The Dandelion Cafe & Student Achievement Centre

Imagine an opportunity for parents and adolescents to step outside of their everyday roles, experience one another differently, and grow side by side in one of the most beautiful and culturally rich places in the world.

More details coming soon 🌿

What’s your teen doing this summer?

If you’re looking for something more meaningful than a typical camp, this might be exactly what they need.

🌿 The Dandelion Cafe Summer Drop-In Program
📅 July 6 – August 28
🕙 Monday–Friday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Your teen is invited to spend the summer in a supportive, welcoming community of kind and creative peers—where they can truly be themselves.

This isn’t your average summer camp.

At Dandelion, teens can:
✨ Build real friendships with like-minded peers
✨ Explore their interests through hands-on workshops
✨ Spend their days in a calm, inclusive, judgment-free space

Our program is led by high school educators specializing in:
🔬 Science & Technology
📐 Math & Physics
🎭 Drama, Film, Writing & Visual Arts

Whether your teen wants to dive into creative projects, join group activities, or simply have a safe place to connect, there’s space for all of it here!

💛 Flexible by design:
Drop in for the full day, a few hours, or just a few days a week. Perfect for teens balancing jobs or other commitments.

⚠️ Spots are limited to keep our community small and intentional.

Reporting shows attendance is down at schools across Ontario, and it’s a signal that students need more support.

As OSSTF/FEESO President Martha Hradowy told CTV, students show up when they feel supported, connected, and safe at school. If the government is serious about improving attendance, it needs to invest in smaller class sizes, mental health and special education supports, and stable staffing.

Instead, the government is issuing hundreds of staff layoff notices in the middle of this crisis.

🎥 Check out the full interview at CTV News.

All the more reason to consider alternative education. Hey Ontario, what about students with health issues? What about students with mental health issues? Talk about no inclusive policies…

A different kind of Summer School!

Summer school classes through the school board are rigid and rushed. 6 hours a day for 3 weeks, no thanks!

Traditional online courses have more flexible timing, but can be incredibly dry and have very little teacher support.

At Dandelion, we are bringing you the best of both: Personalized, engaging, supported, and flexible!

If your teen needs an English credit send Jen an email for more information: [email protected]