Footsteps to Success is one of two 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. Footsteps Camp is for youth ages 10-15 and runs (like most FOY funded programs) for 6 weeks, free of admission. Footsteps at Father Henry... Continue Reading →
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Profile: Recognize For Real
Recognize for Real is a youth organization that was founded in 2005. The program runs for 6 weeks and takes place at Monsignor Fraser and serves the surrounding community that is classified as a high-risk neighborhood. The program focuses on making positive strides in the community through leadership and sport initiatives, as well as encouraging... Continue Reading →
Profile: St. Andrews Summer Camp
St. Andrews Summer Camp St. Andrews Summer Camp was founded 8 years ago by the parish of St. Andrews. It has since grown and developed to serve the church community, as well as the surrounding Rexdale community. The Camp is geared towards children aged 5-12, and its runs for 6 weeks. In addition, the camp... 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: Saint Christopher’s House
The Saint Christopher's House camp at Senhor Santo Cristo Catholic Elementary School is a great place for kids to spend the day and have fun. With small classrooms like these, it is easy for the organization to give the kids all the attention they need. The kids are split into groups, where they play games... Continue Reading →
Profile: Frontlines
Weston Frontlines Centre is a non-profit organization that provides much-needed services and programs, as well as a safe environment for the youth of Weston Lawrence neighborhood. Their motto, “Bring People Together,” is an example of the inclusivity that the Frontlines community offers, as they welcome individuals of various ethnicities, faiths, and backgrounds The organization aims to... Continue Reading →
Special Event: Chaminade Day
It was a warm day on July 18th, when students from a host of different elementary schools arrived at Chaminade College School, for their special High School Transition Camp Day. Every student present would be attending Chaminade come September. Organized by Mike Consul and the Focus on Youth media team, the goal of the day... Continue Reading →
Profile: Basketball World Toronto
The Dovercourt Basketball World Toronto camp in Saint Anthony Elementary School is an amazing opportunity for kids that want to play basketball. All of the student leaders are skilled and knowledgeable about the sport. These leaders are also students of the teacher supervisor at the program. The kids get a great amount of personal attention... Continue Reading →