“You must take personal responsibility. You cannot change the circumstances, the seasons, or the wind, but you can change yourself.” Jim Rohn Responsibility is something required of all of us in every area of our lives. We need to demonstrate responsibility in our families, when we’re at school, when we are at work, and in […]
HEY BLAST, LED & VITAL! Get ready to countdown the days we have until Moorelands Camp with an ART CONTEST! Moorelands Camp returns on the 4th of July… that’s 3 months away! The countdown is on and we want you to count with us with artistic creativity! FIRST, CREATE Draw, paint or craft an image […]
Making memories when you’re stuck at home can be tricky but Moorelands Kids is here to help, are you ready to make memories? Make Memories this March! If you are in BLAST or Grades 1 to 5, we have a special S.T.E.M. Contest for you to enter! Complete 8 S.T.E.M. activities for your chance to […]
Staying active when you’re stuck at home can be tricky but Moorelands Kids is here to help! Below you’ll find lots of videos and resources to help you stay active at home with very little equipment needed. Family Fitness Contest In honour of Family Day, we’ve got a fun Family Fitness Draw to encourage you […]
On November 30th, we invite YOU to match with the Ward Family Foundation to help kids LEVEL UP! As I write this letter, Christmas is in the air at Moorelands Kids! Although we are separated by remote working, our team is busy connecting with our wider community – matching those who have signed up to […]
“Because of Moorelands, I feel more confident! Before, I was so shy in class that I never really raised my hand, but now I raise it so much!” Azira, 12, LED participant. Poverty impacts a child’s self-esteem, social interactions, relationships and mental health. With your support, Moorelands Kids can continue to empower children to overcome […]
“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 […]
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 […]
Goals help us focus on achieving the things we want. Unfortunately, creating goals can be hard and maintaining them, even harder. To help you out, Moorelands Kids put together the following 5 tips to help you stay on track! 1. GOALS NEED A “WHAT” AND “WHY” “What is my goal?” When you ask yourself this […]
“I don’t think I would be here right now if I couldn’t talk to people – actually interacting and playing games…Here at Moorelands it’s different from school. I find it really fun…. I started making actual friends. Moorelands has connected more of those people for me.” Lucia, age 12 These are strong words from one […]
This past year has been challenging for everyone. COVID-19 has affected how we work, learn, socialize, exercise and even buy groceries. The lockdowns added stress for parents, teachers and have impacted the lives of children and youth too. This pandemic has impacted our everyday routines like, children going to school in-person or virtually. There are […]
This past year has been challenging for everyone. Working from home and transitioning to online learning has had a real impact, specifically on children’s education. We wanted to take a look at COVID-19’s Impact on Education. It is well known that there are existing gaps in the education system even before COVID-19. While making the […]
We often hear about how important it is to do the right thing, and make good decisions. Sometimes doing the right thing is clear and simple. Other times, doing the right thing might not feel so easy. It can take courage to do the right thing. Integrity What is integrity and why is it important? […]
With the weather still being “not quite spring” outside, your child’s summer plans may not be the first thing on your mind, but it’s actually a perfect time to start thinking ahead to warmer months and making plans – like summer camp! Considering sending your child to summer camp? Take a look at some great […]
Despite social distancing measures, we still have some wonderful and fun things to do here in Toronto. We have parks, the Toronto Zoo and can discover beautiful nature trails in our magnificent ravine network. Still, nothing can replace the joy of the great Canadian wilderness, and that is one reason why camp is important for […]
