Alternative Education Programs

The Alternative Education Programs offer a unique learning environment where staff,
teachers and students work together to create an enjoyable and productive atmosphere.
It is a place to earn credits, ease some pressures and make some positive changes.

LEAP - Learning & Education Alternative Program

Opportunity to earn credits toward a high school diploma. All students receive an educational evaluation. Continuous intake (including summer school).

Non-semestered. Self-Directed Learning materials. School hours: Mon- Fri, 8:30 am-12 pm or 12:30-4 pm

This program is funded in partnership with The Halton District School Board
and Supported by The Halton Catholic District School Board.

TEAM - Teen Education and Motherhood

Opportunity for pregnant teens or young mothers to earn credits toward a high school diploma. Child care is available for both infants and preschoolers. (Funded by The Region of Halton). Continuous intake (space permitting).

TEAM runs for the school year, starting in September and finishing in June. Self-Directed Learning materials. School hours = Monday to Friday, 12:30 - 4:00 p.m. Located at Burlington Family YMCA at (905)632-5000.

This program is funded in partnership with The Halton District School Board.

For more information about the Alternative Education Programs
or any of our programs, please send us an e-mail message at:

y-jobcon@worldchat.com

Or contact us directly at:

760 Brant Street, Suite 405 (Second Floor) Burlington, Ontario L7R 4B8
Tel: (905)681-1140 Fax: (905)681-8366

For complete information on membership, facilities, programs and
services please contact the centre in your area:

Burlington Burlington Family YMCA, 500 Drury Ln., Burlington, On L7R 2X2 Telephone - (905) 632-5000 Fax - (905) 333-1767

Hamilton Hamilton Family YMCA, 79 James St. S., Hamilton, On L8P 2Z1 Telephone - (905) 317-4904 Fax - (905) 529-6682

Established in Hamilton in 1856. Serving over 32,000 people in the Hamilton/Burlington community! The first YMCA in Canada to provide physical activity programs as a means of developing individuals in spirit, mind and body in 1866.