Welcome to the Wentworth Learning Centre!
The Wentworth Learning Centre Cooperative was developed as a response to the loss of a learning environment in our community after a review process resulted in closing the Wentworth Consolidated Elementary School in 2015. A dedicated group of community members came together to reconcile the educational gap left by this closure, establishing what eventually became the Learning Centre. Since then, we have been offering intergenerational events, learning opportunities and more, shifting our offerings to meet the ever-changing needs of our community.
Mission
When it comes to education, Wentworth Learning Centre aims to provide something for everyone – toddlers to seniors – because learning never ends! We take pride in promoting the advancement of lifelong learning and general well-being to the Wentworth community and surrounding rural areas through a variety of educational opportunities and events.
What We Offer
Our facility includes a licensed and provincially regulated childcare centre. It also offers community space for intergenerational learning opportunities such as First Aid, Defensive Driving, Firearms Safety, Babysitting Basics and resume writing sessions. On top of these activities, it is also the proud home of a community library and computer access site, VON Meals on Wheels – Wentworth and Maggie’s Place Family Resource Centre – Wentworth Hub.
Our outdoor property provides a sitting area, community garden beds, and an accessible, wheelchair friendly playground – all available for public use.
Membership
The Wentworth Learning Centre is democratically governed by an incorporated, not-for-profit co-operative founded by community members. Five volunteer directors and 20 members are currently responsible for co-operative operations. For more information on becoming a member, click here
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