Youth Centre: George McDowell School Lighthouse

Lighthouses is a crime-prevention program managed by Manitoba Children and Youth Opportunities. It is an initiative of Neighbourhoods Alive!
Effective youth programming will include the three "S's":
Structured programming
Effective supervision
Skill-building activities
Prevention research supports that it is important to provide children and youth with positive and supervised activities when school is out and on weekends. Lighthouses were designed to help communities develop and deliver effective programs for children and youth during these critical times. Examples of the programs include recreation, art, music, cultural programming, etc.
Lighthouses support children and youth in high-need neighbourhoods. Staff consults with community members, justice personnel and other stakeholders to decide on the best locations for Lighthouses sites.
Lighthouses uses community facilities like schools and recreation centres for activities identified and organized by local children, youth and community members.
George McDowell Evening McDowell Activity Program
Louis Riel School Division