PROFILE: East Scarborough Boys & Girls Club (St. Brendan)

The Boys & Girls Club of East Scarborough located at St. Brendan Catholic School is a warm and welcoming place for all families and kids.

Playing Simon Says with the FOY staff.

An intense game of Connect 4.

This unique drop-in program takes in children from ages 6 to 12 years old immersing them in outdoor activities rather than being in a classroom all day. In the morning and afternoon the kids are treated with snack time to ensure maximum energy in order to take on the day. There is always something to do at St. Brendan whether it is arts and crafts, playing in the park or going on weekly trips.

Showing off the chalk and glue art made earlier in the day.

Playing a game of Huckle Buckle with the other campers in the gym.

St.Brendan’s summer program build stronger relationships with families, friends and the community. Children and youth in East Scarborough Boys and Girls Club discover and achieve their dreams and grow up to be healthy, successful and active participants in society.

Group photo of campers and camp staff.

FOY Staff (L-R): Jessica, Takira, and Alessia.

SUMMARY:

Organization:
East Scarborough Boys and Girls Club

Location:
Saint Brendan Catholic School
186 Centenial Rd, Scarborough, ON M1C 1Z9

Dates:
July 3 – August 17

Times:
7:00 AM-6:00 PM

Age:
6 years old – 12 years old

Contact Information:
Onyx Duggan
(416)-536-4102
info@esbgc.org

Website:
http://www.esbgc.net

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PROFILE: Footsteps to Success: St. Mother Teresa

Footsteps to Success: St. Mother Teresa is located at St. Mother Teresa Catholic Academy, 40 Sewells Road, has been home to many children in the community during the summer. This amazing program was created by the one and only Andre Fullerton. This six-week program is offered for free so that every child is able to join the program including dance/arts, sports, and leadership

SMT 1 — Campers getting their groove on dancing to music.

Footsteps to Success is one of the two camps that were founded by Andre Fullerton and community partners, it was created so that youth could be involved and to help urban communities forward. Footsteps give the youth the tools they need in order to become successful in life. The program enriches children in a positive atmosphere. Staff and campers are always energized, enthusiastic, and eager and ready to learn. Counselors and campers heavily impact each other as they both learn something new every day. Everyone works together to have the best summer experience possible.

SMT 8 — Campers exploring their creativity with drawing.

This program also provides the children with breakfast every morning so that they have the energy for the entire day. Every week the camp goes on at least one trip, whether it’s to the movies, swimming, or even bowling, the campers go on fun and exciting trips! Footsteps also have a special partnership with TIRF, a rugby program that comes and teaches the kids how to play the sport. At Footsteps, children are enriched with the knowledge that they need to become better versions of themselves and succeed.

Campers showing each other their artwork

Campers practicing for their talent show performance

Camper and FOY Staff preparing for a game

Campers posing while watching their friends dance

FOY Staff: Patricia (SMT), Grace (SMT), and Charlynne (SMT)

FOY Staff: Jaheim (SMT), Maxwell (SMT), Dillon (SMT), Audreyanna (SMT), Mackenzie (SMT), Gladys (SMT), and Anika (SMT)

FOY Staff: Niya (SMT), and Shamar (SMT)

SUMMARY:

Organization:
Footsteps to Success: St. Mother Teresa Catholic Academy

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

Dates/Times:
July 4 to August 11, 2016
9:00am-4:00pm

Age:
5 years old – 14 years old

Contact Information:
Mark Bryce
(416)-200-8050
mark.bryce@tcdsb.org

Website:
Footsteps

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PROFILE: Dmitrik Sports

Hoop House Basketball, located at Dante Alighieri Academy, is a sensational camp in order for kids to hone their skills in basketball. This camp was founded by Michael Dmitrik who has had a passion for basketball and he now has over 10 years of experience with being a certified NCCP (national certificate coaching program) coach. Hoop House Basketball takes pride in catering to each individual athlete in order to meet their needs and abilities.

FOY staff teaching passing drills to campers.

A normal day at this camp consist of an early shoot around, stretches, drills, and lastly intense games with high reward. This camp ensures progress in your game and mental toughness over time.

Campers practicing their passes to one another.

Afternoon shoot out before drills.

At this camp, kids are able to train and play in a safe environment with a well-trained coach. With the help of their Focus on Youth coaches the kids progressively grow a passion for the game while being able to create moments that will last forever.

Head coach running a few shooting games to train the campers competitive nature.

Practicing shooting form without a ball.

Besides basketball training and competitions, the campers are also enlightened by motivational speakers. The speakers come in to give the youth a different perspective on how to become a better person because it more than just a game.

Group photo of all the Hoop House Basketball campers and staff.

FOY Staff (L-R): Ariel, Dinar, Fralex

SUMMARY:

Organization:
Hoop House Basketball

Location:
Dante Alighieri Academy
60 Playfaire Ave, Toronto, ON M6B 2P9

Date:
July 4 to August 10, 2018

Time:
9:00am-4:00pm

Age:
12 years old – 16 years old

Contact Information:
Michael Dmitrik
(416)-454-3775
info@hoophousebasketball.com

Website:
http://hoophousebasketball.com

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PROFILE: The Education Academy

The Education Academy is located at St. Gerald Separate School at Old Sheppard Ave and Victoria Park Ave. It is a summer day camp that provides children from kindergarten all the way up to grade 8 an opportunity to learn and advance their French while having fun playing sports and doing art activities.

TEA 1 — Campers enjoying some fun free time inside the gym.

The Education Academy is a non-profit organization established in 2008 as a parent group engaged in language education and characters development for parents and

TEA 2 — Campers racing around the field in the sun.

children. The camp incorporates education within their activities. The camp offers sports, arts, and crafts as well as a weekly field trip held on Fridays. The camp also offers daily French lessons to improve and strengthen their oral and written skills. The camp makes learning a new language fun and easy for all ages

At the Education Academy, not only do the kids prepare their French language for the upcoming school year but they also get to enjoy a fun summer camp with many activities provided by the welcoming staff and fellow campers. An unforgettable and amazing summer for you!

A camper doing some fun arts and crafts!

Enjoying a game of basketball!

Campers gathered around to do some yoga!

FOY Staff: Claire (Vanier), Rozanna (Vanier), and Jataschae (Vanier)

FOY Staff: Malici (Vanier) and Neayjah (Vanier)

SUMMARY:

Organization:
The Education Academy

Location:
St. Gerald Separate School
200 Old Sheppard Ave, North York, ON M2J 3L9

Dates/Times:
July 4 to August 12, 2018
9:00am-4:00pm

Age:
5 years old – 14 years old

Contact Information:
Annie Zhu
(416)-828-619
annie@edacademy.ca

Website:
The Education Academy

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PROFILE: Footsteps to Success (West) Father Henry Carr C.S.S

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.

Getting to know the campers @ Footsteps To Success FHC

Footsteps Camp is for youth ages 10-15 and runs (like most FOY funded programs) for 6 weeks. Footsteps at Father Henry Carr provides programs and activities for the youth of the Rexdale community. Campers have the opportunity to experience Sport, Art, and Leadership activities. As a result, the youth are able to build friendships, leadership skills and have a memorable experience.

Focus on Youth students are mindful of Andre’s positive vision. The students act as positive role models by using their skills and training to lead, supervise and relate to the youth. The leaders also bring forth a positive attitude that encourages a hospitable environment.

FOY Staff Bottom left to top right: Alleluia, Jaime, Judah, Krystal, Alexa, Christabel, Naiomi, Jahaisha, Victoria, Anmal, Nana, Ben, Vanessa, Annabell, Alex, Illia, Isaac, Kofi, Tevin.

Summary:

Organization: Footsteps to Success

Location: Father Henry Carr – 1760 Martin Grove Road, Etobicoke, ON M9V 3S4

Date: July 6 – August 14

Time: 8:30 – 4:00

Contact Information: 416-222-8282 (Mr. Andre Fullerton)

Website: focusonyouthtcdsb.com

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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 years old.

Getting to know the kids @ St.Francis de Sales.

This program gives participants a chance to interact with children from other communities. It also serves as a vital resource for students and their families as a way of supporting various social, emotional and physical needs through recreational programs. In addition, R.A.Y.S welcomes newcomers to Canada so that they can interact and make new friends while in a fun and safe environment.

All in all, the Recruit Access Youth Sports camp would be a great camp for any kids ages 4-13; especially if they enjoy sports and/or arts. Campers here always create new friendships and unforgettable experiences!

Summary

Organization: Recruit Access Youth Sports

Location: 333 Firgrove Crescent Downsview, ON, M3N 1K9

Ages: 4-13

Dates/Times: July 2 – August 8

Contact Information:

Jason Weatherup

rays_jason@yahoo.ca

(647) 888-2964

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PROFILE: The Toronto Basketball

At the Toronto Basketball Club (TBC), campers ranging from the ages of 6 to 20 years old can learn, train, and develop new basketball skills. At the camp, they provide a wide variety of training to get their campers active and energized.

The camp is located at St. Patrick’s Secondary School, 49 Felstead Avenue. This organization was founded in the year 2000. While helping to develop and train young athletes for 17 years, they decided to expand their horizons and started to open summer camps 2 years ago. The objective of these camps are to train and develop the skills of young athletes in hopes they could one day continue their career in basketball.

One of the reasons behind the success to the camp is the amazing camp counselors. The staff encourage their campers to do their best and strive for improvement. TBC partnered with the Focus on Youth program because they wanted to provide youth an opportunity to be employed and encourage upcoming youth to become future athletes.

FOY Staff (L-R): Janiri Nunal (Neil), Sabrina Ayson (Neil), Joleia Bucad (Neil), and Temitope Azeez (Neil)

SUMMARY:

Organization:
Toronto Basketball Club

Location:
St. Patrick Catholic Secondary School
49 Felstead Ave, Toronto, ON M4J 1G3

Dates:
July 4 to August 11th 2017

Times:
9:00am-4:00pm

Contact Information:
Kevin Morris
kevinmorris181@yahoo.com
(647)677-5228

Website:
https://www.facebook.com/torontobasketballclubsouth/

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PROFILE: Footsteps to Success East

Footsteps to Success (East) located at Blessed Mother Teresa CSS, 40 Sewells Rd, has been home to many children in the community during the summer. This amazing program was created by the one and only Andre Fullerton. This 6 week program is offered for free so that every child has a chance to grow and develop while having fun in the summer. Kids can participate in various programs including dance/arts, sports and leadership.

Campers full of curiosity walking through the Science Centre

Footsteps to Success is one of two camps founded by Andre Fullerton and community partners, created to become involved with youth, and to help urban communities to move forward. Footsteps gives youth the tools that they need in order to succeed in life. The program enriches children in a positive atmosphere. Staff and campers are always enthusiastic, energized and ready to learn. Counsellors and campers heavily impact each other as they both learn something new every day. Everyone works together to have the best summer experience possible.

This program also provides breakfast to children in the morning so that they have energy for the entire day. Throughout each week the camp goes on at least one trip whether it be the movies, swimming, or even bowling! Footsteps also has a special partnership with TIRF, a rugby program that comes in to teach the kids how to play. At Footsteps, children are enriched with knowledge in every way.

Posing for a photo at the Science Centre!

Campers posing with the one and only Jonathan from Media Team.

Who needs training wheels when you have counselors.

Shamar Thomas(SMT), Sheldon Goulbourne(Neil)

Far left: Rychez Leslie(SMT), Center: Carisa Fredenck(Neil), Far Right: Ojie Osazuwa(Neil)

From Left to Right: Dominic Dike(SMT), Jeremiah Hill(SMT), Shimar Baker(SMT), Jordan Jackson(SMT)

From Left to Right: Geoffrey Wang(Libermann), Niya Husbands(Vanier), Yasmine Vertilus(SMT), Nicholas Tseng(Neil), Jordan Patrick(SMT), Bryan Palmero(Vanier)

Marianne Polvorosa(Libermann)

SUMMARY:

Organization:
Footsteps to Success: Blessed Mother Teresa CSS

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

Dates:
July 4 to August 11th 2017

Times:
9:00am-4:00pm

Contact Information:
Mark Bryce
416-200-8050
mark.bryce@tcdsb.org

Website: https://www.tcdsb.org/FORSTUDENTS/FOCUSONYOUTH/Pages/Footsteps-to-Success-summer-camp.aspx

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PROFILE: Central Neighbourhood House (Our Lady of Lourdes)

The Central Neighbourhood House is an institute that caters the needs of the community and local area. Located in the beautiful, downtown Catholic School Facility of Our Lady of Lourdes, Central Neighbourhood House which is the perfect environment for kids to safely explore the landscape around them.

23223 — Campers strike a pose as they break for snack time!

Central Neighbourhood House is the second oldest settlement house in Toronto. For the past 105 years, their team of staff and volunteers have worked hand in hand with neighbours, to offer a wide range of excellent programs for children and youth, new Canadians, families, women and seniors. In the summer, Our Lady of Lourdes provides a space for the CNH to run a summer program for kids ages 5 – 14.

DSC_0142 (1).jpg — A camper discusses the *manga* she is currently reading “*Naruto*,” with a camp counselor.

Campers enjoy diverse programming that includes daily swimming trips, arts and community engagement activities in and around our neighbourhood, as well as group trips to exciting destinations every Friday.
They also offer a terrific Summer Leadership Program, which is also a part of their summer camp program, for youth aged 13 and over.

FOY staff love to keep the faith on the job!

All peace around here!

CNH provides many opportunities for the social, recreational, cultural and educational development of our campers, through team-building activities centered on recreation, language, and the arts. Activities include arts & crafts, sports, games, drama, dance, music and photography as well as swimming and field trips. Most important, friends are made and unforgettable adventures are to be had!

FOY Staff: Justin M, Kyle P, Brian H, Tiffany W (NEIL Centre)

SUMMARY:

Organization:
Central Neighbourhood House

Location:
Our Lady of Lourdes School
444 Sherbourne St, Toronto, ON M4X 1K2

Dates/Times:
July 4 – August 19
8:30am – 4:30pm

Age:
5 – 13 years old

Contact Information:
416-925-4363
416-797-5043
cguthrie@cnh.on.ca

Website:
http://www.cnh.on.ca/

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PROFILE: Live for Ball

Live for Ball (LFB) is a summer camp which provides basketball skills to their campers. 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.