Words From Participants

"TREES do lots of nice things for students"

T.R.E.E.S.

Teen Recreation and Educational Enhancement Services

TREES is an alternate School in the Surrey School District that combines academic programming and recreation activities with individual, group and family counselling services.

Program Features

  • Team consists of two District Teachers, two Youth Counsellors, and a Program Supervisor
  • Pre-testing
  • Specialized individual programs
  • Full academic or modified assignments
  • Regular report cards
  • Post-testing
  • Physical education
  • Art and other electives
  • Indoor/outdoor clubs
  • Counselling
  • Weekly home/school reports

Goal Meetings / CAPPS (Guidance)

Each student in the school is encouraged to be involved in defining immediate and long term goals.  Once a week, the staff and students meet to discuss the details of how each individual can meet his/her long term goals.  Peer group work is used with the students in clarifying values and encouraging active decision making.  Topics addressed during the year may include self-esteem, assertiveness, problem solving strategies, sex education, life skills, and job readiness.

Breakfast, Snacks and Lunch

Our doors open at 8:15 am for students interested in the BREAKFAST CLUB, where good assortment of cereal, toast, fruits, juices, milk or hot chocolate are available.  Nutritional snacks are provided mid-morning and a full lunch is offered on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Fridays.

Who is Eligible?

  • Youth ages 13 to 15
  • Live within the Surrey School District Boundaries
  • Are unable to attend other School District Programs
  • Are available to safely participate in a group setting

Fees For Service

There are no fees for this program

Access

Referrals are made through the Ministry of Children and Family Development

Location

Surrey Youth Resource Centre (Newton)
#114 - 13479 76 Ave
Surrey, BC V3W 2W3


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Contact Information for TREES

Murray Grant - Program Supervisor
Phone: (604) 592-6207
Fax: (604) 598-8443
Email:
mgrant@pcrs.ca

Program Funding

Ministry of Children and Family Development

Surrey School District #36

 

 


 
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