Options For School's Re-C.Y.C.L.E Project is a true community collaboration. Currently the program is offered at one highschool in Surrey, B.C. But a dedicated workshop has just been secured through the assistance of the local Rotary Club, and a local bike shop - Rocky Mountain Cycles - is sending one of their staff to teach bicycle mechanics to students. A permanent space, a fun program and a dedicated youth outreach worker should guarantee that Re-C.Y.C.L.E. is able to provide at-risk students with a viable and engaging option to traditional educational offerings. And plans are in the works to offer more advanced mechanical instruction to students who show themselves to be keen and capable, with an eye to helping them find employment.
For more information on this and other Options For Schools programs, check out their web site: www.options.bc.ca