HEY BLAST, LED & VITAL! Get ready to countdown the days we have until Moorelands Camp with an ART CONTEST! Moorelands Camp returns on the 4th of July… that’s 3 months away! The countdown is on and we want you to count with us with artistic creativity! FIRST, CREATE Draw, paint or craft an image […]
BE THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO SEE IN THE WORLD Mahatma Ghandi Some people might think that it takes a big gesture to make an impact in the world. However, there are many ways you can make a positive impact through small acts in your everyday lives. Although they may seem minor, the effects of […]
Life is challenging for everyone, including your kids! Moorelands Kids cares about you and your family and we want to help. To do so, we’ve prepared some tips for parents on how to help your child through challenging times. Whether you know it or not, children and youth go through challenging times. As parents/guardians, these […]
Making memories when you’re stuck at home can be tricky but Moorelands Kids is here to help, are you ready to make memories? Make Memories this March! If you are in BLAST or Grades 1 to 5, we have a special S.T.E.M. Contest for you to enter! Complete 8 S.T.E.M. activities for your chance to […]
Taking care of yourself inside and out is important in maintaining your well-being. Practicing and prioritizing self-care should be a part of your daily routine. Self-care can look like many things, such as making sure you eat breakfast, brushing your teeth, or taking a mid-day nap. WHY IS SELF-CARE IMPORTANT? Although the significance of taking […]
Moorelands Kids’ Baby Bundles program makes a big impact across Toronto thanks to amazing community connections. Not only do our bundles provide vital supplies to low-income moms and their newborns, the program links them with a health care worker and community workers who provide ongoing education and support. In 2021, we worked with 12 partner […]
“At LED, we learn the community code and why it’s important to think carefully about our actions, attitudes and behaviours before we act. We learn there are consequences for our choices.” Imani, online LED participant, age 13. Our online programs continue to provide kids with a safe space to build community and make friends while […]
The results are in! By partnering with Moorelands Kids’ Christmas Sharing in 2021, you shared toys, holiday meals and baby supplies to hundreds of children. You ‘Topped Up the Pantry’ with over $30,000 in grocery support to get families with young children through the difficult month of January. And you shared joy to children and […]
The Moorelands Camp team is planning for in-person camp this summer! The connections you make possible throughout the year – Christmas Sharing and Festive Fridays – are so important in helping us stay in touch with our families and keeping our community strong. While we work on plans to get campers and staff up to […]
Watching our kids and community come together over Giving Tuesday and Christmas Sharing at the end of last year was a timely reminder that there is much to be grateful for, even as we all continue to navigate tough times. On Giving Tuesday, we chose to highlight the acts of kindness our kids were making. […]
Moorelands Kids understands that sometimes things happen: we make mistakes or wrong choices and forget to think about the consequences! Thankfully, it doesn’t have to end there. Here are some steps to rebuild a negative reputation in your community. After all, character counts! Moorelands Community Code – KNOW, GROW & SHOW At Moorelands Kids, we […]
With the impact of climate change on our world, there is no denying that we need to all work more on being greener! Being more sustainable in our daily lives is good for the planet and contributes to a positive future for our kids. Going green doesn’t have to be hard. In fact, news reports […]
Staying active when you’re stuck at home can be tricky but Moorelands Kids is here to help! Below you’ll find lots of videos and resources to help you stay active at home with very little equipment needed. Family Fitness Contest In honour of Family Day, we’ve got a fun Family Fitness Draw to encourage you […]
Trustworthiness is a vital leadership habit because trust plays an important role in healthy relationships and everyday encounters with others. Those who are trustworthy are more likely to foster positive relationships. Whether it is through small teaching moments or larger conversations around trust, you can teach kids about trustworthiness and the importance of being someone […]
Being resilient means being able to recover and bounce back from challenging circumstances. Resilient kids are more likely to take on new opportunities and better adapt to stressful situations. As parents, you can help your kids build and develop resiliency; here are a few tips on how you can do that! Tip 1: DEVELOP PROBLEM-SOLVING […]
