Lakeside Family Services
The GRIT Project
The GRIT Project is a Children and Youth Centre by Lakeside Family Services offering mentoring, drop-in programmes, interest-based activities, and school social work for children and youths aged 7 to 17 in Jurong West and Jurong East. It focuses on socioemotional development, character building, and supportive mentorship.
Overview
- A Children and Youth Centre offering structured mentoring, interest-based activities, sports, and weekly drop-in programmes for ages 7 to 17
- Focuses on nurturing disadvantaged children and youths by building GRIT values (Grace, Respect, Integrity, Tenacity) and fostering socioemotional development, confidence, and character
- Programme highlights include:
- The GRIT Academy (Age 13–17): 6–9 month experiential mentoring journey
- The GRIT Academy+ (Age 11–13): resilience-building mentoring for pre-teens
- Interest-based and sports programmes (Age 11–14): Cheerleading, Dance, Badminton, Futsal with embedded life skills and values
- GRIT Hub+ (Age 7–12): free weekly drop-in community space with positive mentor support
- GRIT Hub (Age 13–17): free weekly after-school engagement with trained youth professionals
- SPARKS (Age 7–12): school holiday programme to promote socioemotional and cognitive development and positive self-identity
- School Social Work sessions: experiential learning to improve interpersonal skills
- Provides a safe, supportive environment with positive mentor figures and youth professionals, focusing on holistic growth and meaningful engagement
- Available to individuals and schools; schools can refer students or engage the team for school-based programmes
Scheme type
Who qualifies
Eligibility groups
What you receive
Eligibility details
Children and youths aged 7 to 17
How to apply
Complete the registration form and email it to thegritproject@lakeside.org.sg. Schools may complete the school referral form and email it to thegritproject@lakeside.org.sg.
Agency details
Service area
Jurong West and Jurong East, Singapore
Jurong West and Jurong East
431 Clementi Avenue 3 #01-348, Singapore 1204316265 6522thegritproject@lakeside.org.sglfscl@lakeside.org.sgImportant Information
Scheme details may change. Check the official agency website for the latest eligibility, benefits, and application information.
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