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 […]
As we enter another school year, we reflect back on a summer filled with exciting activities, fun friendships and learning new skills at Moorelands Camp. This summer, we followed a camper’s journey toward community and leadership – from meeting the camper, who goes by her camp name, “Frisbee,” to the excitement of starting another summer […]
We all know someone who makes us instantly smile when they’re near. Someone who lights up the entire room when they walk in. Someone who has that special “something” about them that makes them truly shine. On top of this, being caring helps us to strengthen our relationships and develop meaningful emotional connections with others. […]
After a successful and fun AquaHug in 2021, the Starry Summer Night committee returned for the third annual relay swim, setting out to raise a goal of $10,000 for the Moorelands Kids Send a Kid to Camp Campaign. Sending Kids to Camp, Together On August 6th, 33 participants between the ages of 4 and 66 […]
Ahoy mateys! Moorelands Kids and the Starry Summer Night committee are excited to host the 2nd annual “SSN Swashbuckler” on Saturday, August 20, 2022. Grab your swords and treasure maps, and join us as we set sail on a scavenger hunt on Kawagama Lake to help send kids to camp! The Legend of the Swashbuckler… […]
Honesty matters. At Moorelands Kids, we believe that one of the most important leadership qualities is trustworthiness, which helps us achieve our goals together. This is why we’ve compiled the following list to explain why honesty matters and what to do if you’ve been less than. Why Honesty Matters You may ask, why does honesty […]
Did you know that July 24th is International Self-Care Day? That means it is an entire day to focus on taking care of YOU! Sometimes it’s important to put ourselves first. After all, in order to be happy, productive and to care for others, we first need to make sure that our own needs are […]
“I’m excited about the opportunity to lead this incredible organization. Moorelands Kids’ purpose resonates with me on many levels. Most important to me, it is built on the foundation that every child, regardless of their economic circumstances, has the right to succeed in life. Being able to play a part in helping kids build confidence, […]
“Project!DIVE at Moorelands Camp was a different experience for me with more leadership opportunities. I really liked how we got more choices especially for campout. It excited me that we got the choice to go on a canoe trip. I’ve never been canoeing before so I was super excited when we got lessons before campout. […]
Writing a resumé for work when you are still in school can be daunting. How can you possibly have the required experience and knowledge that employers desire? How can you demonstrate you are ready to work with no (or very little) formal work experience? Fear not! Even if you haven’t worked before, chances are that […]
At Moorelands, all year round, we strive to be good citizens in our community. There are many definitions of a citizen but to narrow it down, it means, that you belong and identify with a community. However, the question remains, what makes someone a good citizen? In Moorelands’ dictionary, citizenship means accepting and respecting others. […]
A negative self-image can be a barrier to accessing opportunities and thriving in your health and wellness. That is why Moorelands wants to help you say no to self-doubts and learn how to overcome a negative self-image. WHAT IS SELF-DOUBT? Having self-doubt and a negative self-image can be a mental habit that contorts your perception […]
OVERCOMING: To deal with successfully; to prevail over – that’s been our buzzword at Moorelands Kids for all of 2021. Watching our staff, kids and community come together last year was a timely reminder that there is much to be grateful for. Your support of Moorelands Kids helped kids to overcome the 2021 challenges of […]
Let’s be honest. It can be difficult to accept when we’re wrong. But nobody is perfect and being wrong sometimes is part of being human. When we make a mistake, it’s important to accept it and apologize. When we don’t apologize for our negative actions, other people can feel hurt, disappointed or upset. That doesn’t […]
