Program Philosophy
Founded off of Bill Stickland’s "Manchester Bidwell Model", the MacPhee Centre believes when youth are given beautiful supplies, material and equipment—they become beautiful people.
Through partnerships with local artists, creatives, musicians, entrepreneurs who are inspired to help youth find their creative passion, the MacPhee Centre provides high-calibre instruction and mentorship that complements traditional education. The creative learning programs also demonstrate to youth career and entrepreneurial opportunities that are possible when you develop a love of life-long learning.
The MacPhee Centre nurtures the creative ability of youth and highlights career opportunities. It works to eliminate barriers to accessing creative learning for youth who are eager for these opportunities, but have difficulty accessing it. There are no limits to the imagination, especially when given the right conditions to flourish.
The unique programming at the MacPhee Centre is an effective entry point to re-engage youth in order to improve academic outcomes, provide direction, assist with career objectives, while also decreasing dropout rates and increasing cultural development. outh who participate in the programs offered leave with a renewed sense of their own potential and the ability to give back positively to society as part of the creative class and the creative economy.
Attendance in our programs can also be used to gain 0.5 or 1 of a Personal Development Credit (PDC) in high schools.
