The start of a new year is always exciting—It’s a chance to set goals, start fresh and put your dreams into action. Whether you want to improve your grades, learn a new skill, or build stronger friendships, the Moorelands Kids’ Habits & Qualities can help you reach your goals. 1. Choose Your Response Life is […]
Toronto City Council has officially declared December as Christian Heritage Month, providing an opportunity to reflect on the values and contributions rooted in Christian traditions. Did you know that Moorelands Kids was founded in 1912 as a Christian organization? Today, we remain committed to reflecting the diversity and inclusivity of the community we serve, adapting […]
Choosing a charity is a deeply personal decision, and finding one whose mission resonates with your values is essential. Moorelands Kids is committed to empowering children from low-income families to overcome socio-economic barriers to success so that they can thrive. Our experiential learning programs help children develop leadership skills, confidence and character. Here are five […]
Festi-Fall RSVP is now closed! We look forward to seeing everyone who registered on Nov. 2. If you have any questions, please email us at info@moorelands.ca. Join us for a FUN and FREE Event on November 2nd, 2024. This Festi-Fall will be filled with fun and exciting activities, cool prizes to be won, community building, […]
Chilly mornings, warm afternoons, cooler nights, leaves that were once green are now an array of warm colours, this could only add up to one thing: fall is here! As we transition from summer to fall, sometimes we might not recognize that we automatically take on different responsibilities to prepare ourselves and adapt for seasonal […]
Moorelands Camp has officially ended its 2024 season! We were so happy to host hundreds of campers for six weeks this summer at Kawagama lake. It was another amazing year, with both new faces and returning friends diving into everything Moorelands has to offer. Campers from grades 3 through 8 enjoyed a wide range of […]
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Our partnership with the Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions (SMFC) has been recently highlighted in the local news. Muskoka 411 wrote about SMFC’s support of raising money for various organizations, including Moorelands Kids, in order to give every child the opportunity to attend summer camp. Jasmine Botter, the Fund Development & Community Partnerships Coordinator at SMFC, […]
This past month, two of Moorelands Kids’ afterschool programs, LED and VITAL, embarked on a spring leadership retreat to Moorelands Camp. The retreat is a great opportunity for our participants from our LED and VITAL programs to come together at Moorelands Camp at Kawagama Lake for an outdoor experience focused on building leadership skills. Over 40 participants […]
The Moorelands Kids after-school program, VITAL, serves as a development program for advanced personal leadership, which teaches high school students the skills necessary to be leaders in their own communities. VITAL is a 32-week program where participating youth go through a core leadership program that includes opportunities like gaining up to 20 volunteer hours, leadership […]
Our stellar Moorelands Camp Director, David Borsook, recently published an article for the American Camp Association on the value of discomfort. In his article, he touches on how people can grow from uncomfortable situations, and how to teach camp staff to see discomfort as a learning opportunity. David states two goals when hiring camp staff: […]
Jodi began attending Moorelands Camp when she was nine years old—and she keeps coming back! Now a teenager, Jodi attended camp for the seventh time in 2023. “Since that very first year, camp has always been the highlight of my summers,” she says. For Jodi, Moorelands Camp has been a safe and exciting place where […]
Working at camp is more than just a summer job. It can be a life-changing experience where staff gain valuable, transformative, and transferable skills, all while making memories and building strong social connections. But don’t just take our word for it — here’s what some of our camp staff have to say about working at […]
This week, May 6-12, marks National Mental Health Week in Canada, a time to reflect on the importance of mental health in our lives. Approximately 1 in 5 children and youth in Ontario will experience a mental health challenge. Additionally, children living through poverty, social change and violence or abuse are much more vulnerable to […]
Thank you to our community of supporters, donors, staff, volunteers, youth participants, fundraisers and board members for joining us for our 2024 Annual Impact Meeting. The event was a success, all thanks to you! Check out these photo and video highlights. Annual Impact Meeting Video Photo Highlights
