WEYBURN – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Weyburn is discontinuing its After School Program at the Spark Centre and say the program won't continue in the fall of 2025.
The aim of the After School program was to provide quality child care and programming based on explorative, active and creative play in order to stimulate children’s ability to grow socially, physically, intellectually and emotionally.
“This pilot After School Program has been a meaningful opportunity to support young people in our community, and we are incredibly proud of the impact it has had,” said Big Brothers Big Sisters Weyburn in a statement on April 8. “Unfortunately, after careful consideration, we have determined that the program is not sustainable long-term and will not continue in the fall of 2025.
“We understand that this may be disappointing news, and we share in that sadness. However, our commitment to young people remains as strong as ever.”
The City of Weyburn said it extends its gratitude to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Weyburn for their dedication to supporting children and youth in Weyburn. The city said it shares in the disappointment that the program won’t continue and they recognize the positive impact it has had on the community.
Since 1981, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Weyburn have been offering life-changing mentoring programs in Weyburn, and say they will continue to provide their In-School Mentoring Program, Community-Based Mentoring, and Group Mentoring Programs to support and empower young people in the community.
-with files by Greg Nikkel
