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Triple Balance Community Services has been part of the TCDSB's Focus on Youth program for 3 years. Their summer camp's mission is to provide an affordable, fun and fulfilling program to connect families and youth to recreational activities. The summer camp program is designed for recreational purposes such as arts, sports and leadership activities. Their week's... Continue Reading →
Tropicana's mission "Tropicana Community Services, a Toronto-based multi-service organization, provides all youth, newcomers, people of Black and Caribbean heritage and others in need with opportunities and alternatives that lead to success and positive life choices. They achieve this through culturally appropriate programs such as counseling, child care, educational and employment services, and youth development." ... Continue Reading →
The Child Experience Summer Camp is a non-profit organization created to give children ages 6-12 a fun and active summer. The programs are student led, and student planned. Sports, drama activities, and arts and crafts are the main focus of their programs. Campers are encouraged to participate in all three activities every day. Also, the campers... Continue Reading →
The Toronto Catholic District School Board Administrative department was created to give students the experience of working in an office environment. Located at 80 Sheppard Avenue East. The TCDSB is a friendly work environment. The Administration program runs for six weeks beginning at the end of June from 9am to 5pm on Mondays to Fridays. The... Continue Reading →
The Assistant Custodial position began along with Focus On Youth itself. 40 positions were created to help TCDSB custodians with their heavy workloads during the summer. An assistant custodian's responsibilities are the light work of TCDSB custodians. As one of the custodians said, "They give us an extra pair of hands that... Continue Reading →
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 →
Champs Mentoring Champs began as a homework club in 2007 for children ages 4-11, with only 11 children. The following year they applied with the Focus On Youth program in hopes of expanding this initiative. Their first camp started at Blessed Mother Teresa with 25 children, and has since increased to more than 265 participants aged... Continue Reading →
This year marked the 46th annual Scotiabank Caribbean Carnival in Toronto, formerly know as Caribana. The kick-off event was hosted by the Toronto Police Services on Thursday, July 25th. The Service has had a float in the parade since 1991, and this year the theme was "Diversity in Motion." Hundreds of campers from the... Continue Reading →
By Adrian Camara and Khris Persaud
By Zoe Melo and Keenon Peterson