The Mary Ward Boys and Girls Club's goal is to provide "a good place to be" for their kids. Through discipline and care, the staff ensure that campers are able to feel accepted in a safe environment while also having fun. The Boys and Girls Clubs of West Scarborough dedicate their time and effort into making... Continue Reading →
PROFILE: St. Thomas More Boys and Girls Club
St. Thomas More Boys and Girls Club provides a safe environment for youth, and "a good place to be". Everyday, the campers look forward to playing new games, learning creative activities and making friendships to last a lifetime. At the start of the day, the kids have the opportunity to mingle all together as they go... Continue Reading →
PROFILE: St. Martin de Porres Acknowledge Positive Movements
Acknowledge Positive Movements is a camp that "helps students achieve their dreams." Through nurture and care, the aim of the camp is to make sure that the campers find their passions and develop them. In the morning, all the kids are brought into the gym to play a high-energy interactive game to start off the day. Afterwards,... Continue Reading →
PROFILE: Urban Arts Camp
In the early 2000's, a group of people who lived in the Weston- Mount Dennis community had a love for the arts and wanted to put on plays and performances within the community. Unable to secure funding for their endeavours, the group took it upon themselves to teach children the importance of arts and... Continue Reading →
PROFILE: Toronto Kiwanis Boys And Girls Club
The Toronto Kiwanis Boys and Girls Club (TKBGC) is a non-profit charitable organization that was founded in the 1900's. Within their community, TKBGC's goal is to provide needed resources, after school programs and at other times when youth are not in school, to help young people reach their potential. TKBGC offer many other programs throughout the year such as;... Continue Reading →
PROFILE: The Child Experience @ St. Martin de Porres
The Child Experience (TCE) summer camp first opened its doors at their John 23rd and Fatima location four years ago. TCE was founded by Anthony Tacoma and now has eight different locations. In its second year at the St. Martin De Porres location, TCE was designed to keep children engaged during their summer vacation. The... Continue Reading →
PROFILE: St .Alban’s/Lawrence Heights Boys and Girls Club
At St. Alban's Boys and Girls Club, their mission is to "provide a safe, supportive place where children and youth can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships and develop confidence and skills for life". St. Alban's Boys Club was founded in 1949 by Toronto Police Inspector, W. H. (Bill) Bolton. It began with just 25... Continue Reading →
PROFILE: Rogers TV
Rogers Communications is Canada's largest provider of wireless voice and data communications services, and is one of Canada's leading providers of cable television, high-speed Internet and telephone services. Rogers TV allows participants to delve into the exciting world of television and film, making it an exciting placement for students from the Focus on Youth staff... Continue Reading →
PROFILE: Eastview Boys and Girls Club (Holy Cross)
Operating for more than 40 years, the Eastview (Toronto) Boys and Girls Club continues to provide youth with a safe and welcoming place to spend their time during the summer. Their vision, "to be at the forefront of community inclusion, leadership, well-being, participation and healthy development for the Eastview community", is constantly demonstrated in one of their locations:... Continue Reading →
PROFILE: Eastview Boys and Girls Club
Mission statement: East Toronto Family Community Centre is committed to improving the quality of life for residents primarily in the area bounded by Greenwood, Broadview, Danforth and Queen Streets. To this end, Eastview mobilizes resources from a variety of public, private and community partners. Eastview has built a strong connection with the community for... Continue Reading →