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Wever Community Hub

Wave After School Program

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Record #: HAM1347 Last Modified: 03 May 2013 Last Full Update: 07 Jan 2013
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Address & Map
Norman Pinky Lewis Recreation Centre
192 Wentworth St N
Hamilton, ON L8L 5V7
 
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Located In CommunityHamilton Central
Site LocationNorman Pinky Lewis Recreation Centre
Major IntersectionWentworth St N and Barton St E
WardWard 3
Office Phone905-546-3122
E-Mailinfo@weverhub.ca
Websiteweverhub.com
Bus Routes(2) BARTON ; (3) CANNON ; (12) WENTWORTH
Contact Information
Mailing Addressc/o Cathy Wever School 
160 Wentworth St N 
Hamilton, ON L8L 5V7
Primary ContactDanielle Sparks, Wave Coordinator; Email: weverhubsite@gmail.com
Alternate ContactAlex Moroz, Wever Hub Executive; Email: weverhubsite@gmail.com
Description & Services
DescriptionThe Wever Community Hub fosters to improve and develop a healthy community with a primary focus on children, youth and their parents. These programs are available free on a drop-in basis and are aimed at high risk and low income families. 
 
The after school program provides a variety of recreational, social and educational activities in a supportive, structured environment. Activities include swimming, canoeing, basketball, volleyball, tennis, soccer, football, hip-hop dance, jazz dance, computer training, floor hockey, arts and crafts, music and leadership development. There is also homework help, tutoring and literacy workshops. Specialty programs including the Reptile Man, Guitar Lessons, Youth Advisory, Kids in the Kitchen and more. 
 
Program participants receive a new WAVE Passport card every two weeks with each page representing a different activity and country. The goal is to participate in activities and get stickers and stamps as you learn about different cultures and countries.
HoursMon-Fri 2:30 pm-5 pm
DatesProgram operates from October to March
Areas ServedHamilton Central - Inner City
EligibilityAges: 4 year(s) - 14 year(s) 
 
Young children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult/caregiver.
ApplicationOpen to all school children. After school time frame suits the needs of the Wever community and agrees with the school dismissal times.
FeesNone
LanguagesEnglish
Other Details
Service CategoriesAfter School Meal Programs ; Bullying Prevention ; Drop In Centres ~ At Risk Youth ~ Low Income ; Drop In Centres ~ High Risk Infants/Children ~ Low Income ; Drug Abuse Education/Prevention ; Juvenile Delinquency Prevention ; Wellness Programs ~ At Risk Youth ~ Low Income ; Wellness Programs ~ High Risk Infants/Children ~ Low Income ; Youth Enrichment Programs
Alternate Name (Internal use only)Bingo to Better Health ; City of Hamilton
AccessibilityFully Accessible
EstablishedJan 2001