The Dmitrik Sports Camp was founded by Michael Dmitrik five years ago. With an average of 15 participants per week, ages 10-14 years old, this camp promotes physical activity primarily by playing basketball all day, every day. The camp is open for players of all skill levels. The camp runs from 9am to 4pm. The morning... Continue Reading →
Profile: Saint Christopher’s House
The Saint Christopher's House camp at Senhor Santo Cristo Catholic Elementary School is a great place for kids to spend the day and have fun. With small classrooms like these, it is easy for the organization to give the kids all the attention they need. The kids are split into groups, where they play games... Continue Reading →
Profile: Central Neighborhood House
Central Neighborhood House(CNH) is one of the oldest settlement houses in Toronto. Their mission statement is to "engage the skills and talents of the people of our community to foster social justice, and to build a vibrant neighborhood where everyone lives with dignity and respect." Their values are diversity, empowerment, leadership, and inclusiveness. CNH was founded... Continue Reading →
Profile: Frontlines
Weston Frontlines Centre is a non-profit organization that provides much-needed services and programs, as well as a safe environment for the youth of Weston Lawrence neighborhood. Their motto, “Bring People Together,” is an example of the inclusivity that the Frontlines community offers, as they welcome individuals of various ethnicities, faiths, and backgrounds The organization aims to... Continue Reading →
Special Event: Chaminade Day
It was a warm day on July 18th, when students from a host of different elementary schools arrived at Chaminade College School, for their special High School Transition Camp Day. Every student present would be attending Chaminade come September. Organized by Mike Consul and the Focus on Youth media team, the goal of the day... Continue Reading →
Profile: Basketball World Toronto
The Dovercourt Basketball World Toronto camp in Saint Anthony Elementary School is an amazing opportunity for kids that want to play basketball. All of the student leaders are skilled and knowledgeable about the sport. These leaders are also students of the teacher supervisor at the program. The kids get a great amount of personal attention... Continue Reading →
Profile: Dovercourt Boys & Girls Camp (St. Luigi)
The Dovercourt Boys & Girls camp at St Luigi is a great summer opportunity for children of all ages. The children have as much fun as they can because they have many student leaders to help out. The boys and girls are excited to go to school every day, with student leaders who enjoy what they... Continue Reading →
Special Event: ProPeace In Our Community
) The Pro Peace in Our Community event was created to spread the message of stopping violence around the world, starting in our communities and schools. Guest speakers from different organizations such as RISE (Reaching Intelligent Souls Everywhere) were in attendance. Randell Adjei, one of the guest speakers, shared his intriguing story with the audience,... Continue Reading →
Profile: Dovercourt Boys & Girls Camp (St. Anthony)
The Dovercourt Boys & Girls Club is an amazing youth program that welcomes kids of all ages. The Boys & Girls Club have their own building, as well as a placement down the street at St. Anthony Elementary School. They have staff and student leaders who exhibit a great attitude on a day to day... Continue Reading →
Profile: Heart Beatz
Heart Beatz provides camp, day camp, and youth program services to residents from the McCowan to Kingston areas. Their target age group is 2 1/2 to 12 years old. The centre operates from 7am-6pm. The organization began as a community centre over 30 years ago in a basement of a church and has flourished into... Continue Reading →