The SVYC Epic Program is funded by the Ministry for Children and Family Development and complimented with teaching staff and resources from the Vancouver School Board. This program offers a wide array of services designed to build on youth’s existing strengths and provide further opportunities in areas that may include:

• Academic support
• Life skills
• Literacy
• Vocational skill development
• Fitness and self-care 
• Recreation
• Volunteer and community involvement
• Computer skill development

PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

Youth that attend the SVYC Epic Program have a variety of options for service dependent on their needs.  Programming is offered in the following streams:

1. Full Day component – youth working on grades 8 through 10 can attend a full time component designed to assist those students who would benefit from extra support in a small group setting to obtain academic credits and develop strength in alternative developmental topics. 

2. Evening component – youth working on grades 8 through 10 can attend an evening component designed to assist those students who need to attend on a part-time basis and would benefit from extra support in a small group setting to obtain academic credits and develop strength in alternative developmental topics. 

3. Part-time component – youth who are unable to attend a full time day program with a strong focus on academics can attend a morning part-time component designed to meet the specific needs of students who would benefit from a combination of academic study and intensive life skill development.

1. WHAT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE?

The SVYC Epic Program offers learning options for youth that includes academic programming in Mathematics, English, Science, Social Studies, Art, Physical Education, and Health & Career Education that is supplemented with a variety of social, recreational, and life skills opportunities.

2. WHO CAN ACCESS THESE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES?

The SVYC Epic Program serves youth aged 12 to 18 years who have no other school options. All referrals are directed to a screening committee co-chaired by Vancouver School Board and the Ministry for Children and Family Development.  Youth must have an MCFD Social Worker or Probation Officer to receive a referral to the program.

3. WHEN ARE SERVICES AVAILABLE?

To fit the varying needs of students, the SVYC Epic Program offers a range of component schedule opportunities that can be discussed with program representatives when determining how the youth’s needs may be best served.

4. WHERE ARE SERVICES DELIVERED?

The SVYC Epic Program operates out of two of the SVYC sites located at 4920 & 4866 Fraser Street in Vancouver, British Columbia.