“Really the point of Moorelands is you come to learn how to be a better leader and then you go back to your community and bring that leadership there.” Moorelands Kids has been a huge part of Kelvin’s life since he was 8 years old. When we meet to discuss what he has learned over […]
“Education disruption is the ‘shadow pandemic’ that could eclipse the health crisis in its impact. And with mounting learning gaps and lagging policy, Canadian students are falling behind their global peers.” https://www.macleans.ca/longforms/covid-19-pandemic-disrupted-schooling-impact/ A Message about Fall After-school Programs from Jodi Thompson, City Programs Manager We are very excited to welcome kids back to our after-school […]
“The growing disparity of income in today’s world is a concern to me. I really think that a place like Moorelands is more important than ever. Kids who, through no fault of their own, find themselves in an unhappy or unhealthy place because of family poverty – it just doesn’t seem fair or Christian to […]
“The good thing about Moorelands Camp is it connects kids to a whole range of positive adult connections, it might be a cabin leader or a person in in the adventure program or a section head. Whoever it is, that connection is so powerful as it gives them a caring adult outside of the home […]
Have you ever had those days where it feels like 24 hours just isn’t enough to complete all your tasks, and you wish that time would just stop for a moment? Many people can probably relate! Whether you are busy with school, work, or extracurriculars, it can be hard to manage your time when there […]
THANK YOU to our Send a Kid to Camp (SAK) campaign donors and fundraisers! This year, our growing group of amazing fundraisers wrote letters, sent emails, sold fire muffins and even RACED ACROSS ONTARIO in under 24 hours to raise money to send kids to Moorelands’ virtual camp! Thanks to YOUR contributions to the campaign, […]
We asked Moorelands Camp Director, David Borsook, how he felt about Moorelands’ Virtual Camp 2021. As he answered, you could hear the smile in his voice. “One of our program goals – both in 2020 and this summer – was to find ways to keep the kids feeling connected and growing through their time spent […]
“My favourite part of online camp was seeing people and actually getting tosocialize after everything…” Astra, camper age 12 When we asked our kids what they most enjoyed about our online camp this summer, over and over again they told us that they enjoyed “the cabin time activities” and “interacting with people and playing fun […]
On September 11th, 2021, a team of experienced cyclists are aiming to complete an 800k Race Across Ontario in less than 24 hours, raising funds to send a cabin of kids to Moorelands Camp in memory of former Moorelands Kids’ board member and long-time supporter, John Offutt. In the process, they’re setting the cycling record for the […]
Moorelands Kids is all about empowering kids in getting ahead. We believe that every person has intrinsic value, including you! For this reason, we wanted to share the secret to getting ahead. The secret is…COMMUNITY! The secret to getting ahead is community (a healthy one!) because it empowers individuals to be the leaders they were […]
Heading back to school after the long summer break can bring stress and uncertainty to the season. So Moorelands Kids has come up with a list of 4 things to do for back-to-school success! To succeed… set a routine Summer often looks like late nights and sleeping in, which makes the transition from summer to […]
Please join us for Lunch by the Lake – a Virtual Event Thursday, August 19th from 12 pm to 12:30 pm. Take a break from your busy schedule and spend your lunch with Moorelands on August 19th! Relax and enjoy the scenic beauty of Kawagama Lake as I’ll be sharing the latest news from Moorelands […]
Although we may try really hard to focus on what someone is saying, it can be very easy to get distracted and tune out in the middle of a conversation. As we aim to consider and understand others around us, it is important to be a good listener and show the speaker the same respect […]
Many kids who attend camp feel a sense of belongingness as they become part of a community. At camp, you are not alone as there are other campers and positive staff members who are there to help you grow and achieve your true potential! There are many ways that camp teaches you about teamwork. Whether […]
