The Centre for Spanish Speaking Peoples is an organization that provides youth in the area a new and fun way to learn. The campers are taught many different skills throughout the course of summer. The main goal of this camp is to respond to the various needs of the Spanish community, particularly the newcomers.

Team A is about to dominate the field.

Throughout the week, the campers participate in many activities that develops their individual skills. In the morning, the staff tutors the campers in different areas of education such as mathematics, literature, and arts and crafts. It is taught in an interactive and fun way to keep the campers engaged and learning all while having a great time with their classmates! After the tutoring sessions, the campers enjoy some free time outside to participate in many different activities.

Just hanging around with a few campers.

Aside from the various sports and activities, the campers can expect to learn something new about their heritage every week. The camp brings in different instructors that teach all types of Spanish dances. It is an important aspect of the camp that the campers know about their traditions and history.

It’s Zumba time!

Can you guess which one is the real Messi?

Focused on the game.

The Centre for Spanish Speaking Peoples brings together youth in the community and offers a fun escape away from video games. This camp provides an easy transition for Spanish newcomers. It is a great place to be!

FOY Staff: ChinChin Olaguir, Dwayne Lindsay, Ramier Mercurio, Julian Marco Salvador, Jacob LaFortune (JCM Centre)

SUMMARY:

Organization:
The Centre for Spanish Speaking Peoples

Location:
1865 Sheppard Ave W, Toronto, ON

Dates/Times:
July 6th – August 12th

Ages:
6 years old – 14 years old

Contact Info:
647-648-2009 (David)

Website:
http://www.spanishservices.org/

Footsteps to Success – St. Timothy’s Location is a free summer camp offered to children through non-profit organizations who strive to provide children with a fun summer. This location in particular is newly created for the Syrian refugee children who are looking to be welcomed to Canada, all while learning about different cultures and gaining social skill through new friendships.

Buddy system fun, while going on a trip to a waterpark

Along with all the fun the kids experience indoors, they also go on fun trips such as to waterparks. While on these excursions the kids team up with a partner and a camp counsellor to not only stay safe while travelling but insure that the fun never dwindles.

Everyone’s poppin’ for popcorn

To insure the children stay fuelled for fun, the camp also offers snacks such as popcorn. These snacks are offered during break time where the kids are able to cool down from their energy filled games.

Camp on their way to waterpark and the kids couldn’t be happier

Waiting for the counsellors to say what fun game is next

Camper patiently waiting as the popcorn is passed around

Natalie Kapitan, Ashton Sawh, Guia Jangle Pucyutan, Jessie Lo, Peter Josh De Vera Desonia, Vanessa Paningbatan Cerezo, Meryl Pantaleon, Vanessa Martin, Kevon Jamieson-Hanson, Johanna Liwanag, Dianela Alonso Mayorga, Michael Zaragoza

SUMMARY:

Organization:
Footsteps to Success

Location:
St. Timothy Catholic School
25 Rochelle Crescent, Willowdale, ON, M2J 1Y3

Dates:
July 4 to August 12, 2014

Times: 
9:00am-4:00pm

Age:
8 years old – 13 years old

Contact Information:
Andre Fullerton
(416)-254-6428
andre.fullerton@tcdsb.com

Website:
https://www.tcdsb.org/FORSTUDENTS/FOCUSONYOUTH/Pages/Footsteps-to-Success-summer-camp.aspx

Central Neighbourhood House has been around for 104 years making it Toronto’s second oldest settlement house. The programs offered by Central Neighbourhood House are for children, women, seniors, families and Canadians. The goal for the child programs are to help children reach their full potential as they grow into young adults.

Campers staring out the window of the ferry on the way to Centre Island

The Central Neighbourhood House camp tries to go on as many trips as the can. This day the kids were taken to Centre Island where they played at the park, splash pad and even found their way through a maze.

Happy Campers pose for a picture as the patiently wait for the ferry

To make it easier for the campers and the counsellors to stay together all are provided with matching CNH shirts. This is due to the safety that comes with Central Neighbourhood House when at school and on each and every single one of their excursions.

Camp is for making new friends that last a lifetime

Big smiles after a day in the sun

Feeling cool on the Centre Island swings

FOY Staff: Aneela Saeed, Diana Fernandez

SUMMARY:

Organization:
Central Neighbourhood House

Location:
520 Sherbourne St, Toronto, ON M4X 1K8

Dates:
July 4 to August 26, 2014

Times:
9:00am-4:00pm

Age:
5 years old – 13 years old

Contact Information:
Dylan Harte
(416)-925-4363
dharte@cnh.on.ca

Website:
http://www.cnh.on.ca

Toronto Kiwanis Boys and Girls Club was established in 1921 as a non-profit organization, built to give kids many various opportunities. This includes going swimming on hot days, and interacting with others in their age range. Overtime the club has allowed more than 50, 000 children reach their dreams.

Swinging to the sun

One of the many trips that the children from the Toronto Kiwanis Boys and Girls Club go on is to a big park where they have many games to play. During free time the kids jump around on the jungle gym and swing on the swing sets with their new friends.

Fun day at the park

Toronto Kiwanis Boys and Girls Club hosts nearly 100 children at this location aged from 6-10 years old. Each child blossoms with social skills and enjoys their summer to the fullest potential as they seesaw their way to the highest point of fun.

Lining up before a fun game

Enjoying the swings

Fun at the park

SUMMARY:

Organization:
Toronto Kiwanis Boys and Girls Club

Location:
St. Mary Elementary School
20 Portugal Square, Toronto, ON M6J 3P2

Dates/Times:
July 4 to August 26, 2016
9:00am-4:00pm

Age:
6 years old – 10 years old

Contact Information:
Louise Ross
(416)-925-2243 ext. 24
lross@believeinkids.ca

Website:
http://www.believeinkids.ca