As part of the Focus on Youth program at St. Wilfrid Catholic School, our FOY custodian works hard behind the scenes to keep the facilities clean, safe, and welcoming every single day. From sanitizing high-touch surfaces and prepping classrooms for the upcoming school year, he ensures the safety and functionality factors are at its best.... Continue Reading →

Trust 15 is a community centred organization located in the Etobicoke area, focused on youthful engagement and activities, promoting positive camp environments, and pushing young campers to become young leaders in their own rights. Their mission is to inspire the next generation to reflect the lessons taught at Trust 15 into the real world, where... Continue Reading →

https://videopress.com/v/OviLkVaL?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&posterUrl=https%3A%2F%2Ffocusonyouthtcdsb.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F08%2FTHUMBNAIL.png&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true On July 29th, 2026 our three Focus on Youth Camps gathered together as a big FOY Community for our annual Sports Day! This year, Sports Day was hosted at Monsignor Percy Johnson from 10AM-2PM. Our campers from FOY Camp St. Timothy and FOY Camp Frassati had a little journey from the east to the... Continue Reading →

FOY Camp MPJ (Monsignor Percy Johnson) is one of three camps affiliated with Focus on Youth. Established by Andre Fullerton, FOY Camps were created to encourage youth engagement and support the development of the metropolitan areas. FOY Camp MPJ allows for many young campers the opportunity to develop their skills in leadership, teamwork, creativity, communication... Continue Reading →

University Health Network (UHN) is one of Canada’s leading healthcare networks, dedicated to advancing patient care, research and innovation. Through its hospitals, research institutes and educational opportunities, UHN provides students with the chance to explore careers in healthcare while learning from professionals in the field. Students had the opportunity to gain hands-on experience across a... Continue Reading →

The FOY Media Team had the opportunity to connect with the Child Development Institute (CDI) to learn more about their organization and the impact of their youth programs. We asked their team a series of questions about their mission, the services they provide, and the youth they support. Below are the questions we asked and... Continue Reading →

Students through Focus on Youth are often motivated to explore work environments outside their comfort zones to help further develop strong leadership abilities and discover new parts of themselves over six weeks. An experience that directly benefits both the Focus on Youth program and each specialty placement. This year at St. John Evangelist, two custodians... Continue Reading →

The purpose of BGC is to give kids all over Canada have a fun and safe place where they can try new things, make friends, and learn important skills. BGC allows children to play different games, build teamwork, and achieve problem-solving skills through various activities while enjoying their summer. A typical day with BGC at... Continue Reading →

San Romanoway Revitalization Association holds a special summer program located in the heart of the Jane and Finch community. The camp is open to children between 5 - 12 years old, hosting a variety of fun outdoor and indoor activities that help create a highly engaging environment for everyone involved. The program is help ran... Continue Reading →

Youth Unlimited outreach program has many summer camp branches across Toronto, with Seeds of Hope covering the Jane and Finch area. Seeds of Hope offers an abundance of opportunities for community building, indoors and outdoor activities, and many faith based lessons which help boost participation for campers and counselors alike. The camp is helped by... Continue Reading →