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 Rd. and Finch Ave E. This camp runs from July 9th to August 4th. Throughout the summer, the kids are placed in different groups to work together as a team and to make new friendships. Each team earns points for competitions and games. The team with the most points at the end of the week, receives a prize.

Each day, the camp emphasizes on a specific topic, like nature or even drama/dance. Through these daily activities, the kids further expand their imagination. The children are encouraged to work independently and in teams. They focus on positive peer relationships, increasing self-confidence and self-esteem levels, and allow the children to work on their leadership/mentoring abilities.

SUMMARY:

Organization: United Youth of Canada: St. Ignatius of Loyola

Location: 2350 McCowan Rd., Toronto, ON, M1S 4B4

Dates: July 6 to August 4, 2014

Times: 9:00am-4:00pm

Contact Information:
Andrea Tull
(647)-383-8923
atull@unitedyouthagainstdrugs.com

Website: http://unitedyouthofcanada.org/

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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 to give them words of motivation. The kids are then seperated into their skill levels. The counselors help the kids in training such as dribbling, passing and shooting.

In the afternoon, kids play a game of basketball with their respective groups. Counselors, who loves the sport itself, also set up a variety of other games such as dodge ball and capture the flag. SBA created this program to help the kids build a relationship with their peers and to motivate them to work harder on their passion.

Scarborough Basketball Association focuses on building different skills for their campers such as team work, responsibility, communication and sportsmanship. In this camp, kids build character, develop friendships and have a lot of fun. SBA sees that to start at a young age is an opportunity for the kids to discover what they love and help achieve their dream of becoming just their favourite basketball player.

Summary:

Organization:

Scarborough Basketball Association

Location:

Jean Vanier

959 Midland Ave, Scarborough, ON M1K 4G4

Dates/Times:

9am – 3:30pm

July 2 – August 8 2015

Contact Information:

Peter Jones

(416) 285 – 4428

peter_jones@rogers.com

Website:

http://www.sbabasketball.ca/

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 for six weeks. In the morning, they have free play where they can play different activities as a group. They then have dance fitness program on some days, swim at a local pool or play at the local park. After lunch, campers have another dance fitness program.

The program for basketball is offered for kids ages 8-15 and runs for six weeks. In the morning, they have free play with the other group to play activities. After separated from the other group, the kids practice their basketball skills such as dribbling, passing and shooting. After lunch, kids would practice as a team by basketball scrimmage. On other days they same with the other group, have a basketball game or play sports such as baseball, soccer, football and many other sports.

Recognize for Real keeps the youth in the community engaged during the summer through the exciting programs they offer. Kids definitely create wonderful memories with the new friends they made and practice the skills they already have or learn new things at camp. On other days, kids go on trips such as the Pan Am Games. Recognize for Real allows the kids to have an enjoyable summer filled with hopes and long lasting memories.

 

Summary:

Organization:

Recognize for Real

Location:

Monsignor Fraser

45 Norfinch Drive, Toronto, ON M3N 1W8

Dates/Times:

July 6  – August 14 2015

8am – 3:30pm

Age:

4 – 9 years old, 8 – 15 years old

Contact Information:

Clayton Thomas

(647) 996 – 7325

clayton.max.thomas@gmail.com

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 camp created that concerns their own safety. They are then divided into different age group and rotate to different activity session: Arts, Drama and Sports. These activity sessions are set up to help kids discover their passion and practice it.

 

 

In the afternoon, kids are gathered all together to play fun activities such as dodgeball, octopus and many more. Every week the whole camp goes on a swimming trip to their local swimming pool. On certain days, the whole camp goes on a trip that is set up for them or gather with the other camps to play many games that were organized by their counselors. The Child Experience Camp also sets ups a talent show for the kids to present their talent to their parents. This is one way they help the kids tap into their creativity and self-expression.

Overall, The Child Experience Camp seeks to keep the kids busy during the summer. They perceive the camp as a way to  broaden the kids’ communication skills while they interact with different kids who they have never met or kids who were in the same school as them. They see this camp as a foundation to the child’s growth and make life long memories with the new friends that they make. The Child Experience Camp’s counselors and volunteers work hard to make their camp fun and memorable.

Summary:

Organization:

The Child Experience Camp

Location:

Our Lady of Fatima

3176 St Clair Ave E, Toronto, ON M1L 1V6

Dates/Times:

June 29 – August 7 2015

9am – 4pm

Contact Information:

Anthony Tacoma

(647) 293 – 1103

anthony.tacoma@tcecanada.org

Website:

http://www.tcecanada.org/

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 need and support the kids in everything they do. In the morning, kids have the opportunity to choose any game they prefer. They then run various organized activities such as art and sports. Kids can use their creativity to create crafts they can bring home to their family. They then keep the kids active by playing sports activities or games that involves running.

In the afternoon, kids swim at their local pool or go to the park and play games. They then keep the kids active by playing sports activities or games that involves running. SEFSS ensures that the kids are having fun as they do what they like in camp and feel welcome.

St. Elizabeth Family Support Services offers a camp for youths in the community and those who are from a newcomer family. They ensure that the kids feel welcome into the community while providing a safe place for the youth.

Summary:

Organization:

St. Elizabeth Family Support Services

Location:

Blessed Margherita

108 Spenvalley Dr, Toronto, ON, Canada

Dates/Times:

8am – 4pm

July 6 – August 21 2015

Age:

4-12 years old

Contact Information:

Adesuwa

(647) 686 – 4125

info@sefss.ca

Website:

http://www.sefss.ca/home_page.php