The Seeds of Hope summer day camp offers one of the few Christian day camps for children in Toronto, established in 2005 by Benjamin Osei (Youth Worker). The goal of the camp is to provide a safe, fun, and enriching environment which allow kids and youth to spend the summer learning. growing, and gaining new... Continue Reading →
PROFILE: Community MicroSkills Development
Community MicroSkills Development camp is a unique organization with groundbreaking ideas. This program aims to give youth and adults aged 13 to 29 an opportunity to explore entrepreneurship as a viable career option. Through training and support, they are able to achieve their economic goals and action plans. Through Microskills, the youth are able to take advantage of program benefits such... Continue Reading →
PROFILE: Footsteps to Success (West)
Footsteps to Success The Footsteps to Success Summer Camp is an extremely entertaining and adventurous recreational institute that creates enjoyable memories for the campers during their summer vacation. The aim of the Footsteps to Success Camp is to educate its campers daily about the importance of demonstrating outstanding leadership qualities and making an impact... 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: Centre for Spanish Speaking People – St. Philip Neri
The camp at St. Philip Neri - in association with The Centre for Spanish Speaking People Organization - is a camp for children and youth ages 7-13, and is located at St. Philip Neri Elementary School. The warm welcome from everyone at this camp creates an atmosphere of cheerfulness and high energy. With countless activities and trips, the fun... Continue Reading →
PROFILE: Boys and Girls Clubs of Weston-Mount Dennis
At the Boys and Girls Clubs of Weston-Mount Dennis, Chris Blackwood, the Program Coordinator, seeks to "give our children an opportunity to travel the city of Toronto with our trips." The Boys and Girls Clubs of Weston Mount-Dennis is known by many as "a good place to be". The club has an atmosphere of happiness... Continue Reading →
PROFILE: Basketball World Toronto
Basketball World Toronto was founded in 2006 to meet a need for high quality basketball programs in the city of Toronto. The founder sought the need to improve basketball programs by taking a more authentic basketball approach to the development and management of the programs. The mission of Basketball World Toronto to develop the best all-around basketball programs... Continue Reading →
EVENT: Fundraising BBQ
Charles E. Webster held a BBQ/Fundraising event to bring the community together. The Boys and Girls Clubs of Lawrence Heights, Weston-Mount Dennis, St.Alban's Boys and Girls Club and Jane and Finch Boys and Girls Club attended were all in attendance. Children, youth, parents and staff joined this event and it was a day filled with fun.... Continue Reading →
PROFILE: DOVERCOURT BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB
The Dovercourt Boys and Girls Club Logo Dovercourt Boys and Girls Club is known as "The Club that beats the Streets" with their friendly and energetic staff and club members. Mannie D'Elias, Program Director The Dovercourt Boys and Girls Club began in 1957 for boys and girls from ages 7 to 17. Through the years they have expanded... Continue Reading →
Profile: Custodial Position (Chaminade College School)
Kingsley Bonsu works with Focus on Youth this summer as a custodian at Chaminade College School. His daily routine consists of cleaning litter on the school's property, move around furniture for the upcoming school year, and maintain the building for all summer camp and summer school programs. Kingsley stated his favourite part of his job is... Continue Reading →