1. THE JUMP HUMBER YOUTH THEATRE PROJECT
A Creative Opportunity for Teens

2. Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Humber Institute for Technology and Advanced Learning
Brief intro of Humber
Located in Toronto
3 campuses, etc.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

3. More than 22,000 fulltime students
Humber Institute for Technology and Advanced Learning
More than 22,000 fulltime students
56,000 continuing education registrants
150 fulltime programs
Degrees, diplomas, certificates, apprenticeship
More than 22,000 fulltime students
56,000 continuing education registrants
150 fulltime programs
Degrees, diplomas, certificates, apprenticeship

4. Humber Institute for Technology and Advanced Learning
Mission:
“develop broadly educated, highly skilled adaptable citizens who significantly contribute to…their communities – supporting people in our communities is important to achieving this”
Mission:
“develop broadly educated, highly skilled adaptable citizens who significantly contribute to…their communities – supporting people in our communities is important to achieving this”

5. AGENDA Introductions Project Mission History Current Status Activity
The Impact
Video
The Future

6. Project Mission
Community Outreach at Humber
Development of creativity in youth with a creative spark but little means to explore it
Enhancement of social skills and self esteem
Encouragement of ability to voice issues
Collaboration between Academic Schools

7. Mission Relationships
Humber
Families
Community Agencies
Intersection at The Jump

8. Faculty of SCAPA and SSCS Humber President
Internal Partners
Faculty of SCAPA and SSCS
Humber President
Students
Graduates
Order of involvement
Media Relations
School of Media Studies

9. Internal Partners Community Outreach President Faculty SCAPA Faculty
SSCS
Grads
Students
Faculty SCAPA
Synergy between those involved – continuous impact – campers will ultimately become a part of that synergy – part of the creative process

10. Participants
Dip in 2008 result of less participation from the northern region – refocused our efforts on the immediate Lakeshore community

11. Participants
Ages 12-14
Gender – increase in males from 16-28%
Returning campers 33%-50%

12. History: Community Relationships
Draw the attention of the community to this program and make referrals for specific youth
Strong support from the local branch of child protection services

13. Training opportunities for staff Involvement with families
Enhancements
Three weeks long
Confirmation package
Training opportunities for staff
Involvement with families
Policies and procedures manual

14. Participant advisor and evaluation component Strong team
Enhancements
Participant advisor and evaluation component
Strong team
“I found staff to be positive and knowledgeable, hearing my concerns /information in a confidential and professional manner”

15. Literacy Through Drama
Began in 2010 and delivered during the fall and winter ( 4 completed)
A workshop format with community partners at their sites – 1 1/2 to 2 hour workshops over 3 to 6 weeks
6-12 participants per program, 8-11 and years
Develops literacy /an enhanced love of language and reading through word play, dramatic readings and writing
Reinforces Social skills of listening and communicating

16. Previous participants who were “aging out” can continue to participate
Leadership Program
Added summer 2010
Youth years of age
5 in inaugural year
Previous participants who were “aging out” can continue to participate
Proposed by one of the theatre counsellors, developed by the Child and Youth Workers

17. Leadership Program
Open to community youth of this age who have not been previous participants
Develops skills in conflict resolution, teamwork, communication and leadership

18. Leadership Program
“ a brilliant step , a positive first foray for older youth into work experience, good training and leadership opportunities”

19. Humber is a rich community with many diverse skill sets
What Did We Learn?
Humber is a rich community with many diverse skill sets
If you step outside your “silo” you have an opportunity to enjoy that diversity

20. There are challenges in building trust with our external community
What Did We Learn?
Sharing of expertise and resources is crucial to strengthening our internal community
There are challenges in building trust with our external community

21. Once built, there is an enormous opportunity to have an impact
What Did We Learn?
Once built, there is an enormous opportunity to have an impact

22. Feedback from Participants
I learned how to sing dance and act

23. I learned how to be less shy and more outgoing

24. I learned what happens behind the scenes with planning and production

25. Everyone worked as a team – I learned more teamwork
I learned to always tell people exactly what I want
I learned fairness
I learned to be more confident
“This year was truly energetic focused and fun evident in the quality of the production” (parent)

26. I learned to always tell people exactly what I want

27. More focus on postsecondary education as an avenue to goals
The Future
Website underway
Grant application
More focus on postsecondary education as an avenue to goals
Banner “Humber in your neighbourhood”

28. THANK YOU - THE JUMP