The Education Academy is a French summer day camp offered for children between the ages of 5-14. The organization was founded in 2008 by a parent committee to focus on character development in students as they strive to meet their educational needs. This camp operates at St. Aidan Catholic School, at 3521 Finch Avenue East, just east of... Continue Reading →
PROFILE: Dovercourt Boys and Girls Club
Dovercourt Boys and Girls Club was founded in 1957 by a group of people who were concerned about kids and decided to start up a club to allow children to be involved in the community. Home to over 200 kids per week, the camp pushes their hardest to assure that they have an unforgettable... Continue Reading →
PROFILE: United Youth of Canada
United Youth of Canada is an organization founded in 2008 by Andrea Tull and her husband. The main purpose of the camp is to "Reach, Teach and Empower our Youth." The camp runs various activities for the kids from sports, to arts, to even community service. The camp is located at St. Ignatius Catholic School, near McCowan... Continue Reading →
PROFILE: Jean Vanier Scarborough Basketball Association
Jean Vanier Scarborough Basketball Association's goal is to provide youth the opportunity to grow and enjoy life through the sport of basketball. They set up camps for the youths in the area who wish to understand the game of basketball or improve their skills. In the morning, kids gather in a circle for the coach... Continue Reading →
PROFILE: Monsignor Fraser Recognize for Real
Monsignor Fraser Recognize for Real offers two different programs that satisfy youths' passion and interests. They have a program for kids interested in music and basketball. Recognize for Real is offered to kids who want to pursue their creative intellects and physical talents. The program for musical fitness is offered for kids ages 4-9 and runs... Continue Reading →
PROFILE: The Child Experience Camp (Our Lady of Fatima)
The Child Experience Camp Our Lady of Fatima is created to keep the kids engaged throughout the summer season. They facilitate several themed activities that varies every week to ensure that the kids are enjoying their camp experience. In the morning, kids are gathered in the circle to remind them of the many rules the... Continue Reading →
PROFILE: St. Elizabeth Family Support Services
St. Elizabeth Family and Support Services unifies and empowers people towards self-reliance in the community and advocate social awareness in the form of workshops exploring various avenues to achieve life goals. In order to achieve these goals, they provided a camp for youths in the community. St. Elizabeth Family Support Services provides the materials they... Continue Reading →
PROFILE: Tropicana Community Services
Tropicana Community Services was founded about 35 years ago by Robert Brown who wanted to assist with the transition for those emigrating from the Caribbean. The company's name was formed from “tropi-” in Tropical and “-cana” from Canada, making the known name of Tropicana. The camp's main goal is to promote multiculturalism. The staff strongly believes that learning about other cultures and backgrounds... Continue Reading →
PROFILE: Boys and Girls Club of West Scarborough
The Boys and Girls Club of West Scarborough (BGCWS) has been the centre of the West Scarborough Community since 1956 when it was initiated by the Scarborough Civitan Service Club through community action. To this day, the Boys and Girls Club continues to provide support for the community. Their mission is "to provide a safe, supportive... Continue Reading →
PROFILE: Eastview Neighbourhood Community Centre (Holy Cross)
Eastview Neighbourhood Community Centre has welcomed people for over 40 years. They have played an important role to the people of the community through a broad range of recreational, social and capacity-building programs. This camp is located at Holy Cross Catholic School, and runs for about 6 weeks in the duration of July to mid-August from 9:00 AM... Continue Reading →