LDAY Centre for Learning

What LDAY Centre for Learning does

LDAY Centre for Learning is a non-profit charitable organization headquartered in Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada, founded in 1973 (formerly as the Learning Disabilities Association of Yukon, rebranded in 2023). It supports children, youth, and adults with learning differences, disabilities, and brain injuries across the Yukon territory through a portfolio of direct services. Core offerings include one-on-one tutoring at $31.50-$50 per hour delivered in person or via Zoom, the Barton System-based structured literacy program (10-level dyslexia intervention), Camp Raven and Dawson City Literacy Camp (multi-decade inclusive summer/day camps), adult learning services (executive function coaching, education and workplace support), brain injury support including the Concussion Café Yukon peer group, and a free lending resource library. Professional development is delivered through AURORA Workshops targeting workplaces and community organizations.

Service delivery relies on evidence-based methodologies including the Barton System structured literacy approach, Acadience reading screeners (K-6, 7-8, CORE Phonics Survey, Words Their Way, TILLS), Marydee Sklar's Seeing My Time for the Finding Time executive function program, and trauma-informed peer support frameworks. The organization is staffed by 7 named personnel plus contract tutors, governed by a six-member Board of Directors, and integrates Zoom-based virtual delivery alongside in-person service at its 128A Copper Road office.

LDAY's revenue model combines multi-source government grants (YG Health & Social Services, YG Education, YG Economic Development, Government of Canada, City of Whitehorse, Lotteries Yukon, Yukon Foundation) with fee-for-service tutoring, charitable donations (registered charity, CanadaHelps platform), and community event fundraising (Snowshoe Fest, Awards Gathering). Go-to-market is community-led and referral-driven, with schools, healthcare providers, and word-of-mouth as primary acquisition channels. Pricing for workshops is typically free or low-cost, while tutoring uses experience-tiered unit pricing billed monthly.

Name

LDAY Centre for Learning

Legal name

LDAY Centre for Learning

Website

https://ldayukon.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

LDAY Centre for Learning is a Yukon, Canada-based non-profit (founded 1973) providing tutoring, structured literacy, adult learning, brain injury peer support, and inclusive camps to children, youth, and adults with learning differences.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Learning Disability Support and Educational Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Structured Literacy / Orton-Gillingham Intervention Services (EDAKAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dyslexia & Reading Intervention Programs (EDAMAJAI), Specialized Learning Support (Dyslexia/LD Coaching, Assistive Strategies) (EDAJALAJ), Dyslexia & Structured Literacy (Orton-Gillingham) Tutoring (EDANAFAB), Professional Development for Educators (Dyslexia/LD Training) (EDAKAJAK)

Keywords

• Learning disability support
• Structured literacy tutoring
• Executive function coaching
• Brain injury peer support
• Professional development workshops

Headquarters

HQ city

Whitehorse

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: LDAY is a registered charity. All donations above $20 are eligible for Canadian tax receipts. Donations support families who cannot afford camp program costs. Funds are collected via CanadaHelps platform.
2. Tutoring Fees: Fee-for-service tutoring at $31.50-$50.00 per hour depending on tutor experience and training. Additional $20 flat fee for formal meetings with parents or teachers. Third-party funders (government programs, insurance) may cover costs for eligible families.
3. Government Funding: Core operational funding from territorial and federal government sources including YG Health & Social Services, YG Economic Development, YG Education, Government of Canada, City of Whitehorse, Lotteries Yukon, and Yukon Foundation.
4. Event Fundraising: Community events like Snowshoe Fest serve as fundraisers for camp programs. Donations are solicited during these events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

LDAY Centre for Learning is a Yukon non-profit that supports children, youth, and adults with learning difficulties or disabilities through individualized tutoring (in-person and Zoom), structured literacy intervention via the Barton System, inclusive day camps (Camp Raven, Dawson City Literacy Camp), adult learning and executive function coaching, brain injury peer support (Concussion Café Yukon), and fee or free professional development workshops (AURORA Workshops and family workshops such as Finding Time). It also runs a free lending resource library and administers literacy screening using Acadience and other standardized tools.

Product overview

LDAY Centre for Learning is a non-profit organization offering a portfolio of learning support services. The core offerings include a Tutoring Program for students K-college, Camp Raven and Dawson City Literacy Camp for children, Adult Learning Services (executive function coaching, education/workplace support), and Brain Injury Support (peer groups, 1:1 support). The organization delivers structured literacy instruction through the Barton Literacy Program, professional development via AURORA Workshops, and family/caregiver workshops including the Finding Time executive function program. A Resource Library provides free lending of educational materials. Website accessibility is enabled through accessiBe integration. These services work together to support learners of all ages with learning differences, disabilities, and related challenges.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Camp programs operating for over 30 years with high adult-to-child ratios for children who may not thrive in traditional camp settings
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Rendezvous Rotary ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity service organization supporting LDAY camp programs through donations and volunteer support.
• Fraserway RVminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity supporter of LDAY camp programs.
• Save-On-FoodsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGrocery retailer providing donations or support for LDAY camp programs.
• Canadian TireminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRetailer providing donations or in-kind support for LDAY camp programs.
• WalmartminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRetailer providing donations or in-kind support for LDAY camp programs.
• Real Canadian SuperstoreminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGrocery retailer providing donations or support for LDAY camp programs.
• Dawson General StoreminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal Dawson City business supporting LDAY's Dawson City Literacy Camp.
• Biathlon YukonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity venue partner hosting LDAY's annual Snowshoe Fest event.
• St. John's AmbulanceminorOthersLDAY office is located in the same building as St. John's Ambulance at the corner of Copper Road and Tlingit Street in Whitehorse.
• Yukon UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPost-secondary institution partner hosting LDAY workshops and events, such as the 'Welcome to Your Child's ADHD Brain' presentation at Yukon University Lecture Hall A2206.
• Whitehorse Public LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity venue partner hosting LDAY's annual Awards Gathering event recognizing Yukon learners and educators.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dyslexia Canada: Canadian organization focused on dyslexia awareness, screening, and structured literacy advocacy. Comparable mission and use of evidence-based literacy intervention approaches relevant to LDAY's Barton System tutoring.
• CanLearn Society (Calgary): Calgary-based charity providing tutoring, literacy intervention, and support for children and adults with learning difficulties. Closely comparable service portfolio including one-on-one tutoring, structured literacy, and adult learning support.
• Learning Disabilities Association of British Columbia (LDABC): Provincial LD association in neighboring BC, offering tutoring, advocacy, and resources for people with learning disabilities. Closest functional peer given proximity, similar service mix (tutoring, screening, workshops), and comparable community-based non-profit structure.
• Foothills Academy (Calgary): Specialized school and outreach organization serving students with learning disabilities in Calgary. Comparable wraparound model combining structured literacy, executive function support, and family services for children with LD.

Emerging players

• Sinneave Family Foundation: Calgary-based foundation supporting individuals with learning disabilities and autism through programs and resources. Partial overlap as a Western Canadian non-profit serving similar populations with a focus on capacity-building and family support.

Regional players

• LDAA (Learning Difficulties Australia): Australian counterpart organization supporting people with learning difficulties through information, advocacy, and professional development. Comparable non-profit model and mission, but operating in a different geography.

Broad incumbents

• Learning Disabilities Association of Canada (LDAC): National umbrella organization for learning disabilities associations across Canada. Direct comparable as the parent affiliation context for LDAY (formerly LDA Yukon), with overlapping mission on advocacy, education, and support for people with learning disabilities.

Others

• Decoding Dyslexia Canada: Canadian parent-led advocacy movement for dyslexia awareness and policy change. Thematically related as part of the broader Canadian dyslexia ecosystem supporting families of children with learning disabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lday-centre-for-learning

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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