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The Dovercourt Boys and Girls Club, a.k.a. "The Club that Beats the Streets", is a fun-filled program that not only offers kids the chance to get involved during the summer through their amazing summer camps, but also throughout the year with their after school and weekend programming. First opening their doors to young boys and girls... Continue Reading →
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 →
Youth Employment Experience (YEP) is a program for 13-16 year-old participants. Their main focus is to their increase participants’ involvement and leadership within the community, increase their pre-employment knowledge and skills, their confidence and ability to access relevant community resources, and to provide opportunities meet other young people. The participants undergo training within the first two weeks,... Continue Reading →
"I wanted the children to know that their staff are more than just leaders but also amily. Everything we do at this camp, we do it for the future of the children. In fact, they are the future." - Dennis Kershino, Organization Supervisor of Belka Enrichment Camp (St. Charles Garnier) Belka Enrichment Center is an non-profit... 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →