“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 […]
Check out just a few of the fantastic auction items up for grabs at Moorelands – 100 Kids to Camp Night! Bid on fantastic swag & unforgettable experiences and get kids to Moorelands Camp! Below is just a selection of the auction items that will be up for grabs at the event. This page will continue […]
Some key findings from the Divided City report: “Toronto continues to be the child poverty capital of Canada: it has the highest rate of low-income children among large urban centres (26.8%)… 133,000 children continue to live in poverty.” In the communities Moorelands serves, the figure is between 40% and 63%. “Recreation and early learning participation […]
“You just have to do something, make an impact; I always wanted to leave a mark!” At St. James Cathedral, The York Group’s Baby Shower for Moorelands Baby Bundles program, we had the good fortune to run into Jane Rowan. Jane is not only the Secretary of the York Group, with a long history of […]
“When you are young and discouraged by things you have no control over, it is important to know that there are people who care.” When Nancy Lou Farrell retired from teaching 15 years ago, she asked that in lieu of a retirement gift, a donation be made to Moorelands Community Services. “It is a wonderful […]
“Moorelands creates SO MANY opportunities… for development, for growth, for fun… I have a huge debt of gratitude. Gratitude. Gratitude. Gratitude!” Victoria Swindell joined Moorelands as Swim Staff in 1979 and since then has been unwavering in her support of Moorelands Wilderness Camp. She remembers her first experience of camp with great enthusiasm: “My sister […]
BLAST Thorncliffe have been having fun with basketball! As part of their regular programming, kids get 50 minutes of activity every day. Once a week this time is used to specifically build physical literacy skills and this month they’ve been shooting hoops! Our physical literacy specialist rotates around each BLAST site to ensure high-quality physical literacy skills […]
Cold? Not us! Despite the chilly weather, BLAST kids leaped at the chance to get their blood pumping outdoors with some super fun, active games. At Moorelands BLAST, participants spend a minimum of 50 minutes engaged in physical activity each day. We know that this active time is really important. It helps our participants stay healthy and […]
“To every action there is always opposed an equal reaction.” Sir Isaac Newton The kids at BLAST Grenoble recently took part in a science experiment: Dancing Raisins! Once a week, participants in our BLAST program take part in fun science projects. The aim is to give them a better understanding of scientific principles and gain […]
“The greater danger for most of us isn’t that our aim is too high and miss it, but that it is too low and we reach it.” ~ Michelangelo One of the leadership habits practised at BLAST focuses on teaching kids to set goals and put first things first. At Moorelands, we recognise the inherent […]
Please join us for a fabulous night’s entertainment and send 100 kids to Moorelands Camp, featuring live music from the St Royals, gourmet food, an open bar and a wonderful selection of live and silent auction items!
Thank You for Sharing – Christmas 2016! To all our donors & volunteers: YOU’VE made Christmas possible for 299 families this year! Check out the video…
“Moorelands’ camp is so much more than canoeing & kayaking. It’s learning how to express yourself…to persevere until you get to where you want to be!” When Sarah Le Bar’s mother first suggested that she go to Moorelands’ camp, Sarah, aged 9, was seriously unimpressed. “I’d been to another camp the year before and it […]
