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Program:
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Children's Programs
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Phone Numbers:
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ALT Club/Summer Camp: 905-455-6789 ex 103 * Student and Family Advocates:905-455-6789 ext 125
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Fax:
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905-455-6162
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Address:
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Goodison Building
36 Queen St E, Lower Level
Brampton, ON
L6V 1A2
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Intersection:
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Main St N and Queen St E
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Location:
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Brampton (Downtown)
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Accessibility Notes:
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Use rear entrance
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Hours:
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Administration: Mon-Fri 9am-4:30pm
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Executives:
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Shane Joseph - Chief Executive Officer
905-455-6789 ext 123 * chiefexecutiveofficer@rootscs.org
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Service Description:
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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
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Fees:
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No fees for most programs * $30 registration fee for Homework Club
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Application:
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Children and youth
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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French interpretation available upon request
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Area Served:
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Halton Region and Peel Region
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Last Updated:
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8/21/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=155285
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