Profile: Seeds of Hope (St. Jane Frances)

Yo uth Unlimited is a faith-based organization that believes in the unlimited potential of the youth. It has been imparting God’s love, truth and hope for all young people regardless of age, race, gender or faith for more than 70 years. Seeds of Hope summer day camp is a Christian based camp as their goal is to reach out and help the Jane & Finch community.

Annual presidential elections allowing the campers to have a voice for their upcoming camp activities!

Founded in 2005 by Benjamin Osei, the Seeds of Hope summer day camp opens a new learning opportunity each day for the kids as they are encouraged to be leaders and responsible youth. Their 4 main attributes are physical, social, academic and most importantly, spiritual, which allows the campers to be prepared for the outside world.

Campers collaborate to compose their own dance moves for their upcoming talent show.

Fun activities in the camp include bible stories, sports, arts (singing, dance, crafts), and academic time. Every week a thrilling and exciting trip is planned, such as Wet n’ Wild, Ontario Place, The ROM, Toronto Islands, picnics, swimming, and many more. During the six-week program, the kids elect a representative to be their voice. For instance, this gives them an opportunity to choose activities during the summer camp. This allows them to experience an adventurous summer with a new foundation in Christ by the time school comes around!

Founder of the organization: Benjamin Osei
Intense game of basketball between the girls v.s. boys.
Campers listening attentively to the staff for instructions on a game they are to participate in!

FOY Staff Members

Temitope Kumapayi
Chanelle Laryea
Kelley Louima

Summary:

Organization:

Youth Unlimited Seeds of Hope

Location:

2745 Jane St, North York, ON M3L 2E8

Ages:

6-13 years old

Contact Information:

Benjamin Osei
416-383-1229
oseiben@hotmail.com

Website:

https://www.benosei.com/seeds-of-hope

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PROFILE: Dovercourt Boys and Girls Club (St. Anthony)

Dovercourt Boys and Girls Club offers after school programs, evening programs, and camps for children and youth ages 4 to 17. Whatever hobby, sport, or passion your child is chasing, they have a place at Dovercourt Boys and Girls Club. Dovercourt’s vision is that all children and youth discover and achieve their dreams and are healthy, successful and active participants in society.

Campers starting off their day with a game of musical chairs to get their energy flowing.

Dovercourt aims to provide a safe and supportive place where children and youth can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships and develop confidence and skills for life. Dovercourt’s 5 core values of: Respect, Belonging, Encouragement and Support, Working Together, and Speaking Out ensure that kids of all ages can develop friendships that will last a lifetime.

Kids staying active playing a game of huckle buckle.

Respect means to strive to offer children and youth the opportunity that will enable them to overcome barriers and achieve their positive potential life. In Belonging, Dovercourt provides a safe, supportive place, where every child is listened to, respected and valued. Through Encouragement and Support, kids are encouraged to be life long learners and how they can benefit and grow from every challenge and obstacle they may encounter. Working Together involves working alongside families and volunteers to provide a healthy environment fostering positivity and confidence. Speaking Out means Dovercourt Boys and Girls speaks on behalf of the community that they will reduce disadvantages and enhance their lives and enable their voices and ideas to be heard.

“What time is it Mr. Wolf?”
Campers playing an exciting game of “Octopus”
Kids awaiting their next game!

Allison Roura
Kristine Doliente
Chantalle Guddaran
Hannah Domaoa
Maureen Hope
Jennifer Castro
Kurt Nartia
Kathy Nguyen

SUMMARY:

Organization:
Dovercourt Boys & Girls Club

Location:
St. Anthony Catholic School
130 Shanly St, Toronto, ON M6H 1L9

Dates/Times:
July 2nd – August 27th
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Age:
4 years old – 6 years old

Contact Information:
Mannie D’elia
mannie@dovercourtkids.com

Wesbite:
www.dovercourtkids.com

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PROFILE: Footsteps to Success (St. Mother Teresa)

Footsteps to Success: St. Mother Teresa is one of the three camps founded by Andre Fullerton and community partners. It is located at the high school St. Mother Teresa at 40 Sewells Rd in Markham. This camp was built to help communities move forward by offering a free six-week program to kids including Arts and Crafts, Leadership, and Sports.

Focus on Youth staff starting off the day with the Breakfast Program

Aside from the various programs offered in Footsteps to Success, a Breakfast program is also offered to the participants. This ensures a more active and lively day for both the staff and the campers. The Breakfast program runs every morning before camp, starting at 9:30 am. Each day at camp is an opportunity for the kids to grow, alongside the counsellors. Having a chance to attend camp encourages children to live a healthy and active lifestyle, and the ability to exercise their talents in many forms.

Campers enjoying a game of rugby and capture the flag

Footsteps to Success offers free admission to youth ages 5-15. The weekly agenda also consists of opening exercises by the Focus on Youth counsellors. The camp is divided into 3 sectors including Arts and Crafts, Leadership, and Sports Camp, in which campers rotate throughout the week. The campers also attend field trips once a week, including the Ontario Science Centre, swimming at local parks, libraries, Royal Ontario Museum, and many more.

Leadership group playing game
Campers enjoying the scenery outside
Breakfast Program

Hiwote Addisalem
Lyanna Whilby
Patrick Stewart
Jeffrey Pineda
Harienah Bastiampillai
Ethan Tilley
Kianna Hill
Billy Leon
Khai Mcgowan
Josephat Ononiwu
Mia Soler
Dylon Gobin
Carissa Federick
Bryanna Whiteman
Niya Husbands
Alijah Douglas
Gilliann Bucknor
Helsa Kalonji
Alwrick Alexander
Zach Brown

Summary

Organization:
Footsteps to Success: St. Mother Teresa

Location:
40 Sewells Rd, Toronto, ON M1B 3G5

Dates/Times:
July 2 to August 9, 2019
9:00am-4:00pm

Age:
5 years old – 15 years old

Contact Information:
Mark Bryce
mark.bryce@tcdsb.org

Website:
w ww.focusonyouthtcdsb.com/footsteps-to-success/

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PROFILE: The Education Academy (St. Sylvester)

The Education Academy (TEA) is a non-profit organization founded in 2008 by a parent council that offers learning opportunities in French as a second language. TEA is a summer day camp that offers FSL educational support and fun activities to do for kids from kindergarten to grade 7.

FOY Staff helping out campers with their French activity

The French summer camp is located at St. Sylvester Catholic School in Scarborough. This school board-supported camp program allows an enjoyable FSL experience daily, combining daily activities such as: organized sports, arts or crafts, and camp games. Character development activities are also be designed to develop campers’ personal skills.

Aside from offering an amazing French summer program, campers are also able to exercise their skills and talents through the daily activities. The camp find ways to incorporate learning within their activities. This way, camp makes learning a new language more enjoyable. The campers get to experience an unforgettable summer.

FOY Staff helping campers with their homework
Say peace!
It’s french time!

Sabrina Kalonji
Dan Faustino
Sairis Garcia
Jessalyn George
Tristan Eccleston
Brenda Titcombe
Naomi Fernandes

SUMMARY

Organization:
The Education Academy

Location:
260 Silver Springs Blvd, Scarborough, ON M1V 1S4

Dates/Times:
July 2 to August 9, 2019
9:00 am-5:30 pm

Age:
5-13 years old

Contact Information:
Andrew Baker
(647)-838-4230
baker.andrew87@gmail.com

Website:
http://edacademy.ca/index.php/en/

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PROFILE: Live For Ball (Blessed Cardinal Newman)

Live For Ball (L F B) is an organization founded by Coach Katrina and Coach Issac in 2008 that offers many summer programs for young children. Their main teachings include encouraging kids to become more confident and having fun through a variety of sports and activities. The program continues to flourish and thrive each year.

Working hard to improve ball handles

This summer program is situated at Blessed Cardinal Newman CHS, 100 Brimley Rd S. It takes place from July 2nd to August 9th from 8AM to 4PM. The ages of the kids ranges from 6 years old to 12 years old.

They offer many activities at their program. Throughout the day, the various activities that the campers play include sports drills, arts and crafts, and other active games. Every afternoon, the campers explore new places and go on a trip. With this in mind, there is never a dull moment for the kids at Live For Ball.

Campers practicing their volleyball skills

With such encouraging staff and a supportive community, the children feel accepted and are able to be themselves. According to their motto, “It’s your life, live it”, Live For Ball believes that everyone can live up to their best potential with hard work and determination. It is a welcoming and lively place that gives the child an opportunity to make memories, and most importantly, excel in various sports.

Biking and scooter time!
FOY staff helping with games
Campers getting ready to play basketball

FOY STAFF: Aanuolowa

Summary

Organization:

Live For Ball

Location:

100 Brimley Rd S, Scarborough, ON M1M 3X4

Dates and Times:

July 2nd to August 9th

8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Age:

From 6 years old to 12 years old

Contact Information:

Katrina Sorra
(416) 707-7033
liveforball@rogers.com

Website:

https://www.liveforball.com/

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PROFILE: Boys and Girls Clubs of West Scarborough (Mary Ward)

The Boys and Girls Clubs of West Scarborough is an organization founded in 1956 that has many branches throughout Scarborough. The motto that they go by is “A good place to be” which relates to their main goals for providing fun-filled activities and a safe place for kids.

Campers playing a game called “Human tic tac toe”

This branch of the Boys and Girls Clubs of West Scarborough is a summer program located at Mary Ward Catholic Secondary School. Within the program, they are divided into age groups. One for 5 to 8 year olds and another for 9 to 12 year olds. From this, each child is able to play suitable activities according to their age. Numerous activities occurring within the camp also include: Arts and Crafts, sports, and many camp games.

Inside activities include a tense game of monopoly

The environment at The Boys and girls Clubs of West Scarborough is a diverse and entertaining one, as each child is taken care of with such enthusiastic employees. The camp truly ensures that the children are having fun and making new friends. Above all, it provides the kids with the opportunity to make their summer an eventful and memorable one.

Rock paper scissors shoot!
Playing a game of president with FOY staff
Look behind you!

FOY Staff (left to right): Bryanna, Yoshi, Victoria, and Hajira

Summary

Organization:

Boys and Girls Clubs of West Scarborough (Mary Ward)

Location:

3200 Kennedy Rd, Scarborough, ON M1V 3S8

Date and Time:

July 2nd – August 7th

8:00 am – 6:00 pm

Age:

From 5 years old to 12 years old

Contact Information:

Talissa Paulit
(647) 463-5542

Website:

https://www.wsncc.org/

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Profile: Our Brother And Sister’s Keeper Youth Organization

My Brother and Sister’s Keeper Youth Organization is a drill based organization that teaches youths different drills such as basketball, volleyball, and many other drills

The summer camp is for boys and girls between the ages of 4-12. Athletes are instructed by university/college level players, coaches, Focus On Youth Staffs as well as a coach from the Raptors Basketball Academy. Campers are divided into groups based on skill level and age

Down Time

Basketball Drills

Jumping Drills

Stretches

whether you are a beginner or a pro, you can still learn a lot from this camp such as advanced drills, basketball and other sports skills in a safe and fun environment. this camp will also teach campers important like skills like confidence, perseverance, teamwork, and leadership.

Kimberly

Alika

FOY Staff Kimberly and Alika

Summary:

Organization:
My Brother and Sister’s Keeper Youth Organization

Location:
Chaminade College School
490 Queens Dr, North York, ON M6L 1M

Dates:
July 4 to August 11

Times:
8 am to 5 pm

Age:
4 – 12 yrs

Contact Information:
coachlamar.bksk@gmail.com

Website:
http://www.bkskelite.com/

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PROFILE: Trust 15

Trust 15 is a charitable organization that provides youth in the Rexdale/North Etobicoke area with programs that promote and facilitate positive behavior, creative expression, and cooperative working skills. They exist to give kids in our community the social and educational tools to succeed in society. This is accomplished through mentoring and positive role model intervention.

Every week, Trust 15 opens its doors to 120 youth in the community through our Ladies on the Rise, Girls on the Rise, Men of Distinction, and Boys of Excellence after-school drop-in programs. They provide a safe, nurturing space for these young people to discuss and find solutions for real-life issues surrounding self-esteem, conflict-resolution, abuse, violence, peer pressure, and family life.

Trust 15 connect youth with mentors, professionals, and community leaders who network with the group members, teaching them crucial tips for success and inspiring them to believe in themselves, their talents, and their futures.

IMG_1406-2 — FOY staff Tyler taking a picture with the campers at Trust15

SUMMARY:

Organization:
Trust 15

Location:
2 Rowntree Rd, Etobicoke, ON M9V 5C7

Date:
July 03 – August 02

Time:
9:00a.m – 4:00p.m

Contact Information:
416-427-5398 (Marcia Brown)

Website: www.trust15.com

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PROFILE: Live For Ball (Blessed Cardinal Newman)

Live for Ball (LFB) is a summer camp which provides basketball skills to their campers and is located at Blessed Cardinal Newman. Their main goal is to build team and individual qualities in a fun and positive environment. Their motto, “It’s your life, live it!” proves that this camp gives their campers what they need in order for them to have the best camp experience.

The organization was founded in 2008 by Isaac King and Katrina Sorra, and every year their growth is very notable. The camp is located at Blessed Cardinal Newman CHS, 100 Brimley Road S. Given their close proximity to the Scarborough Bluffs, the camp goes on regular walks down to the Bluffs to get their campers energized. Throughout the day, they do basketball drills and games. Cheering and positive attitudes are an asset at this camp as all the campers are supportive of each other throughout the day’s activities.

Each year, they seek athletes, new and old, to be in their camp. They hope to help campers live their dreams and to find their own individuality. No matter where a child comes from, they can easily come to LFB to relieve their own stress and have fun. They believe in all of their campers and with enough focus and determination, their campers can do great things.

Group picture

Day filled with fun and games

Enjoying a quick obstacle course

SUMMARY:

Organization:

Live for Ball

Location:

100 Brimley Rd. S, Toronto, ON, M1M 3X4.

Dates/Times:
July 3 to August 10, 2018
8:30am-4:00pm

Contact Information:
Katrina Sorra
(416) 707-7033
liveforball@rogers.com

Website:
http://www.liveforball.com/

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PROFILE: Scarborough Basketball Association (Jean Vanier)

Beginning in 1996, the Scarborough Basketball Association (SBA) is a registered non-profit organization. The main goal of SBA is to serve the youth in the Scarborough area with the opportunity to grow and enjoy their summers with basketball.

SBA is located at Jean Vanier CSS at 959 Midland Avenue. They begin their day with warm ups, basketball drills, and scrimmage. In the latter portion of the day, they learn new basketball skills and begin to exercise those newfound skills on the court.

SBA is run and coached by volunteers. They believe in putting athletes first and winning second. Over the past 10+ years of existence, they have placed Scarborough on the basketball map in Ontario, by producing great basketball players and organizing competitive tournaments. With the positive environment provided by both the campers and staff, SBA is a perfect place for your first dribble.

SUMMARY:

Organization:
Scarborough Basketball Association

Location:
Jean Vanier CSS
959 Midland Ave, Scarborough, ON M1K 4G4

Dates/Times:
9:00am – 3:30pm
July 3 – August 10 2018

Contact Information:
Peter Jones
(416) 285 – 4428
peter_jones@rogers.com

Website:
http://www.sbabasketball.ca/

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