BLAST kids at our three locations in Thorncliffe Park and Flemingdon Park were lucky enough to have some VIP visitors recently. Members of Toronto Fire Services and Toronto Police Services took time out of their busy schedules to teach kids about keeping safe and about their service in the community. Officer Wright from the Toronto Police […]
“I learned so many things at Moorelands. Every kid has strengths and it’s our job as leaders to put them in the position to succeed.” Moorelands is so pleased to welcome Keith McShan, aka Alpha, (back) into the fold. Although he’s been connected to Moorelands for many years, Alpha has recently returned to a position […]
We’re having a camp story competition! Share your story from Moorelands Camp and be entered into a draw to win a $50 Indigo Gift Card! Here are some ideas to get you thinking! Describe your favourite memory of Moorelands Camp and why it meant so much. Describe what you learned at Moorelands Camp and how you learned it. Describe […]
Why does Toronto need more Moorelands? Child Poverty & Mental Health “The odds of a child or youth from a family living in poverty having a mental health problem are three times that of a child from a family that is not living in poverty.” Linking poverty and mental health: A lifespan view; Sept. 2008 […]
Wednesday, April 11, 2018 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. 63rd Floor Scotia Plaza 44 King Street West Please join us at our Annual General Meeting on April 11th where you can shape the future of Moorelands. Enjoy cocktails and light refreshments as we discuss your impact in 2017 and look ahead to serving more children […]
“Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader success is all about growing others.” Jack Welch Moorelands Youth LED program at Valley Park Middle School gives students in grades 6 – 8 the chance to develop leadership and life skills through fun, hands-on experiences. At Moorelands, we […]
Laugh Out Loud in Leaside A Roaring Success! Laugh Out Loud in Leaside #9 took place on March 2nd and what a fabulous night of fun it was! We’re so grateful to the LOL #9 Fundraising Committee, sponsors and attendees for making the evening a roaring success! The event was full of laughter, great music […]
Early registration is open for Moorelands Camp 2018! We already have 24 applications in for the upcoming summer, so don’t delay. And don’t forget, we’re running our “early bird” contest again this year: get your *completed* application in by January 26th and be entered into a draw to win a family night out! ($50 cineplex […]
Back home, in the City, Chloe has always had trouble fitting in. She arrived at Moorelands Camp, aged 8, in a flurry of hyperactivity. Right away, camp staff realised that she needed help making and keeping friends. Chloe was loud, impatient and often interrupted campers and staff mid-sentence. It was clear that she was desperate […]
Thank you so much for your support this Holiday season! If you would like to give this Christmas, you can complete the short form below to sign-up to donate supplies to Toronto children via one of our programs. If you would like a charitable receipt for income tax purposes, please remember to keep the receipts for […]
“Moorelands changed Natalie. Be Natalie’s hero. Make a donation before the end of the year to help Natalie spread some Moorelands “campfire confidence” to other Toronto kids.” I’d like you to meet Natalie. She’s just one of the 133,000 children who are living in poverty in our city, right now. Natalie was going through a tough […]
“I grew up in a loving family. For many kids it’s not like that. Moorelands taught me to be aware of more than just what’s in front of you.” Mike “Squeak” Kim started working at Moorelands Camp in 2004 and went on to be a Section Head and then the Assistant Manager of our City […]
“Growing up, sometimes the only gifts we got came from the people supporting Moorelands.” Meet Lee, a hardworking and determined young woman working in the city of Toronto at the popular Broadview restaurant, Eastbound Brewing Co. Lee first came to Moorelands at the age of 9, when a friend from her St. Lawrence Market neighbourhood […]
Over the past few weeks, our Youth LED kids have been learning about important leadership habits and qualities that they can use to achieve success. The nine-week program covers many important aspects through a fun variety of activities. This past week the students at Valley Park Middle School were developing teamwork and problem-solving skills and […]
