Moorelands Kids’ Community Hub
Mike’s Story
Mike Roy started his Moorelands’ journey as a camper in 1992. From then he went onto become an LIT, a CIT and a counselor before becoming one of the first Program Assistants at our Grenoble After-school Program (now BLAST) in 1999. “Two weeks at camp is like four months in the city in terms of learning…Moorelands taught […]
Susan’s Story
Susan Aurelio (nee Rigby) was at Moorelands Wilderness Camp from 1973 – 1976. “I first went to Moorelands during the summer before Grade 6. It was a difficult time in our family, my sister and I arrived in August of that year feeling a little shell-shocked. After we got out of the school bus […]
Moorelands’ Messages February 2, 2015
Hey Moorelands! Gilbert (Gil) & Sullivan (Sully) are wondering where all the campers are! Get your 2015 Moorelands’ Wilderness Camp registration application in soon and join the fun! The winner of the early registration movie ticket draw was… Carys’ family! We’re so excited we received over 110 early applications. Congratulations, to Carys and her family […]
Moorelands’ Messages January 26, 2015
Hey Moorelands! This week, our wilderness camp Director, LT, wanted to share this beautiful note (above) from one of our intermediate campers. What a lovely, heart-felt message about why camp is awesome! A special shout out to camp staff Indiana, Crispy and Zeke – you obviously made quite the impact! It really means the world to us […]
Joey’s story
Joey is a graduate of Moorelands’ Wilderness Camp. He first experienced Moorelands as a child camper. He’s also a graduate of our ACE & SALT Leadership modules and, in 2014, Joey experienced his first year as a staff person for Moorelands, where he led new campers as a cabin leader. At 17, this is Joey’s first job and […]
Catlin’s Story
Moorelands gave me the tools and confidence that I have been using in all aspects of my life, even after I stopped attending camp. Growing up, my family moved a lot. In grade 7, I went to 3 different schools. But no matter where I lived, I always knew I would return to Moorelands Camp in the summer. Camp was […]
Christmas Sharing 2014
Thank you to everyone who adopted a family in 2014! Because of the generosity of our wonderful donors, Moorelands was able to provide for 376 families this Christmas! Visit our Christmas Sharing Page to view a special Moorelands’ thank you video which gives an idea of the impact of our programs and the magic of Santa’s […]
Moorelands’ Brighter Futures Night
On November 4th, 2014, Moorelands hosted our ‘Brighter Futures Night’ an evening of good company, new friendships & stories of growing up in our city. We are so very grateful to our long-term supporters, John Offutt and Jane Ferguson, for allowing us to use their beautiful home for the occasion. It was fantastic to mingle with […]
STWM 2014
Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon 2014 This year, Moorelands’ arrived eager, early (and icy cold!) at the 2014 Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon ready to walk/run in bright colours for brighter futures for the children we serve! With a target of $20,000, we walked proudly in our vibrant outfits, united in our goal. After jubilantly completing the 5k, we cheered on several Wilderness Camp Staff who […]
AGM 2014
Moorelands held its 2014 Annual General Meeting on April 15, 2014. Take a look at some of the photos of this wonderful get together for Moorelands’ friends and supporters. (https://www.nelsongreerpainting.com/) Our thanks to Fasken, Martineau, DuMoulin, LLP, who not only hosted our AGM, donating their offices and the services of caterer Marigolds and Onions, but […]
Christmas Sharing 2013
Thank you to all our donors and volunteers who made our Christmas sharing program happen in 2013. With your help, Moorelands was able to spread joy this season!
STWM 2013
Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon 2013 What an event! Music blaring, multitudes of team colours swirling, palpable energy in the air…25,000 people participating from over 60 countries, 180 charities. Everyone excited, pumped, with smiles of anticipation and concentration on their faces, all ages represented. Excitement…20 minutes to start10…5…waiting for the starter’s pistol… Roadrunner…the coyote’s after you… roadrunner…if he catches you you’re through…the song […]
Moorelands’ Starlit Night
On Wednesday, June 5, 2013, Moorelands’ celebrated it’s first Starlit Night event at the Enoch Turner Schoolhouse, Toronto. The event was a funfilled evening with many guests attired in camp-inspired outfits! It was an enchanting night filled with gourmet camp ‘style’ hors d’oeuvres, food stations and cocktails, live and silent auctions, a photo booth and […]