PROFILE: United Youth of Canada

The United Youth of Canada was founded in 2006. It was created by Andrea Tull and her husband, they hoped to use creative means to provide kids with opportunities to learn and grow in different, creative ways. The camp offers a variety of arts and craft activities and sports.

IG 1 — Campers playing a game of concentration 64.

The United Youth of Canada summer camp runs from July 3rd until August 3rd from 9AM to 4PM. At camp the children show off their creativity and talents through various types of arty by creating plays, making musical instruments, choreographing dance routines, and producing various crafts. They also play sports and games.

IG 2 — Campers pretending to be wizards.

Each week is different, however, their weekly schedule is as follows:

Daily Schedule:
Monday –Acquaintance
Tuesday – Nature
Wednesday – Drama & Dance
Thursday – Cultural
Friday – Trips

With the UYC, each camper grows with each other and develops leadership skills both independently and together. Through this camp, kids can learn more about themselves and strive to become even greater!

Camper and camp counselor having fun on the swings!

Posing for the camera!

Campers enjoying the shade during a hot day talking about stuff.

FOY Staff: Victoria (Grad)

FOY Staff: Zyril (Libermann)

FOY Staff: John Paul (Libermann)

SUMMARY:

Organization:
United Youth of Canada

Location:
St. Ignatius of Loyola
2350 McCowan Road, Scarborough, Ontario, M1S 4B4.

Dates/Times:
July 4 to August 3rd, 2018
9:00AM – 4:00PM

Contact Information:
Andrea Tull
(647) 383 8923

Email:
atull@unitedyouthofcanada.org

Website
United Youth Canada

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PROFILE: Tropicana Community Services (St. Barnabas)

Located at St. Barnabas Catholic School, campers can be seen having fun at the Tropicana Community Services (TCS) camp. Tropicana Community Services was founded by Robert Brown approximately 37 years ago. He had the assistance with those who were immigrating from the Caribbean. The company’s name was formed from “tropi-” in Tropical and “-cana” from Canada, making the known name of Tropicana.

Tough game of soccer early in the morning.

Snack time for the campers.

Camp Tropicana poster for the 5-7 year old age group.

Here at TCS, their philosophy is that summer camps are not just about recreational activities but rather they should incorporate activities that teach useful life skills. A great example of this is through their weekly Martial Art lessons that teach the campers self-defense skills in a fun way. The camp also go on weekly trips from the movie theatres, to the local splash pad, and more.

An intense game of Jenga.

Camper showing off the kite she made.

At the Tropicana Community Services camp it is always a fun and exciting time as they have different weekly themes in which the activities revolve around. TCS provides an amazing experience through its philosophy based on education and entertainment, as well as the welcoming staff ready to greet every camper.

Martial Art instructor teaching the kids some stretches.

Campers learning some self-defense moves.

This camp caters to every kid and helps promote a safe environment and play a meaningful role in developing a better tomorrow for these kids.

Processed with VSCO with a6 preset — FOY Staff (L-R): Kristabelle & Destiny

SUMMARY:

Organization:
Tropicana Community Services

Location:
St. Barnabas Catholic School
30 Washburn Way, Scarborough, ON M1B 1H3

Date:
July 20 – August 10

Time:
7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Age:
5 – 14 years old

Contact:
Mark Tremblay
(416) 439-9009
info@tropicanacommunity.org

Website:
http://tropicanacommunity.org

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PROFILE: Dovercourt Boys & Girls Club (St. Luigi)

Dovercourt Boys and Girls Club offers summer camp for children and youth ages 4 – 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 should discover and achieve their dreams and are healthy, successful and active participants in society.

Campers waiting their turn to play a game

Dovercourt has 5 core values, Respect, Belonging, Encouragement and Support, Working Together, and Speaking Out. These core values are what makes Dovercourt special and allows the kids to have wonderful and bright futures.

Respect means to offer children from all backgrounds access to resources, supports, and opportunities to benefit their future. Belonging means providing them a safe and supportive place where they are valued and respected. Encouragement and Support mean helping them develop lifestyles that will help them be lifelong learners and equip them with leadership skills. Working Together means working with the community and parents to provide the children with an amazing and fun program. 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.

Campers getting lined up to make teams for a game

Enjoying a fun day at summer camp!

FOY Staff: Princess (Romero) & Steven (Romero)

FOY Staff: Nia (Romero) & Zamora (Romero)

SUMMARY:

Organization:
Dovercourt Boys & Girls Club

Location:
St. Luigi Catholic School
2 Ruskin Ave Toronto, ON M6P 3P8

Dates/Times:
July 3rd – August 31st
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Age:
4 years old – 17 years old

Contact Information:
Tony Palermo
(416) 560-0151
tony@dovercourtkids.com

Website:
Dovercourt Boy & Girls

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

The Dovercourt Boys and Girls Club, located at St. Anthony Catholic School, is fun filled program that keeps children aged 4-6 years old occupied during the summer break. Activities include recreational activities, trips, swimming and special events like crazy hair day and pyjama day.

Camper with the camp supervisor showing off their crazy hair!

Campers showing off their crazy hair!

This camp has over 50 camps and the staff run various activities that utilize the gym, the school yard, and the art room. They also provide a state of the art snack program for those kids who do not have a lunch or are still hungry throughout the busy day.

Campers and staff having a blast in the gym while playing with the parachute.

Each day is something new! The Boys and Girls Club staff ensure that they help each kid find their passion and are able to develop skills while creating life long friendships this summer.

Campers making a silly face

A group photo of the youngest group of campers.

FOY Staff (L-R) TOP ROW: Adrian T., Gemner S., Daniel B., Michelle S., Szerna Mae D., Julia D. BOTTOM ROW: Tia W., Tiandria T., Elizabeth A.

SUMMARY:

Organization:
Dovercourt Boys and Girls Club

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

Date:
July 3 – August 31

Time:
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Age:
4 – 6 year olds

Contact:
Alyssa Martins
(416) – 888 – 5530
info@dovercourtkids.com

Website:
http://www.dovercourtkids.com

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PROFILE: St. Alban’s Boys Girls Club: York Humber PS

St. Alban’s Boys and Girls Club was founded in 1949 and serve over 2000 members a year at their founding clubhouse plus 1000 more in 18 satellite sites including locations in three United Way identified priority neighborhoods.

At St. Alban’s, they strive to maintain and strengthen their core services to children and youth while growing to meet the varied and changing needs of our communities.
St. Alban’s Boys and Girls Club offers kids a chance to bond with peers their own age through sports activities and outdoor games. This allows them to learn comradery and teamwork skills that they would not be able to attain in an at home environment. They also benefit from a healthy active lifestyle and leadership mentorship from positive young role models.

Campers enjoying their free time, playing basketball.

Campers at the St. Alban’s Boys and Girls Club are always full of enthusiasm and greatly reflect the energy of their camp counselors. It was great to see kids excited and immersed in sports such as rugby, one which not many campers had previously had the opportunity to try. The camp recognizes that kids love trying new things and take advantage of this thirst in their own backyards.

SUMMARY

Organization:
St.Alban’s Boys and Girls Club

Location:
100 Emmett Avenue, York, ON
York Humber PS

Age:
6-12

Date/Time:
Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5pm

Website:
www.stalbansclub.ca

Contact info:
shawn@stalbansclub.ca

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PROFILE: Seeds of Hope Youth Unlimited: St.Jane Frances

The Seeds of Hope summer day camp was established in 2005 by Benjamin Osei and has provided a fun and safe space for campers to be engaged and learn ever since. The goal of the camp is to create a supportive and enriching environment that gives campers a place to belong and feel completely welcome to be themselves. All summer, kids, and youth have the opportunity to learn from each other, their supervisors and themselves in order to blossom into their full potential.

Every day there are fun activities for the kids including sports, arts as well as academic learning and bible stories. They organize exciting and educational field trips for the campers such as African Lion Safari, Wet, and Wild, picnics, and swimming! As the founder, Ben Osei says, “By the time they go back to school they’ll have lots of stories to share.”

At Seeds of Hope, campers are encouraged to be leaders and responsible individuals. In fact, many campers become camp counselors and volunteers when they turn sixteen! This camp experience is the gift that does not stop giving as it opens the doors for opportunities and friendships that continue into the campers’ adolescence.

Summary:

Organization:
Youth Unlimited’s Seeds of Hope
St. Jane Francis Catholic School

Dates and Hours:
July 6th to August 21st, 2015 8:30am – 4pm

Location:
2745 Jane St.

Contact Info:
Benjamin Osei
416-383-1229
oseiben@hotmail.com

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Profile: North Region Basketball: St. John the Evangelist

North Region Basketball Association was started in 2000 by two school teachers in North York. At that time, quality basketball was not easily accessible to youth in North York. Our first season in 2000 consisted of 9 girls and 9 boys, playing 3 on 3 with an instructional component.

Group picture of the supervisor and campers of NRBA

North Region Basketball Association encourages kids in the summer that nothing to do, to come to try out and gain some basketballs skills and experiences they might need if they want to pursue the career. For the last couple of summers, they have been taking kids off the streets and registering them for camps. The program runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays for children age 10 and above from 1-3pm.

SUMMARY

Organization:
North Region Basketball

Location:
20 Beverly Hills Dr, Downsview, ON M3L 1A1

Dates/Times:
July 3rd – August 11th

Ages:
10 years old – 18years old

Contact Info:
647-519-3983
nbiagini@sympatico.ca

Website:
www.tonrba.com

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Profile: Youth Now On Track Summer Camp: St. John the Evangelist

The YNOT Summer Camp was founded in July 2004 by the Board of Directors Youth Now On Track Services (YNOT). Youth Now On Track Services is a registered charitable organization which caters to the low-income families in the surrounding community. Located at 2300 Shepherd Avenue West near Weston Road in North York, YNOT has implemented and supported many programs for youth and their families.

Each day is filled with fun and engaging activities such as: playing in the gym, visiting the community park and playing outside on the school playground. On most Fridays, the camp goes on a variety of field trips outside of the community, where campers have the opportunity to grow and learn something new.

At the end of the day, the most important thing at St. Jude’s Youth Now On Track Summer Camp is the well being and happiness of each camper. Campers learn that their words and actions have a power that can be used to show kindness towards one another. This lesson is demonstrated beautifully by the role models placed at the camp who love to keep campers smiling!

SUMMARY

Organization:
Youth Now On Track

Location:
20 Beverly Hills Dr, Downsview, ON M3L 1A1

Dates/Times:
July 3rd – August 11th

Ages:
7 years old – 17 years old

Contact Info:
647.427.4898
info@ynotservices.org

Website:
www.ynotservices.org

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PROFILE: West Scarborough Boys & Girls Club (The Divine Infant)

Located at The Divine Infant Catholic School is the Boys and Girls Clubs of West Scarborough. This camp provides a positive and safe place where campers can discover their interests whether it is sports, arts, cooking, and so forth.

Campers showing off their drawings about themselves.

Arts and crafts time with the campers.

FOY staff helping out the kids brainstorm.

Their goal is to provide “a good place to be” for their campers. The camp aims to be a place where children are able to experience new opportunities, build positive relationships and develop necessary skills to assist with their future.

Snack time with the campers.

Drama role play with the campers.

Dance lesson with one of the FOY staff.

Each day is something new, especially with weekly field trips and trips to the local swimming pool. Boys and Girls Club ensures that they help the kids find their passion, and are able to develop them. Whether it is sports, arts, or even dance, the counsellors make sure that there is never a dull moment at camp.

A group photo with the staff and the campers.

FOY Staff (L-R): Janice, Stephanie, Camille, Aleks

SUMMARY:

Organization:
Boys and Girls Club of West Scarborough

Location:
The Divine Infant Catholic School
30 Ingleton Blvd, Scarborough, ON M1V 3H7

Date:
July 3th – August 10th

Time:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Age:
5 years old – 12 years old

Contact Information:
Bridgette Rivaldo
(647) 210-3555
ws_info@wsbgc.ca

Website:
https://www.wsncc.org/

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PROFILE: Boys and Girls Club of East Scarborough (St. Thomas More)

The Boys and Girls Club of East Scarborough located at St. Thomas More Catholic School is a wonderful and safe environment for youth from ages 6-12 years old. Campers learn new games and activities, meet new people and build friendships that will last a lifetime.

Campers and staff playing a game of Duck Duck Goose.

The Boys and Girls Club of East Scarborough has served the community for over 60 years and has been providing programs and services for more than 6,000 children in over 19 locations across East Toronto. Their vision is for children and youth in East Scarborough to discover and achieve their dreams and grow up to be healthy, successful and active participants in society.