In order to work towards a better future together, it is important to understand the unique barriers faced by Black children in the Canadian education system. In Toronto, the dropout rate for Black students is 23%, compared to 12% for White students.2 Let’s have a look at some of the factors that may impact the successful […]
As we enter another school year, we reflect back on a summer filled with exciting activities, fun friendships and learning new skills at Moorelands Camp. This summer, we followed a camper’s journey toward community and leadership – from meeting the camper, who goes by her camp name, “Frisbee,” to the excitement of starting another summer […]
Sometimes life gets us down. It’s normal. Our daily routines can take over—wake up, brush teeth, go to school, come home, and then do it all over again the next day. We face challenges in life that can make us nervous, anxious and stressed out. These challenges can take a mental toll. And COVID-19 multiplies […]
As the weather warms and winter turns to spring, there is always one resounding question among cottagers on Kawagama Lake—when is all this ice going to melt? For Karin Ibscher, a longtime supporter of Moorelands Kids, the melting lake ice not only signaled the exciting change of seasons and the promise of summer, but it […]
Kathleen has been a neighbour to Moorelands Camp for 21 years, ever since her own kids were little. With her cottage located right next door, she gets to see the excitement and joy that Moorelands Camp brings to kids every summer. “They’re really great kids, happy kids. I see them hiking together, singing, chanting and […]
Moorelands Camp strives to empower kids to be confident and compassionate leaders. We want each and every kid to leave camp with a toolkit of new skills AND new memories! As we prepare for another exciting summer of fun, friendship, leadership and empowerment, we asked our kids to create artwork that showcases their favourite memories […]
The countdown is on! After two summers of virtual camp, Moorelands Camp welcomes campers back to Kawagama Lake IN PERSON on July 4th. To celebrate the kick-off of another exciting summer filled with fun and leadership, Moorelands hosted a “Countdown to Camp” contest. We asked our kids to draw, paint or craft an image of […]
The Moorelands Camp team is planning for in-person camp this summer! The connections you make possible throughout the year – Christmas Sharing and Festive Fridays – are so important in helping us stay in touch with our families and keeping our community strong. While we work on plans to get campers and staff up to […]
“Moorelands matters because it teaches everyone there to give back – there’s nothing more important than that style of leadership. Kids that spend enough time at Moorelands grow up to realize it’s important to give back too.” For Kieran Cousins, known at Moorelands Camp as The Dude during the summers of 2018, 2019, 2021 when […]
Once again, the sensational Starry Summer Night Committee, made up of our cottage neighbours on Kawagama Lake, came together (virtually!) this summer to do something HUGE for Moorelands Camp! While the pandemic meant they couldn’t have their annual in-person bash, Starry Summer NIght 2021 still managed to raise an enormous $72,000 and counting through their […]
On September 11th, 2021, a team of experienced cyclists are aiming to complete an 800k Race Across Ontario in less than 24 hours, raising funds to send a cabin of kids to Moorelands Camp in memory of former Moorelands Kids’ board member and long-time supporter, John Offutt. In the process, they’re setting the cycling record for the […]
We’ve learned a lot from last year and our Virtual Camp will be even more interactive, supportive and FUN! On a typical day, campers will receive a daily schedule filled with fun, engaging challenges and videos spread throughout the day to mimic moving between camp activities but most importantly, cabin group time is doubling to […]
“As soon as we started with the Coronavirus, I was only talking to 1 or 2 people… and it’s honestly been driving me crazy! Because I don’t think I would be here right now if I couldn’t talk to people. And actually interact playing games, not just like school and listening to people and people […]
On the May 24 Weekend 2021, the Moorelands Kids team is raising money to send kids to camp this summer by taking on the challenge of traversing the not-insignificant 240km distance between Toronto and Moorelands Camp! We’re splitting the distance between us and are planning to walk, run, cycle, (and maybe even kayak) to help kids get […]
“Going to camp helps kids in so many ways. The chance to be away from home, new experiences, opening their eyes to new opportunities. But Moorelands Camp equally helps in socialisation, it helps kids learn to make new friends and develop teamwork skills. Learning how to interact successfully with people is so important.” Ada, Camper […]
