Programs & Supports
What it offers
Numeracy and Literacy Enrichment (NALE)
Free after-school and weekend tutoring for Grades 1–12, October to June. It includes homework help and curriculum-based lessons in math and literacy.
Spirit of Math Skills and Drills
Spirit of Math's skills-and-drills program runs in every NALE classroom to build speed and accuracy in core math operations.
Spirit of Math Scholarships
Full scholarships remove the cost barrier so Black and equity-deserving students can join Spirit of Math's rigorous year-long math program.
Inspire Academy
Ministry-accredited Grade 9 De-Streamed Mathematics (MTHW1) and Grade 10 Academic Mathematics (MPM2D), taught by OCT-certified teachers.
Summer Institute
A free 7-week program for Grades 3–8 that blends math, literacy, STEAM and mentorship to prevent summer learning loss. It has a mainstream stream and a high-performance stream.
March Break Camp
A one-week camp for ages 6–14 that combines structured learning, STEAM, athletics, arts and field trips.
Robotics
A year-long coding and robotics program for Grades 4–8, run with FIRST Robotics Canada and the Toronto Police Service's Project Engage416.
Hire Learning – Education to Employment
Experiential learning and career exposure in high-demand sectors like nuclear energy, mining, technology, AI and the skilled trades.
Employment & TrainingPro-Social Curriculum
YAAACE's own curriculum, used across its programs to build teamwork, conflict resolution, leadership and healthy relationships.
Eye Care
Free vision screenings, full eye exams and eyeglasses through our partnership with the University of Waterloo School of Optometry and Vision Science.
Athletics, Health and Physical Literacy
Sport and wellness programs, with the NBA and Ontario Basketball Association, that keep students active and connected to new opportunities.
Athletics & Wellness
Our Goal
The change we are working towards
We are working to close the achievement and opportunity gap so every student performs at or above the provincial standard and has a clear path to post-secondary education and meaningful careers. We want to see students who are confident learners, families who are supported, and a community where you live never limits how far you can go.
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