PROFILE: TCE Community Programs (Our Lady Of Fatima)

TCE Summer Camp Dentonia is part of The Child Experience, a non-profit organization created to keep children engaged throughout the summer. This year they have reopened in-person camps and made sure that all their locations were both safe and filled with fun and enrichment for campers.

A camper stamping his hand on the banner while another gets her hand painted.

TCE hosts camps at multiple locations across Toronto for children aged 7-12 over six weeks. At TCE Our Lady of Fatima, campers participate in activities such as crafts and games based on daily themes.

Campers getting ready to colour their bookmarks.

On our visit to TCE Dentonia, the director and counsellors set up the art activities they planned for the afternoon. Once lunch was over, groups of campers took turns either decorating their bookmarks or leaving behind a colourful hand print on the banner. After a short while, it began to rain, and campers got a chance to finish up their crafts inside or participate in fun indoor games such as “Squirt.”

Director Matthew showing campers how to play “Squirt”

TCE allows children to interact with other campers their age while being mentored by students in high school and post-secondary educational institutions. Their programs focus on sports, drama activities and arts and crafts. Every camper is encouraged to participate in all three activities each day while also participating in games, songs, cheers and team-building exercises.