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: TCE – Our Lady of Victory
TCE’s Mount Dennis summer camp takes place at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Elementary School. TCE (The Child Experience) is a non-profit summer camp organization dedicated to creating fun, active, and memorable experiences for kids across Toronto. At locations like the Mount Dennis camp, TCE offers a six-week program with various indoor and outdoor activities... Continue Reading →
PROFILE: Humber Polytechnic
During the summer, Humber Polytechnic College hosts a STEAM summer camp within the Barrett's CTI building. Humber’s Barrett CTI STEAM Summer Camp gives children the chance to explore science, technology, engineering, arts, and math with hands-on activities for kids ages 8-14. Each day, campers take part in STEAM related activities like robotics, 3D printing, game... 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: Malvern Family Resource Centre
The Malvern Family Resource Centre (MFRC) is a dedicated community hub for the citizens of the Scarborough, and specifically Malvern, area. With a variety of programs and initiatives aimed at supporting their community, the MFRC elevates the voices of Malvern and Scarborough community members. The centre focuses greatly on its impact on youth and children,... 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 Albert’s Custodial
Focus on Youth provides ample opportunities for students to work in a variety of spaces. At St. Albert’s, the program has allowed two students to venture into the workplace of a custodian, allowing them to build skills that are necessary for them in life. Although their days consist mainly of cleaning, custodians uphold the quality... Continue Reading →
PROFILE: SJPII Administration
Focus on Youth not only supports students in exploring new opportunities, but also reaches a variety of schools through providing them with energetic, helpful, and eager individuals who assist them with their summer needs. At St. John Paul II Catholic Secondary School, where a summer transitional program takes place from July to August, a diligent... 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 →