Seven-year-old Riley is a fifth-generation cottager on Kawagama Lake. He spends time each summer with his family at a cottage built by his ancestors in 1946, and enjoys outdoor activities. “I like kneeboarding, boating, fishing, swimming and having campfires,” says Riley. But a few summers ago, Riley realized not every child gets to have these […]
At Moorelands Kids, we often talk about how our after-school programs help kids stay connected to supportive peer communities, boost their confidence, learn new skills, and gain good role models. These are all key factors of Positive Youth Development, a framework that both our after-school and camp programs are built on. But after-school programming can […]
Many people think of the new year as a fresh start – a time to leave behind old habits, make new and healthier habits, and set goals for the year to come. If you don’t know where to start, that’s okay! We’ve created a goal-setting guide to help you start 2023 off on the right […]
Having some time off over the holidays can be relaxing and a great opportunity to rest and refresh before returning to school in the new year. But once the excitement wears off and there’s nothing to do, sometimes it helps to try something new. Here are some things you can do if you’ve got extra […]
“In my family, it was always about finding joy in the little things,” says Sofia Martimianakis, Toronto resident who grew up in a household that experienced financial hardships. When she was a toddler, her parents declared bankruptcy and lost their family home. Later, her father suffered from a major heart attack that required surgery, many […]
At Moorelands, our Habits & Qualities shape a lot of what we learn in our after-school programs and at Moorelands Camp. But the best part about the HQs is that we can use them all the time – at home, in school, with friends and family, and in our communities. As we approach the end […]
Giving Tuesday is almost here! On November 29th, 2022, the Ward Family Foundation will be matching all donations from the Moorelands community of supporters, up to ,000. (idealhealth123.com) This is a great opportunity to take advantage of this special matching gift as a way to lift up kids for a stronger and brighter future. The […]
Giving Tuesday is coming up on November 29th and it’s a day all about GIVING! Many people will choose to donate to good causes and charities like Moorelands Kids. Others will give their time by volunteering. At Moorelands, we celebrate generosity and doing good, and there are so many ways we can do this! Here […]
At Moorelands Kids, we celebrate generosity and community involvement. On November 29th, we will participate in Giving Tuesday and we hope that you will, too. Here are a few ways that you can help us make the most of this giving season: 1. Donate to Moorelands Kids When you donate to Moorelands Kids throughout the […]
October 31st is Halloween, the spookiest night of the year! Many people will dress up in fun, silly or scary costumes, and some will go trick-or-treating in their neighbourhoods. Others might attend Halloween parties or haunted houses, or stay in and watch movies. No matter what you have planned, here are 6 important tips to […]
Friday, September 30th is Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It is an important day to honour the lost children and survivors of residential schools, their families and communities. It’s also Orange Shirt Day, an Indigenous-led grassroots commemorative day that honours the children who survived residential schools and remembers those who did not. We […]
Planned Gifts are an important part of the giving tradition at Moorelands Kids. When you choose to make a planned gift, you become part of our legacy. The 1912 Club, previously known as the Canon Moore Society, named in honour of Canon R. J. Moore who founded Moorelands back in 1912 – is a place […]
This summer, I spent time in the ‘dugout’, where all the kids and camp leaders gather before activities; it’s a busy spot, with lots of chatter, and everyone gets a snack. When I asked the youngest campers how camp was going, there were huge smiles. For some, it was their first time at Moorelands Camp […]
Moorelands Kids’ VITAL program equips youth with the skills they need to become leaders in their community. This year, the program is back with a new online and in person hybrid model for high school students. The new model, comprised of 32 weeks of core leadership programming of the Moorelands Kids Habits & Qualities, offers: […]
Dio has been part of the Moorelands Kids family since 2017, working in roles from Program Leader to Site Coordinator. This past summer, Dio became a Program Experience Leader and Head of Creative Arts at Moorelands Camp. “No matter what I did, I always felt supported,” she says. “I love the community I have at […]
