Big Horizons After School Program
Who: School-aged children (6–14)
What: Evidence-based after-school mentorship and enrichment programming
When: Weekdays during the school year, including full PD days
Where: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Grande Prairie & Area
đź“Ť 9645 Prairie Road, Grande Prairie
Cost & Food: Free — healthy daily snacks and a nutritious, well-balanced meal are provided on full program days to support growing minds and bodies.
1:1 Community Mentoring Program
Big Brother Program
Mentee Age: 6-16 years old
Time Commitment: 4 hours per month for 1-2 years
Availability: Grande Prairie
The Big Brother mentoring program provides young males with a positive, adult role model to talk to and share the experiences of growing up with. Through regular outings, a relationship is developed between the mentor and the mentee, which is built on trust and common interests and is supported by our experienced case workers. The result is a life-changing experience for both the mentor and the mentee.
Big Sister Program
Mentee Age: 6-16 years old
Time Commitment: 4 hours per month for 1-2 years
Availability: Grande Prairie
The Big Sister mentoring program provides young females with a positive, adult role model to talk to and share the experiences of growing up with. Through regular outings, a relationship is developed between the mentor and the mentee, which is built on trust and common interests and is supported by our experienced case workers. The result is a life-changing experience for both the mentor and the mentee.
PRISM Program
PRISM Program (Pride, Respect, Identity, Safety, Mentoring)
Mentee Age:Â 6-24 years old
Time Commitment: 1-2 years
Availability: Grande Prairie
PRISM mentoring connects mentors and young people from the LGBTQ2S+ community. These mentoring relationships help young people to achieve goals, overcome challenges and try new things. A mentor understands the adversity faced by LGBTQ2S+ young people, supports the mentee and celebrates who they are.
This program is a fit for you if you can express care, challenge growth, provide support, share power, affirm their identity and expand possibilities.