Youth Services
Canadian Tire Jumpstart Foundation
Associated with Big Brothers, Big Sisters, PCU Centre, Portage Friendship Centre, Recreational Opportunities for Children, Sport, MB
Phone: 204-325-1550
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Portage 204-857-4397
Portage Friendship Centre 204-239-6333
Recreational Opportunities for Children 204-239-6333
Sport MB [email protected]
Child and Family Services of Central Manitoba Foundation - Chance 2 Grow, Chance 2 Camp, Chance 2 Play, Chance 2 Learn.
Address: 25 - 3rd Street South East, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 1N1
Phone: 204-857-8751
Fax: 204-239-1413
Toll Free: 1-888-339-3576
Website: http://cfsofcentralmb.mb.ca/
http://cfscmfoundation.com/
Email: Foundation Administrator (Portage)- Nancy Funk: [email protected]
Email: Email contact form on their main website under 'Contact Us'.
Services: Chance 2 Grow funds a wide variety of recreational and educational opportunities for children. Activities eligible for funding include: music/instrument lessons, music or art or drama day camps, art classes and supplies, hockey (Southern Manitoba), Girl Guides/Boy Scouts, swimming lessons, figure skating lessons, soccer, gymnastics, baseball, ringette, theatre classes, martial arts, dance classes (other activities will be considered upon application).
Chance 2 Camp funds allow CFSCMF to award a max. of $400.00 per child so children who, because of economic circumstances in their families, would not otherwise have the opportunity for a summer camp experience.
Chance 2 Play, funded by NHL player Arron Asham's annual Charity Golf Tournament, raises money that goes towards awarding children registration, equipment or transportation for that season's hockey program for children who, because of economic circumstances in their families, would not otherwise be able to participate.
Chance 2 Learn, provides financial assistance to former and current youth in care of Child & Family with various post-secondary education expenses.
Eligibility: Chance 2 Grow Eligibility: Children and youth from 5-17 years old who reside in the Central Region of MB and who meet the qualification of financial need (based on household size and total family income).
Chance 2 Camp Eligibility: Children and youth from 6-17 years of age who reside in the Central Region of MB and who meet the qualification of financial need (based on household size and total family income).
Chance 2 Play Eligibility: Children and youth up to 18 years of age from the central plains minor hockey who meet the qualification of financial need (total family household size paired with max. allowed total family income - can be found online).
Chance 2 Learn Eligibility: Verification of registration or acceptance at an accredited educational institution, school, technical college or university; scholastic performance; letters of reference (one from a former teacher); a written response to the question "Why should I be considered for this award?". Parental Contribution information for Chance 2 Grow depends on registration,equipment and supplies total and is available through their offices or on the application.
Cost: Chance 2 Camp and Chance 2 Play: Parental Contribution: 1st child: $20.00, every child after that: $15.00. with a max. parental contribution of $50.00.
How to Access: For more information on these programs contact the Child and Family Services of Central Manitoba Foundation or visit their website or location for more information. Applications for the programs are available at their offices or online.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Portage la Prairie
Address: 15 Tupper St. S., Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 1W7
Phone: 204-857-4397
Fax: 204-857-4397
Website: https://portage.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/
Email: [email protected]
Services: Go Girls, Healthy Bodies, and Healthy Minds. Healthy Bodies - fun physical activities, balanced eating with snacks and discussions around balanced eating. Healthy Minds - through activities such as learning communication skills, decision making, what friends are, etc. Small group program with 1 volunteer and max. 4 girls. Runs for 8 weeks.
Eligibility: Girls 12-14 years of age.
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Contact Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00-4:00
Portage Teen Clinic
Address: 65 3rd Street South West, Portage la Prairie, MB
Phone: 204-857-6843 extension 11609; Cell: 204-870-0689
Website: http://www.plpsd.mb.ca/pci/programs/programs_student_services/teen_clinic
Services: To access confidential health services you may see: a nurse practitioner, public health nurse, dietitian, mental health, or AFM counselor. We offer a full range of primary health care services including: complete physicals, treatment of minor acute injuries/illness, in clinic testing, reproductive health, nutrition counseling, STI concerns and testing/treatment, help with depression/anxiety, information about alcohol or drug use, referrals to other health professionals/specialists. Eligibility: Ages 12-21
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone or go to their location for more information.
Hours: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, Tuesday - Friday
Recreation Opportunities for Children (R.O.K. Inc.)
Mailing Address: Box 1321 Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3L5
Phone: 204-870-2015
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.rokcentralinc.com/home.html
Services: Provides outreach and meaningful recreation experiences to children and youth who would otherwise not be able to benefit from participating in recreation or leisure opportunities. Services provided to youth and families receiving income assistance. Creative, self-esteem building, meeting new people, health & fitness education, reduce instances of depression, suicide and substance abuse.
Eligibility: Children and youth in the Central region area who would otherwise not be able to participate in recreation or leisure opportunities. Services provided are currently offered to children and youth whose families are receiving income assistance. Families are referred through local agencies, and schools.
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone, visit their webpage, or email the Recreation Support Worker, Lynne Parker, for more information on programs and activities.
Hours: N/A
Portage Friendship Centre - Eagles Fire Youth Centre - Lighthouse Project, Sports and recreation activities, Personal Development & Life Skills, Youth Leadership, Cultural Activities, Social and Health Programs, Social Activities, Community Involvement
Address: 350 Saskatchewan Avenue, Portage la Prairie, MB
Portage Friendship Centre, 20 - 3rd Street North East, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba R1N 1N4
Phone: 204-856-2192
PFC Phone: 204-239-6333
Fax: 204-856-2470
Website: http://www.ptgfc.org/Programs.html
Email: [email protected]
Services: Programs structured to improve and enhance the quality of life for all youth in the city of Portage la Prairie and surrounding areas.
Lighthouses Project - community based crime-prevention program offered throughout the year in conjunction with the Guys & Girls Club.
Sports and recreation activities - organized league sports and 'gym nights'; drop-in centre: ping-pong, board & card games and cultural activities; seasonal activities - summer recreation program (camping, hiking and swimming).
Personal Development & Life Skills - youth employment officer with career/employment assistance, job hunts, contacts, training retention skills. Computer access provides skills and tools to prepare employment documents and use of internet as a job/education tool.
Youth Leadership - leadership training and experience is 'built-in' to the program, workshops, local elders involved in leadership initiative *cultural and spiritual guidance*.
Cultural Activities
Social and Health Programs
Social Activities
Community Involvement
Eligibility: Ages 12-24 for the Cultural Connections for Aboriginal Youth Program. Those interested in getting involved with the CCAY program, please fill out the CCAY Youth Registration Booklet located under the Eagles Fire Youth Centre section on the PFC website. Lighthouses Project (crime-prevention program) is ages 10-24. For more information on age requirements for programs and activities please contact the Eagles Fire Youth Centre or the Portage Friendship Centre. Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone, email the CCAY Coordinator or visit their website for more information on the programs and activities offered.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-8:00 pm, Saturday, 12:00 pm-8:00 pm, Sunday, Closed.
Portage la Prairie School Division - Student Services
Address: 535 - 3rd Street North West, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba R1N 2C4
Phone: 204-857-8756
Fax: 204-239-5998
Website: http://www.plpsd.mb.ca/programs-and-services/departments
Email: Director of Student Services: Rochelle Rands: [email protected]
Services: Student Services Department provides specialized clinical services to students throughout the Division as well as generalized supports to administrators, teachers, educational assistants and parents. Supports include: assisting school teams with programming and planning, identifying speech and language difficulties, social/emotional issues, and learning difficulties, providing workshops/consultations/speech programs, working with local agencies and community groups. Specialists include: Strategic Initiative Leaning Coordinator, Psychologist, Speech Language Pathologists, Indigenous Academic Achievement Facilitator English as an Additional Language Consultant, Literacy Coaches, numeracy Coach, Outreach Facilitators, Mental Health Facilitator, Resource Teachers, guidance Counselors, Addiction Foundation of Manitoba Counselor.
Eligibility: Students and families a part of the Portage la Prairie School Division.
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Contact the student's school team or call the Director of Student Services of the Portage la Prairie School Division
Hours: N/A
Royal Canadian Army Cadets, Central Region, #19 Portage
Address: 143 2nd Street North East, Portage la Prairie, MB
Phone: 204-857-5831
Email: [email protected]
Services: For youth ages 12 to 18 interested in learning more about the Canadian Forces. Cadets are encouraged to become active, responsible members of their communities with valuable life and work skills like teamwork, leadersip and citizenship. Focus is on adventure training and army traditions.
Youth for Christ - Campus Life
Address: 60 Tupper Street North, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 1W8
Phone: 204-239-6763
Fax: 204-239-1067
Website: http://www.yfcportage.com/
Email: [email protected]
Services: Youth for Christ visits PCI, Yellowquill and Laverendrye Schools - chance to talk or go for coffee (focused on having staff supply an ear to listen to). Other programs: Junior Youth for grades 7 and 8 at the factory every Tuesday from 4-6pm; Outings and activities, Supper Club - Mondays 3:30-5:00pm.
Eligibility: Grades 4-6, 9-12.
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone, visit their website or their location for more information.
Hours: Campus visits vary; Sports Jam (grades 4-6) varies in scheduling; High School - Lunch Drop-In - Monday, Tuesday, & Friday from 12:15 pm-1:15 pm; Outings and activities vary in scheduling; Supper Club - Monday 3:30 pm-5:00 pm.
Additional Information: Questions? Call Art at 204-239-6763
Youth for Christ - The Door
Youth for Christ - The Door
Address: #7 – 714 Willow Bay, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba
Phone: 204-239-6763
Fax: 204-239-1067
Website: http://www.yfcportage.com/
Email: [email protected]
Services: Connecting point in the community for Youth and Families. Programming specifically designed to bring activity, support and mentorship close to home. Regular programs, Summer programming, after school options (located at 7-714 Willow Bay).
Kids club Monday’s 6:00 - 7:30 students grades 1-4
Girls craft club Wednesday after school 4:00 – 5:30, girls grades 5-6
Coffee house. Any adult 18+ Thursday’s 7-8:30
Eligibility: Children and Families of Portage la Prairie
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone, visit their website, email or visit their location for more information.
Hours: Times will vary depending on programs.
Additional Information: For more information contact the office at 204-239-6763
Youth for Christ - The Factory
Address: 60 Tupper Street North, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba R1N 1W8
Phone: 204-239-6763
Fax: 204-239-1067
Website: http://www.yfcportage.com/
Email: [email protected]
Services: Drop-in program designed for youth ages 13-18. Activities are supervised by staff and volunteers in a safe, relational setting (pool tables, fooze ball, video games, activities, snack bar). Wednesday 7:30 – 10:00 pm.
Indoor skate park Tuesday & Wednesday 7:30 – 10:00 pm.
Girls Group: High school girls Wednesday after school (3:45 – 5:00 pm).
Eligibility: Ages 13-18.
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone, visit their website or their location for more information.
Hours: Wednesday: 7:30 pm-10:00 pm, High School Noon Hour Drop-in: Wednesday & Friday: 12:15 pm-1:15 pm.
Additional Information: For more information contact the office at 204-239-6763
Address: 15 Tupper St. S., Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 1W7
Phone: 204-857-4397
Fax: 204-857-4397
Website: https://portage.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/
Email: [email protected]
Services: Go Girls, Healthy Bodies, and Healthy Minds. Healthy Bodies - fun physical activities, balanced eating with snacks and discussions around balanced eating. Healthy Minds - through activities such as learning communication skills, decision making, what friends are, etc. Small group program with 1 volunteer and max. 4 girls. Runs for 8 weeks.
Eligibility: Girls 12-14 years of age.
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Contact Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00-4:00
Portage Teen Clinic
Address: 65 3rd Street South West, Portage la Prairie, MB
Phone: 204-857-6843 extension 11609; Cell: 204-870-0689
Website: http://www.plpsd.mb.ca/pci/programs/programs_student_services/teen_clinic
Services: To access confidential health services you may see: a nurse practitioner, public health nurse, dietitian, mental health, or AFM counselor. We offer a full range of primary health care services including: complete physicals, treatment of minor acute injuries/illness, in clinic testing, reproductive health, nutrition counseling, STI concerns and testing/treatment, help with depression/anxiety, information about alcohol or drug use, referrals to other health professionals/specialists. Eligibility: Ages 12-21
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone or go to their location for more information.
Hours: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, Tuesday - Friday
Recreation Opportunities for Children (R.O.K. Inc.)
Mailing Address: Box 1321 Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3L5
Phone: 204-870-2015
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.rokcentralinc.com/home.html
Services: Provides outreach and meaningful recreation experiences to children and youth who would otherwise not be able to benefit from participating in recreation or leisure opportunities. Services provided to youth and families receiving income assistance. Creative, self-esteem building, meeting new people, health & fitness education, reduce instances of depression, suicide and substance abuse.
Eligibility: Children and youth in the Central region area who would otherwise not be able to participate in recreation or leisure opportunities. Services provided are currently offered to children and youth whose families are receiving income assistance. Families are referred through local agencies, and schools.
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone, visit their webpage, or email the Recreation Support Worker, Lynne Parker, for more information on programs and activities.
Hours: N/A
Portage Friendship Centre - Eagles Fire Youth Centre - Lighthouse Project, Sports and recreation activities, Personal Development & Life Skills, Youth Leadership, Cultural Activities, Social and Health Programs, Social Activities, Community Involvement
Address: 350 Saskatchewan Avenue, Portage la Prairie, MB
Portage Friendship Centre, 20 - 3rd Street North East, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba R1N 1N4
Phone: 204-856-2192
PFC Phone: 204-239-6333
Fax: 204-856-2470
Website: http://www.ptgfc.org/Programs.html
Email: [email protected]
Services: Programs structured to improve and enhance the quality of life for all youth in the city of Portage la Prairie and surrounding areas.
Lighthouses Project - community based crime-prevention program offered throughout the year in conjunction with the Guys & Girls Club.
Sports and recreation activities - organized league sports and 'gym nights'; drop-in centre: ping-pong, board & card games and cultural activities; seasonal activities - summer recreation program (camping, hiking and swimming).
Personal Development & Life Skills - youth employment officer with career/employment assistance, job hunts, contacts, training retention skills. Computer access provides skills and tools to prepare employment documents and use of internet as a job/education tool.
Youth Leadership - leadership training and experience is 'built-in' to the program, workshops, local elders involved in leadership initiative *cultural and spiritual guidance*.
Cultural Activities
Social and Health Programs
Social Activities
Community Involvement
Eligibility: Ages 12-24 for the Cultural Connections for Aboriginal Youth Program. Those interested in getting involved with the CCAY program, please fill out the CCAY Youth Registration Booklet located under the Eagles Fire Youth Centre section on the PFC website. Lighthouses Project (crime-prevention program) is ages 10-24. For more information on age requirements for programs and activities please contact the Eagles Fire Youth Centre or the Portage Friendship Centre. Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone, email the CCAY Coordinator or visit their website for more information on the programs and activities offered.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-8:00 pm, Saturday, 12:00 pm-8:00 pm, Sunday, Closed.
Portage la Prairie School Division - Student Services
Address: 535 - 3rd Street North West, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba R1N 2C4
Phone: 204-857-8756
Fax: 204-239-5998
Website: http://www.plpsd.mb.ca/programs-and-services/departments
Email: Director of Student Services: Rochelle Rands: [email protected]
Services: Student Services Department provides specialized clinical services to students throughout the Division as well as generalized supports to administrators, teachers, educational assistants and parents. Supports include: assisting school teams with programming and planning, identifying speech and language difficulties, social/emotional issues, and learning difficulties, providing workshops/consultations/speech programs, working with local agencies and community groups. Specialists include: Strategic Initiative Leaning Coordinator, Psychologist, Speech Language Pathologists, Indigenous Academic Achievement Facilitator English as an Additional Language Consultant, Literacy Coaches, numeracy Coach, Outreach Facilitators, Mental Health Facilitator, Resource Teachers, guidance Counselors, Addiction Foundation of Manitoba Counselor.
Eligibility: Students and families a part of the Portage la Prairie School Division.
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Contact the student's school team or call the Director of Student Services of the Portage la Prairie School Division
Hours: N/A
Royal Canadian Army Cadets, Central Region, #19 Portage
Address: 143 2nd Street North East, Portage la Prairie, MB
Phone: 204-857-5831
Email: [email protected]
Services: For youth ages 12 to 18 interested in learning more about the Canadian Forces. Cadets are encouraged to become active, responsible members of their communities with valuable life and work skills like teamwork, leadersip and citizenship. Focus is on adventure training and army traditions.
Youth for Christ - Campus Life
Address: 60 Tupper Street North, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 1W8
Phone: 204-239-6763
Fax: 204-239-1067
Website: http://www.yfcportage.com/
Email: [email protected]
Services: Youth for Christ visits PCI, Yellowquill and Laverendrye Schools - chance to talk or go for coffee (focused on having staff supply an ear to listen to). Other programs: Junior Youth for grades 7 and 8 at the factory every Tuesday from 4-6pm; Outings and activities, Supper Club - Mondays 3:30-5:00pm.
Eligibility: Grades 4-6, 9-12.
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone, visit their website or their location for more information.
Hours: Campus visits vary; Sports Jam (grades 4-6) varies in scheduling; High School - Lunch Drop-In - Monday, Tuesday, & Friday from 12:15 pm-1:15 pm; Outings and activities vary in scheduling; Supper Club - Monday 3:30 pm-5:00 pm.
Additional Information: Questions? Call Art at 204-239-6763
Youth for Christ - The Door
Youth for Christ - The Door
Address: #7 – 714 Willow Bay, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba
Phone: 204-239-6763
Fax: 204-239-1067
Website: http://www.yfcportage.com/
Email: [email protected]
Services: Connecting point in the community for Youth and Families. Programming specifically designed to bring activity, support and mentorship close to home. Regular programs, Summer programming, after school options (located at 7-714 Willow Bay).
Kids club Monday’s 6:00 - 7:30 students grades 1-4
Girls craft club Wednesday after school 4:00 – 5:30, girls grades 5-6
Coffee house. Any adult 18+ Thursday’s 7-8:30
Eligibility: Children and Families of Portage la Prairie
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone, visit their website, email or visit their location for more information.
Hours: Times will vary depending on programs.
Additional Information: For more information contact the office at 204-239-6763
Youth for Christ - The Factory
Address: 60 Tupper Street North, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba R1N 1W8
Phone: 204-239-6763
Fax: 204-239-1067
Website: http://www.yfcportage.com/
Email: [email protected]
Services: Drop-in program designed for youth ages 13-18. Activities are supervised by staff and volunteers in a safe, relational setting (pool tables, fooze ball, video games, activities, snack bar). Wednesday 7:30 – 10:00 pm.
Indoor skate park Tuesday & Wednesday 7:30 – 10:00 pm.
Girls Group: High school girls Wednesday after school (3:45 – 5:00 pm).
Eligibility: Ages 13-18.
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone, visit their website or their location for more information.
Hours: Wednesday: 7:30 pm-10:00 pm, High School Noon Hour Drop-in: Wednesday & Friday: 12:15 pm-1:15 pm.
Additional Information: For more information contact the office at 204-239-6763
PCRC Main Line: 204-240-7272
PCRC Email: [email protected]
PCRC Website: http://www.portagecrc.com
PCRC Address: B-56 Royal Road N, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 1V1
PCRC Email: [email protected]
PCRC Website: http://www.portagecrc.com
PCRC Address: B-56 Royal Road N, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 1V1
