As we look forward to the sun shining more brightly, the snow melting, and the blue skies reappearing, we thought it was time for us to remind you of some of the reasons WHY summer camp is SO AMAZING. Here are some of our VERY FAVOURITE things about Moorelands Camp! #1 “The Good Morning Song”! […]
“Find a group of people who challenge and inspire you, spend a lot of time with them, and it will change your life forever.” ― Amy Poehler BLAST – Budding Leaders After School Teams! The kids in our BLAST after-school program have been busy practicing some of the Moorelands Kids Habits and Qualities in their […]
“Working at Moorelands Camp has been one of the biggest positive influences in my life “ PennyLane, Moorelands Camp staff. PennyLane has worked at Moorelands Camp for the past four years and is excited to join us again as camp staff on Kawamaga Lake this summer. Here she shares her experiences of working at Moorelands […]
THANK YOU! Matching Weeks Challenge Goal Exceeded – $195,000 Raised! We’d like to extend a special THANK YOU to the Ross Family for generously matching gifts to the challenge. Together, you’ve made two weeks at camp a reality for 55 kids in 2019 through project DIVE. This new program will give campers the chance to […]
What’s the impact of a Moorelands Kids’ baby bundle? That’s the very question we put to Natalie Di Quattro of Native Child and Family Services, who have partnered with us for more than 12 years. “The impact of a Baby Bundle goes beyond the physical items,” explains Nancy. “It really helps moms that are struggling; […]
Thank you for your incredible support and encouragement in 2018! Because of you, we ended our year with strength. More kids than ever before were able to experience Moorelands Kids’ programs and gain new skills. As 2019 unfolds, we want to share with you the importance of developing new skills.Our vision is to empower kids […]
Moorelands Kids’ programs empower children and youth to transform their lives with new skills, new experiences and a new outlook. Your support has a long-lasting impact on the lives of some of Toronto’s most vulnerable kids. But don’t just take our word for it; discover what our participants say they’ve learned at Moorelands and how […]
In honour of Family Day (February 18th), we’re running a social media contest to help grow the Moorelands Kids family! From now until Family Day, when you share our posts publicly on Facebook or Twitter, or post about our programs on Instagram, using the hashtag #MoorelandsKids and tagging us, you’ll be entered into a draw to win Moorelands Kids swag! This Family Day Help […]
The snow has been falling and temperatures have been chilly, but the kids from BLAST at Thorncliffe Park have been in a flurry of activity as they made GIANT snowflakes! They had a great opportunity to learn that good leaders are FAIR. When creating, working, or doing a project together, it’s important to take turns […]
Income inequality is rising twice as fast in Toronto than in the rest of the country, with 133,000 children in Toronto living in poverty. Since 1912, Moorelands Kids has stood in the gap, providing support and programming to over 130,000 kids from Toronto. At Moorelands Kids, we empower kids and set them up for success […]
At Moorelands Kids, we recognize the inherent value of all children and youth. We provide opportunities for participants in our programs to develop self-awareness and confidence, and learn about the habits and qualities that help to empower them as leaders. We’re excited to unveil our new programs for high school students! These advanced leadership development […]
When leaders face a challenge, they get to make choices. Our young leaders in BLAST (Budding Leaders After School Teams) experience this every week as they try new things together. Whether they are making nachos together, trying tzatziki for the first time, making crafts or playing games, they get to chose how they respond to […]
Every summer, over 600 children have the opportunity to go to Moorelands Camp. They escape the concrete jungle of the city and replace it with 45 acres of lake, sand and forests. They spend a week making friends and living in a cabin. They learn new skills- kayaking, archery, high ropes, swimming, and many many […]
Now that 2019 is upon us, we have the opportunity to prioritize what is important in our lives. At Moorelands Kids, we know that Leaders are people who SET GOALS, and do FIRST THINGS FIRST. Goals help our plans and dreams become reality. Take some time to write out what is important to you this […]
The turn of a new year often brings the desire to declare resolutions about what will be different in your life. Many times, these resolutions are about self-improvement and bettering yourself. It seems that the whole world is hungry for change. Have you found that resolutions are easy to keep? Come the end of the […]
