Footsteps to Success is one of three camps founded by Andre Fullerton and community partners. It is an initiative that is designed to help urban communities progress and become involved with youth. Footsteps Camp is for youth ages 10-15 and runs (like most FOY funded programs) for 6 weeks. Footsteps at Father Henry Carr... Continue Reading →
PROFILE: Recruit Access Youth Sports
The Recruit Access Youth Sports (R.A.Y.S) summer camp is a non-profit organization founded by Jason Weatherup on March of 2007. His goal was to open up an affordable camp for youth and children to keep them off the street. The camp focuses on sports and arts (dancing & acting) for boys and girls ages 4-13... Continue Reading →
Profile: St Dorothy’s Power to Girls
The Power to Girls Foundation brings together girls of the community and lead them along their journey of self discovery, self confidence and empowers campers to be their best and brightest selves. Power to Girls' main focus is to teach young girls their worth in a society that sometimes tell them otherwise. Everyday at Power to Girls each young girl... Continue Reading →
PROFILE: South Etobicoke Youth Assembly
The South Etobicoke Youth Assembly (SEYA) is located at LAMP Community Health Center. It was founded in 2000 by youth in the Lakeshore area who wished to tackle issues that they were facing. There was a lack of recreational and arts programs, and they wanted to bring this to the attention of politicians. Together, they... Continue Reading →
PROFILE: St Andrew Parish Camp
St Andrew's Parish Camp focuses on Parish, Family, and Community/Neighbourhood. Founded nine years ago with the help of the parish, St Andrew, the camp flourished into what it is today with the assistance of other community members. It is located at St Andrew Parish Church and runs from 9:00 am – 3:30 pm on Monday... Continue Reading →
PROFILE: Community MicroSkills Development
Microskills Youth Services hosts a summer camp that focuses on leadership and the arts, open to youth ages 13-18 years old. Founded in 1985, the program was initially created for women, to teach them skills in technology. Later, it developed into a program that taught newcomers. Ten years ago, it became the program it... Continue Reading →
PROFILE: The Child Experience
The Child Experience is an organization that provides youth in the area an opportunity to participate in the community through fun and interactive ways. The camp provides various activities that keeps the kids engaged and always learning new things. This six-week summer program is full of spontaneous events that keep the campers attention. Split off into... Continue Reading →
PROFILE: Boys and Girls Club of Weston-Mount Dennis
Boys and Girls Club of Weston-Mount Dennis is offered to children between the ages of 6-12. The days are filled with fun games, arts and crafts, play time and gym. The kids also venture on fun and supervised trips every week. This club is home to nearly 60 children who all love their summer camp. At... Continue Reading →
Profile: Urban Arts
The Urban Arts camp supports young people that aspire to become artists or have a passion for art itself. Many different arts ranging from painting to drama to singing to even playing sports. The goal of this camp is to unite and engage all the youth through the form of art. Throughout the day, the campers participate... Continue Reading →
PROFILE: Jamaican Canadian Association
The Jamaican Canadian Association is a non-charitable organization that reaches out to the youth in the community and teach them the importance of friendship and being a leader. The camp provides many activities that integrate the Jamaican cultural heritage. Bright and early in the morning, the campers have a discussion with the counselors and play small mini... Continue Reading →