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 →
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: Dovercourt Boys & Girls Camp (St. Luigi)
The Dovercourt Boys & Girls camp at St Luigi is a great summer opportunity for children of all ages. The children have as much fun as they can because they have many student leaders to help out. The boys and girls are excited to go to school every day, with student leaders who enjoy what they... Continue Reading →
Profile: Dovercourt Boys & Girls Camp (St. Anthony)
The Dovercourt Boys & Girls Club is an amazing youth program that welcomes kids of all ages. The Boys & Girls Club have their own building, as well as a placement down the street at St. Anthony Elementary School. They have staff and student leaders who exhibit a great attitude on a day to day... Continue Reading →
Profile: Heart Beatz
Heart Beatz provides camp, day camp, and youth program services to residents from the McCowan to Kingston areas. Their target age group is 2 1/2 to 12 years old. The centre operates from 7am-6pm. The organization began as a community centre over 30 years ago in a basement of a church and has flourished into... Continue Reading →
Special Event: Camp Olympia, Day 2
Saturday, June 1st marked the second day of the Focus On Youth Leadership training at Camp Olympia. The day began with breakfast in the Dining Hall, followed by Workshop #2. The workshops include Coaching led by Justin, Carm, Andrew and Matthew, with students from Francis Liberman and Neil McNeil. The goal of this activity was... Continue Reading →
Special Event: Camp Olympia, Day 1
Before we send our staff to work, we send them to be trained at Camp Olympia. At Olympia, they focus on skill building, teamwork, and communication, all of which are essential in being successful in the Focus on Youth program. Student leaders from schools across the board, such as Archbishop Romero, Neil McNeil, Don Bosco, Francis... Continue Reading →