Community Recreational and Social Activities
MRTY has a history of providing an active and rewarding social and recreational program. Recreational activities are an important part of a child’s mental and physical well-being. Activities available include the following: * Swimming year around (minimum of once/week) * Soccer, ball hockey and skating on a seasonal basis (minimum of once/week) *
Other physical activities and/or exercise programs tailored to suit individual needs MRTY has traditionally organized many regular outings and activities, such as, visits to Wonderland, Twin Valley Zoo, Toronto Zoo, Wet and Wild Park, Science Centre and local parks. In addition to these, over the past five years March break trips to the Caribbean have been offered to youth and young adults who wish to partake. Summer vacation trips out of the province have taken place in the past although these are not on an annual basis.
Education and Day Program
For adults who would like to pursue education, Mattias Residence for Youth s has been successful in securing placements at a variety of vocational schools and community colleges, including. Mohawk, Humber, George Brown, Adult Learning Centre and Body Pro Beauty and Aesthetics Academy. Regular and on-going contact is maintained with the institution to ensure continued progress and advancement. To address the need of adults who are not able to pursue an education or seek employment, consideration is given to enrolment in the Moving Forward Day Program. Moving Forward Day Program is open to the public and provides adult care services from Monday to Friday. This Program promotes and supports an environment that allows the integration and participation of individuals within their community. Adults participate in a variety of structured activities on a daily basis from volunteer work, attending the YMCA, working on specific life skills, gardening, performing community concerts, shopping for and preparing luncheons, weekly therapy dog sessions, nature walks, movie outings, and other planned activities.
Cultural Competency
In administering our programs and services, Mattias Residence for Youth s respects and responds to all cultures, races, ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, faiths, and religions and protects and maintains the dignity of each individual.
The adults in our homes come from various racial, social and ethnic backgrounds and sexual orientation and our goal and focus is to promote an inclusive and culturally sensitive setting. In carrying out their day-to-day tasks, staff are always mindful of the cultural, religious and social needs, from preparing traditional and cultural foods to organizing participation in cultural events and following religious and social customs and norms.