The ME/DD summer program, hosted at Our Lady of Fatima and James Cardinal McGuigan, shapes a fun-filled summer for students with multiple exceptionalities. Two of our FOY camp counsellors, Faith and Vianca, are placed at Our Lady of Fatima, while another one of our camp counsellors, Princess, is placed at James Cardinal McGuigan. Both ME/DD... Continue Reading →
PROFILE: Family Resource Centre – St. Bernadette
St. Bernadette’s children’s programs offer a safe, supervised space where children aged 18 months to 12 years, including those with special needs, can learn, play, and build important life skills. These programs aim to provide relief for parents through services like St. Bernadette’s Daycare, We Need a Break School Readiness, Breakfast Club, After School Club,... Continue Reading →
PROFILE: Toronto Community Housing – Islington
Located in Etobicoke, Camp Inspire is run by Toronto Community Housing, the largest social housing provider in Canada. Toronto Community Housing (TCH) offers a multitude of services and programs for all people, young and old, throughout the GTA. One of these resources is their Toronto Community Housing - Islington summer camp placement. Running from 9... Continue Reading →
PROFILE: Toronto Community Housing – Mabelle
Located in Etobicoke, Toronto Community Housing - Mabelle is run by Toronto Community Housing, the largest social housing provider in the country. Toronto Community Housing offers an array of services and programs for people of all ages throughout the GTA. One of these initiatives is being seen through their Mabelle placement. Running from 9am-4pm, TCH... Continue Reading →
PROFILE: Toronto Community Housing – Trethewey
Toronto Community Housing , also known as TCH, is the largest social housing provider in Canada. The City of Toronto owns the non-profit as a public asset. TCH offers hundreds of services and programs for youth, adults, and families alike across the GTA. One of the Toronto Community Housing camp sites is located at 720... Continue Reading →
PROFILE: St. Simon Custodial
Along with operating and working with many different organizations across the Greater Toronto Area, Focus on Youth also has camp placements where students are dispersed in different schools and to help the janitorial staff. This creates great opportunities for students to learn the value of hard work. The students can help out the custodial staff... Continue Reading →
PROFILE: St. Basils Custodial
Focus on Youth organizes and supports various camps across the Greater Toronto Area while also placing students in schools to assist custodial staff. This initiative offers students meaningful opportunities to develop a strong work ethic. At the same time, it benefits the custodial team by providing extra help with hard-to-reach areas and improving overall efficiency... Continue Reading →
PROFILE: JCM Custodial
Focus On Youth often collaborates with various external organizations to not only provide extra support to staff but also offer Focus On Youth workers unique experiences that can't be found elsewhere. These opportunities allow students to learn and develop important lifelong skills, such as time management, determination, focus, independence, and leadership A prime example of... Continue Reading →