Celebration of Success 2013 After a long six weeks, Focus on Youth’s 2013 summer program came to an end. To mark the occasion, staff and counselors were invited to a special Celebration of Success at the University of Toronto's Hart House. Stefan Brum and Christina Martin served as the evening's MCs, keeping things light. The... Continue Reading →
Profile: Dmitrik Sports (Hoop House)
The Dmitrik Sports Camp was founded by Michael Dmitrik five years ago. With an average of 15 participants per week, ages 10-14 years old, this camp promotes physical activity primarily by playing basketball all day, every day. The camp is open for players of all skill levels. The camp runs from 9am to 4pm. The morning... Continue Reading →
Profile: Studio 15
Studio 15 is an arts-based camp, mainly run by the sibling team of Jessica and Johnny Dotson, with all decisions overseen by the organization’s executive director, Darrin Lindsay. The camp handles kids ages 10-15, and divides them into 3 age categories. Following the quick success of Studio 15, the administration decided to run programs year-round. The... Continue Reading →
Profile: Boys and Girls Club of Lawrence Heights
The Boys and Girls Club of Lawrence Heights is one of three satellite communities of St. Alban's Boys and Girls Club. Located at Dante Alighieri's Beatrice Campus at 50 Ameer Ave, there's plenty of space for kids to play and have a great time. The site is right by a park, with a lot of outdoor space, and... Continue Reading →
Profile: Artstarts
Artstarts began in 1992, when four artists came together in the Toronto Oakwood-Eglington area. They wanted to use art in their neighborhood in a positive way. Since that time, Artstarts has grown in ways that continue to amaze even the founders. Artstarts Summer Camp starts July 2nd, and goes until July 18th. The camp runs from... Continue Reading →