Listening is a tough skill to learn. It requires us to be more present, attentive, engaged, open and flexible. All for the benefit of building relationships with other people. This is what is known as active listening. Active Listening Active listening is a way of listening and responding to another person that builds a mutual […]
To everyone who joined us to celebrate Alumni Reunion Day at Camp on July 15th 2017 to mark Moorelands Camp’s 100th Birthday: THANK YOU! Former campers and camp staff from the 1950s through to now, came back to camp to share memories and create new ones. It was so wonderful to reconnect with you all! […]
In the workplace and educational spaces, the term “collaboration” is a buzz word that you will hear often. Working productively in a team may sound simple and easy but it can in fact often be a difficult task. A true leader is always thinking Win-Win to ensure success for everyone involved and more than that […]
Networking means getting to know people; fostering relationships and creating a network of people that can lead to great opportunities. A person in your network is someone who can support you professionally or help you find opportunities to work, volunteer, gain experience or make valuable connections. If you are looking for a job, volunteer […]
Developing your leadership skills is no easy task. At Moorelands, we know how important it is to continue to grow and develop your skills no matter where you are in your leadership journey. As you develop you will make mistakes but don’t give up! Here are three pitfalls to avoid as you develop your skills […]
Becoming an effective leader requires us to master five essential skills; positivity, communication, self-awareness, confidence, and determination. Positivity characterizes most leaders; they can see the light in the darkness, find a reason to smile, to laugh, to remain passionate in the face of adversity. That kind of attitude energizes others, especially during hard times. In […]
Each summer, the culmination of both of Moorelands’ after-school leadership programs (Youth LED and VITAL) is a leadership retreat. While each of these programs is different – Youth LED helps middle school children at Valley Park develop a firm foundation of leadership skills while VITAL is focused on giving high schoolers at Marc Garneau Collegiate […]
Need relevant work experience in your industry? Need a boost on your resume? Need to build your soft skills? Need to show employers that you are the right person for the job? Then volunteer! Volunteering is an excellent way to cultivate your skills, gain experience and give yourself a resume boost.By volunteering in your work […]
Creating a resume can be a daunting task, but it is a necessary step towards employment. Moorelands youth leadership programs, Youth LED and VITAL are designed to give kids the skills they need to succeed in the future. As our programs have ended for the year and some of our participants will be looking for […]
Baseball comes to BLAST thanks to the Jays Care Foundation! On May 31, 2017, the Jays Care Foundation stopped by Moorelands BLAST to lead a baseball clinic for our kids! Our three different BLAST programs came together and had an amazing time honing important physical literacy skills. The fantastic JaysCare staff led a whole bunch of exciting […]
Elijah, age 8, is growing up in a neighbourhood where the crime rates are high and the achievement rates low. A great kid, Elijah is smart, funny and kind. His mom worries though about the opportunities for him in their community. So many kids there leave school with poor grades and struggle to find jobs. […]
“My love affair with Moorelands began at age six and continues to this day – 60 years later – amazing!” It was 1956 at the end of the polio scare when Sandy Allin was whisked out of the city with her grandmother to attend Moorelands Camp for the first time. “There was a push to […]
“I feel that at Moorelands – learning the things we do such as responsibility, leadership and trustworthiness – it’s a perfect program to help kids get on the right track, clear their minds & send them in the right direction to be successful.” I remember my first year at camp, my 8th birthday was the night before. […]
What an amazing night! THANK YOU to everyone who helped make Moorelands 100 Kids to Camp Night on May 16th, 2017 such a success! We came together to celebrate Moorelands Camp’s 100th Birthday and surpassed our goal, sending 102 kids to Moorelands Camp – in one night! Like Joanne said on the night: “Moorelands isn’t […]
