years from low income families * 8week program * encourages youth to develop their personal skills, build self-confidence through recreational and leisure activities
  • Student and Family Advocates-supports Black students and their families a they navigate the education system * promotes responsive education systems, positive student outcomes and increased student belonging * students ages 6-18 years * provides culturally responsive support * develop and offer wrap-around service to students identified to be at risk of not completing high school and those involved with child welfare and the justice system * provides support to schools
Fees: No fees for most programs * $30 registration fee for Homework Club
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Children and youth
Languages: English
Area(s) Served: Halton Region and Peel Region

About Us

A charitable multiservice organization that provides culturally-enriching services, programs and support that enhance the lives of families and individuals throughout the Region of Peel's Black and Caribbean communities


This information was last completely updated on: 8-21-2025


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