School Programs
Need more info about our school programs? Contact our Program Manager Glenn Marais
glenn@suswb.ca 905-751-7238
(Executive Director – Sue Stephenson, suestephenson@suswb.ca 647-400-2801)
In these these one-of-a-kind programs, comedian coaches work as visiting artist instructors to give youth from 9-17 years of age the tools and perspectives to better face the challenges life throws at them. Stand Up For Student Well-Being works to support youth by sharing resiliency strategies for stress & anxiety.
We are proud of our partnership with TDSB & welcome building relationships with more school boards!
In-Person Programs for Staff and Students!
In-Person Full-Day Comedy Program
This model is designed with smaller schools in mind as an “in school field trip” that can be inserted at any point during the school year. Choose Stand-Up, or Improv, or Meme comedy.
Fees:
One Comedian Coach (max. 9 youth) $1,200
Two Comedian Coaches (max. 30 youth) $1,800
In-Person 3 Session + Showcase Stand-Up Comedy Program
This program takes place over three sessions, for two hours each session = 6 hours learning stand up comedy and improv comedy. Then, additional time is spent with a select, smaller group of students preparing for the culminating Showcase. The classroom is transformed into a writer’s room, a comedy club & an open learning space. Comedian Coaches and teachers collaborate in assisting students to write & perform.
We have received a special donation from The Aune Foundation that allows Model Schools Inner City (MSIC) to have a deeply discounted fee of $500. This is a limited time offer.
Fees:
| One Class | Two Classes | ||
| $2,900 | $3,900 |
NEW!
In-Person Staff Learning Options!
Staff need to Laugh More & Worry Less too! Invite our comedians for improv comedy:
– staff meetings
– Conference Keynotes
– PA days
Fees:
One Comedian Coach (max. 30 staff)
One hour – $600
Half day – $700
Full day – $1,100
Larger groups with two comedian coaches
One hour – $900
Half day – $1,200
Full day – $1,800
Our Line-Up of Comedy
Stand-Up Comedy – This is the basic starting place where participants uncover their unique voice. This type of comedy program focuses on exploring self-expression through fun activities, exercises and guidance from our trained coaches to help each participant develop and perform their very first stand-up comedy routine. Participants learn valuable literacy and public speaking skills as they make their stand-up comedy debut!
Improv Comedy – This energetic, collaborative and fun type of comedy teaches important improv philosophies that translate into positive life skills, such as the “Yes And” approach. During the program participants have opportunities to perform in many different short-form improv scenes, and develop their unique sense of humour in a nurturing and collaborative environment.
Creating kinder, playful, and trusting environments
“To love what you do and know that it matters, how could anything be more fun?” – Katherine Graham
Virtual Programs – we still offer stand-up, improv & meme
Introductory School Program
Virtual One Hour Comedy Camp
An introductory session to involve youth, have fun and get started. We also offer this program to Indigenous schools through our partnership with Connected North.
Fees:
One Comedian Coach (max. 9 youth) $200
Two Comedian Coaches (max. 30 youth) $400
Expanded School Program
Virtual 5-Day Comedy Camp
(one hour per day)
An introductory session to involve youth, have fun and get started. We also offer this program to Indigenous schools through our partnership with Connected North.
Fees:
One Comedian Coach (max. 9 youth) $500
Two Comedian Coaches (max. 30 youth) $750
Indigenous Schools & Connected North
Virtual One Hour Comedy Camp
An introductory session (choose from three options) to involve Indigenous youth, have fun and get started. We offer this program to Indigenous schools and through our partnership with Connected North.
Fees:
One Comedian Coach (max. 9 youth) $150
Our Comedian Coaches
We are pleased to introduce you to our line-up of professional comedian coaches. Get to know them by reading their biographies and watching their introduction video.