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Dear Community members,
The Ontario Association of Black School Educators i(ONABSE) is an organization composed of teachers, administrators, educators and others who are determined to make a difference in our community.
The purpose of ONABSE is to promote and facilitate the education of African Canadian students. We wish to establish a strong coalition of African Canadian educators who are directly, or indirectly involved in the educational process. ONABSE is strongly committed to be a forum to exchange ideas and develop strategies to improve educational opportunities for the African Canadian community. Furthermore, we are determined to identify and develop African Canadian professionals who will assume leadership positions in education. Our ultimate goal is to strongly influence public policy and outcomes. If this goal, or any of the others mentioned above appeals to you, then we invite you to become a member of ONABSE.
ONABSE welcomes the brightest, the best and most importantly, those determined to make a difference to become a member and join one of our commissions. Go to our website www.onabse.org to learn more about us.
In order to contact me directly, please send an email to [email protected] so we can work together for a better future.
Thank you,
Warren Salmon President ONABSE
President Message
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Dear Community members,
In education, teachers are encouraged to combine subjects like math with science into an individual lesson to better prepare students to achieve higher levels of critical thinking. As Parent Commission Chair, the same holds true to ONABSE’s approach to assisting parents. It is important that we integrate the demands of parenting African-Canadian children with the responsibility of empowering the community. One such way of accomplishing this goal is creating and widely distributing this summer camp directory as a resource for parents.
This directory has over forty fantastic summer camps run by members of our community. These camps provide a wealth of educational experiences for youth. There are over a million people of African-Canadian descent in the greater Toronto area, more than enough to fill all these camps and that is our objective. We want these camps to gain the financial support to hire African-Canadian youth as camp counsellors , directors and to inspire them to one day create their own. Taking action on ideas can help solve systemic issues such as youth unemployment if we just support each other and send our children to camps in our community.
Each year thousands of youth embrace the summer with a smile on their face. As parents, let’s share in their happiness, knowing that we have the power to build our community one summer at a time and 2017 was the year we decided to act.
Thank you,
Robert Small
ONABSE Parent Commission Chair
Chair Message
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What is camp? For some it is an opportunity to enjoy the hot lazy summers but when I was younger, it was a time to be myself. I had two months of no expectations. I could create a new image among the other children in the camp who knew nothing about me. If I was not a cool kid during the school year, I could become that in camp. If I was afraid
of water, my new friends encouraged me to swim.
Camp was a time of learning. It provided fun and the learning of new skills through creative activities. You learned about team work, enjoyed the outdoors, acted silly, wild and made new friends that you reconnected with every year. You hung out with kids you normally would not have from different parts of the city. It was a chance to explore and get away from the troubles, pressures or boredom of being home or roaming the street. Going to a camp provided me the opportunity to feel older, cooler and accepted.
I would encourage all parents to register their children for an individual camp or try out multiple ones for the summer. Provide your children with the opportunity to make friendships and memories that will last a lifetime.
Michelle Francis Financial Literacy Coach
“What is a Camp!”
WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A CAMP: A history. There are great new camps in this directory. However, operating a camp for several years and with the same staff, does mean something.
A philosophy. What is the guiding focus of the camp? How is this philosophy integrated into its programs? Do you agree with it?
An emphasis on creating community. Good camps think about how they place kids together to create the most inclusive experience for all.
A well-trained staff and an adequate camper to staff ratio:, An adequate campers-to-staffers ratio is about 10 to 1 for kids ages 8 to 14. The staff should be background-checked, too, with references, an interview, and a criminal-records search.
A communications plan for letting parents know about upcoming events, and for notifying them if a child becomes sick or injured.
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Table of Contents (Camps by City) AJAX, ONTARIO 1. BATIK EXPRESSIONS ART CAMP …………………………… 7 2. BOSS UP SUMMER CAMP …………………………………… 7 3. IMAGINATIVE LANGUAGE OF ART (ILA) CAMP …………… 8
AMELIASBURG 1. CAMP ROKHAWAH ……………………………… SEE PAGE 11
BARRIE, ONTARIO 1. HTCO ADINKRAFARM OVERNIGHT ADVENTURE CAMP …….. 8
BRACEBRIDGE, ON 1. CAMP JUMOKE …………………………………………………….. 9
BRAMPTON, ONTARIO 1. ASPIRE FOR HIGHER ELITE BASKETBALL …………………… 9 2. BBC KIDS SONSATIONAL DAY CAMP …………………………… 10 3. CAMP L.E.A.D …………………………………………………… 10 4. CAMP ROKHAWAH …………………………………………… 11 5. CAMP UNITED …………………………………………………… 11 6. K.E.S ULTRA ADVENTURE SUMMER CAMP ……………………. 12 7. KIDNETIX ……………………………………………………………. 13
MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO 1. CAMP CAMILLE…………………………………..……………………. 13 2. HACK THE HOOD ……………………………………………………. 14 3. BOSS UP SUMMER CAMP ……………………………………. 14
PICKERING, ONTARIO 1. CAMP TERRAINIA ……………………………………………………. 15
TORONTO (BUSING AVAILABLE TO LOCATION), ONTARIO 1. BLACKLIVESMATTER - TORONTO FREEDOM SCHOOL …….. 15
TORONTO (DOWNTOWN), ONTARIO 1. SOCCER CLUB OF TORONTO SUMMER DAZE CAMP …….. 16 2. STEMTASTIC ALL-GIRLS DRONE CODING CHALLENGE …….. 16
TORONTO (ETOBICOKE), ONTARIO 1. BESE SAKA CULTURAL, LEADERSHIP & SPORTS ………………. 17 2. COCO CULTURAL ARTS ACADEMY …………………………..… 17 3. FRONTLINES SUMMER CAMP (Downtown), ONTARIO …….. 18 4. JEAN AUGUSTINE CENTRE'S 'EMPOWER ME' SUMMER CAMP 18 4. SOCACIZE CULTURAL SUMMER CAMP …………………….. 19
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TORONTO (NORTH YORK), ONTARIO 1. EKUA'S HERITAGE SUMMER CAMP …………………………….. 18 2. JCA LEADERS OF TOMORROW SUMMER CAMP …………….. 20 3. KIDNETIX …………………………………………………………….. 20 4. SRRA SUMMER CAMP ……………………………………………….. 20 5. SUPER POWER SQUAD ARTS CAMP …………………………….. 20 6. STEMTASTIC ALL-GIRLS DRONE CODING CHALL. …..… see pg.15
TORONTO (SCARBOROUGH), ONTARIO 1. B.R.I.T.E SUMMER CAMP …………………………………………….. 22 2. CAMP TROPICANA …………………………………………………….. 22 3. ELEVATE SPORTS …………………………………………………….. 23 4. GIRLS COMING OF AGE PROGRAM …………………………….. 24 5. LEGACY “FULL STEAM AHEAD” CAMP …………………………….. 24
TORONTO (YORK), ONTARIO 1. TECH SPARK SUMMER CAMPS …………………………………….. 25 2. HACK THE HOOD …………………………………………………… 25 3. BOSS UP SUMMER CAMP …………………………………… 26 4. SUMMERARTS …………………………………………………….. 26 5. YOGA FOR YOUTH CAMP (YFYC) …………………………….. 27
WHITBY/OSHAWA, ONTARIO 1. KIDZPIRATION …………………………………………………….. 27
WOODBRIDGE, ONTARIO 1. FITNESS FOR SUCCESS ……………………………………………. 28
SUMMER FAMILY EVENTS …………………………………………….. 29-30
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES/MACPRI EVENT …………………………….. 31
HOW TO USE THIS DIRECTORY: 1. Review all the camps in the Table of Contents.
2. Select a camp that you are interested in.
3. Contact the camp and ask questions you want answered (ie: camper to staff ratio)
4. Register for the camp through their website or in person.
Directory created by Robert Small. To be added, email [email protected].
Photo Credits: Lawrence Kerr - www.lawrencekerrphotography.com
Adisa Oji - www.owarecanada
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AJAX, ONTARIO
1. BATIK EXPRESSIONS ART CAMP Cost: $200.00
Ancient Egyptians developed a useful technique that uses wax resist dyeing of fabric. This camp explores this technique used in the art form method of Batik. Join visual artist, arts-educator and expressive arts therapist, Georgia Fullerton as she guides campers in their personal exploration of a creative & modernized method of Batik. Learners will create a variety of textures and tones after designing their own unique identity symbol; using elements & principles of art and design to express their individuality. Batik is fun, easy and allows for an engaging and therapeutic experience of self-expression. Finished pieces can be fashioned into wearable/functional art or final framed works. All materials are supplied. Subsidized opportunities are available for qualifying families. Ages 7 to 12. Max: 20
Duration Start/End: July 10 – July 14, 2017 (9AM to 1PM)
Person: Georgia Fullerton Address: 130 Commercial Avenue, Ajax, On, L8S 2H3
Tel: #: (647) 988-2787
Email Address: [email protected] Website/Facebook Page: www.fullfineart.com
Other social media: https://www.facebook.com/JustGeorgia-Expressive-Arts-to-Heal-the-Heart-154169767969436/
2. BOSS UP SUMMER CAMP Cost: $149 per youth
Led by award-winning serial entrepreneur, Tamar H. Grant, the Boss Up Summer Camp is designed to teach teens how to build a successful business in one week. Students will learn how to run the right experiments and build something customers want. Your teen will learn how to validate a business idea, build a prototype of their product or service, and develop the soft skills necessary to effectively pitch their business to a group of investors. Please visit us online, to view dates and to register.
Start/End: MONDAY - FRIDAY, 10 AM - 1 PM, JULY - AUGUST
Contact Person: TAMAR HUGGINS GRANT Tel: #: 416.473.8678
Email Address: [email protected] Website/Facebook Page: www.tamarhuggins.com
Other social media: @TAMARHUGGINS
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3. The Imaginative Language of Art (ILA) Camp Cost: $200.00
Unearth your creative gifts in this multi-arts camp! Campers will spend the week engaged in a variety of arts-infused activities and learn how to use words, images, movement and music to communicate their thoughts & feelings. Designed to offer a way for youth to practice ‘creative cross-training’ and enhance/improve their cognitive, behavioural and emotional well-being; expressive arts therapist and visual artist, Georgia Fullerton introduces mindfulness techniques, intuitive painting and poetry play & much more! This will be a fun & innovative camp for all to develop their natural creative abilities! All materials, snacks and bottled water provided. Subsidized opportunities are available for qualifying families. Ages 7 to 12. Duration Start/End: August 7 – August 11, 2017 (9AM to 3PM)
Contact Person: Georgia Fullerton Address: 130 Commercial Avenue, Ajax, ON, L8S 2H3 Tel: #: (647) 988-2787
Email Address: [email protected] Website/Facebook Page: www.fullfineart.com
BARRIE, ONTARIO
1. HTCO ADINKRAFARM OVERNIGHT ADVENTURE CAMP Cost: $250/week, includes accommodation, activities, meals/snacks
Reclaim, Build and Grow - Our African-centred philosophy encourages respect for elders, intergenerational cooperation, and shared responsibility for community outcomes. Programmes are intentionally designed to affirm the strengths, intelligence and creative expression of every community member.
Proposed activities: In addition to the traditional camp favourites like African Jeopardy, storytelling, drumming, dance and music, night tag games, camp fires, cooking, baking, spot and team challenges, nature exploration and elder visit, the theme "African Creators" will be featured. Children aged 5 to 14, will learn about the historical and current roles played by Africans in innovative solutions and ideas that benefit society
Start/End: August 14 to 18, 2017
Contact Person: Ginelle Skerritt Address: 3347 12-13 Sideroad, New Lowell, L0M1N0 Tel: #: 416-573-1930
Email Address: [email protected] Website/Facebook Page: www.adinkrafarm.wordpress.com, ON
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BRACEBRIDGE, ONTARIO
1. CAMP JUMOKE COST: $2300 COVERED THROUGH FUNDRAISING; FAMILIES PAY $40
Camp Jumoke is Canada’s first medically supervised overnight summer camp dedicated to enriching the lives of children living with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD). SCD, an inherited blood disorder, is the most frequent genetic disease in the world. Many children living with SCD miss up to 50 days of school each year due to medical care. As a result, children living with SCD often feel isolated and frequently miss out on “typical” childhood activities. Attending Camp Jumoke allows these children to develop vital social and emotional skills. Camp Jumoke has underwritten the cost of sending over 600 children living with SCD, to camp.
Duration Start/End: late July-early August (2 weeks)
Contact Person: Judy Grandison, President Address: 205-1457 Dundas Street W., Toronto, ON, M6J 1Y7 Tel: #: 416-410-2995
Email Address: [email protected] Website/Facebook Page: www.jumoke.org Other social media: @campjumoke
BRAMPTON, ONTARIO
1. ASPIRE FOR HIGHER ELITE BASKETBALL COST: $130/WEEK
Aspire for Higher Elite Basketball Camps allow young athletes to develop basketball skills in preparation for playing at the next level. Our coaches have experience playing both at the national and international level, as elite university and college athletes and professional athletes. Our camp will challenge and encourage your athlete to improve their basketball skills in a competitive and fun learning environment. This summer we are offering a variety of basketball camp and multi sport camps in Brampton for youth ages 5 - 15 years across 5 different locations. Visit our website for more info www.a4hbasketball.com
Duration Start/End: July 4 - August 11th.
Contact Person: Abena Addo Tel: #: 647-799-3655 Address (Various locations): Notre Dame Secondary School - 2 Notre Dame Ave; St. Roch Secondary School - 200 Valleyway Dr.; St. Marguerite D'Youville Secondary School - 10815 Dixie Rd.; Great Lakes School - 285 Great Lakes Drive; Sheridan College Davis Campus - 7899 McLaughlin Rd.
Email Address: [email protected] Website/Facebook Page: www.a4hbasketball.com www.facebook.com/a4hbasketball Other social media: Instagram/Twitter @A4HBasektball
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2. BBC KIDS SONSATIONAL DAY CAMP COST: EARLY BIRD RATE = $100/WEEK TILL JUNE 1ST 2017. REGULAR: $125/WEEK
For students currently in JK – Grade 5. Each week includes one full day offsite trip plus an assortment of crafts, games, activities, special events and lessons on kindness, trust, love, respect and being your best that will keep your child engaged all day long! We also have a grace period for sign-in & out of 30 minutes on either end. Deposit is $25/child per week. Extended hours from 7:30 a.m. – 5:45 p.m. for +$15/week
Duration Start/End: 9:00 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. (8:30 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. grace period)
Contact Person: Pastor Beverley Deguire Address: 9050 Dixie Road, Brampton, ON, L6S 1J3
Tel: #: 905-451-6088
Email Address: [email protected] Website/Facebook Page: www.bramalea.org FB: BBC Kids Camps
Other social media: Instagram: bbckidsmin Twitter: @BBCKidsmin
3. CAMP L.E.A.D Cost: Early bird rate = $100/week till June 1st 2017. Regular rate: $125/week
For students currently in grades 5 & 6. Each week includes one full day off - site trip plus brand new break out sessions that will help students learn leadership skills and develop their character and integrity through an assortment of games, activities, special events, lessons and hands on experience! Deposit is $25/student per week. Extended hours from 7:30 a.m. – 5:45 p.m. for +$15/week (Only 16 spots/week)
Duration Start/End: 9:00 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. (8:30 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. grace period)
Contact Person: Pastor Beverley Deguire Address: 9050 Dixie Road, Brampton, ON, L6S 1J3 Tel: #: 905-451-6088
Email Address: [email protected] Website/Facebook Page: www.bramalea.org FB: BBC Kids Camps
Other social media: Instagram: bbckidsmin Twitter: @BBCKidsmin
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4. CAMP ROKHAWAH COST: EARLY BIRD RATE = $325 FIRST CHILD, $300 EACH ADDITIONAL SIBLING TILL JUNE 1ST 2017. REGULAR RATE: $375/ CHILD/WEEK
For students currently in grade 1 – grade 6. An amazing all-inclusive 6 day/5 night away camp in Ameliasburg, ON for your child. Experience the joys of nature, bonfires and living in cabins just like they do in those camp movies! There are a large variety of activities and great friendships to be made. Join us as we learn, develop our character and explore in the beauty of the great outdoors. Cost includes all meals, snacks, camp program, T-shirt, Tuck Shop, accommodations, and travel from/to Brampton, ON. Deposit is $75 per child
Duration Start/End: Sun. August 20, 10:00 a.m. to Fri. August 25, 5:30 p.m
Contact Person: Pastor Beverley Deguire Address: 9050 Dixie Road, Brampton, Ontario, L6S 1J3 Tel: #: 905-451-6088
Email Address: [email protected] Website/Facebook Page: www.bramalea.org FB: BBC Kids Camps
Other social media: Instagram: bbckidsmin Twitter: @BBCKidsmin Youtube: Revbevsworld
Location of Actual Camp (City/Town): Brampton/ Ameliasburg
5. CAMP UNITED COST: $100/8 WEEKS OF CAMP
The overall goal of Camp United (6 to 14 years) is to provide a safe, learning and fun experience for participants. We offer an affordable summer day camp for children from the Region of Peel, which includes activities to develop pro-social behaviours, foster a team spirit, and encourage and stretch the budding mind. This year we will be introducing our Leaders-in-Training Program for ages 12 to 14, which will focus on community building, environmental awareness, financial literacy and life-skills development. Guest speakers are invited to discuss topics such as self-esteem, bullying and cyber-safety, and there is plenty of time allotted for authentic summer camp activities including swimming, sports, weekly field trips, arts and crafts, and nature walks.
Duration Start/End: July 3 - August 23, Monday to Friday, 9am to 4:30 pm
Contact Person: Tracey-Ann Murray Tel: #: 905-455-6789Address: 36 Queen Street East, Lower Level, Brampton, ON L6V 1A2
Email Address: [email protected] Website/Facebook Page: www.unitedachievers.org. Other social media: Instagram/twitter @A4HBasektball
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3. K.E.S ULTRA ADVENTURE SUMMER CAMP COST: $250 A WEEK SIBLINGS DISCOUNT AVAILABLE FINANCIAL HARDSHIPS APPLICATION AVAILABLE. K.E.S ultra adventure camp provides a unique Summer Camp. Our programs are designed for campers ages 4-16. We provide a fun and unforgettable camp experience that promotes the development of academics, self-esteem, independence, and responsibility for all campers. Day Camp inside HEART LAKE CONSERVATION Monday to Friday hours 9:00 am - 4:00 pm before and after care is available and meals are included. Our Weekend/Sleep away are for campers ages 6-16. Sleep away Camp is Friday- Sunday located inside INDIAN LINE CAMPGROUND Brampton. BONUS: EWe have teamed up Wet’n’Wild waterpark opening this summer! Yes, we too are excited l! Busing within The GTA also available!! Duration Start/End: July 4 2017 - September 1 2017 Contact Person: Danielle Robinson
Tel: #: 905-872-1782
Location of Actual Camp: Day Camp HEART LAKE CONSERVATION AREA 10818 Heart Lake Rd., Brampton, ON L6Z 0B3
Over night Camp; INDIAN LINE CAMPGROUND 7625 Finch Ave West Brampton, ON L6T 0B2 Email Address: [email protected] [email protected]
Website/Facebook page: https://www.kessummercamp.com
www.facebook.com/KES-Ultra-Adventure-Summer-Camp-159344934195370/
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4. KIDNETIX COST: $135 PER WEEK
Kidnetix camp offers children ages 4 to 12 an opportunity to explore new horizons, build new skills, gain a lifetime of new friendships and have fun! Kidnetix is an accredited Ontario Camping Association day camp located inside our interactive, clean & safe indoor playgrounds. Each week is filled with themed activities which include co-operative games, field trips, art’s & craft’s, educational activities, workshops & sports. Subsidized opportunities are available for qualifying families.
Duration Start/End: 9 Weeks July 3, 2017 to September 2, 2017
Tel: #: 905-459-7529
Address: 35 Van Kirk Drive Unit 15 Brampton On, L7A1A5
Email Address: [email protected] Website/Facebook Page: kidnetix.ca
Other social media: Twitter, Instagram
MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO
1. CAMP CAMILLE COST: $75/WK. OR $450/6WKS
Camp Camille offers a fun-filled, action-packed summer adventure with weekly field trips (additional cost). We provide programs for children ages (6yrs – 12yrs) in a safe and supportive environment. Camp Camille believes that everyone deserves the right to acquire lifelong skills, access new learning opportunities and reach their potential in a positive and welcoming environment. Children are grouped according to age. Camp Camille provides a light breakfast and 2 healthy nutritious, nut free snacks in line with Canada’s Food Guide. Children are required to bring their lunches daily.
Subsidized opportunities are available for qualifying families.
Duration Start/End: July 10th – August 18th 2017 Monday to Friday 7:00am to 5:00pm
Tel: #: 905 819 1116
Contact Person: Angela Dayes, Community Development Worker Address: 4983 Rathkeale Road, Mississauga, ON, L5V 2B3
Email Address: [email protected]
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2. HACK THE HOOD Cost: $149 PER STUDENT
Hack The Hood is a design-thinking program, that teaches teens how to develop creative solutions to systemic issues in their communities. Please visit us online, to view dates and to register.
Duration Start/End: MONDAY - FRIDAY, 10 AM - 3 PM, JULY - AUGUST
Contact Person: TAMAR HUGGINS GRANT Address: 761 JANE STREET, YORK, ONTARIO, M6N 4B4 Tel: #: 416.473.8678
Email Address: [email protected] Website/Facebook Page: www.tamarhuggins.com
Other social media: @TAMARHUGGINS (Twitter)
3. BOSS UP SUMMER CAMP Cost: $149 PER YOUTH
Led by award-winning serial entrepreneur, Tamar H. Grant, the Boss Up Summer Camp is designed to teach teens how to build a successful business in one week. Students will learn how to run the right experiments and build something customers want. Your teen will learn how to validate a business idea, build a prototype of their product or service, and develop the soft skills necessary to effectively pitch their business to a group of investors. Please visit us online, to view dates and to register.
Duration Start/End: MONDAY - FRIDAY, 10 AM - 1 PM, JULY - AUGUST
Contact Person: TAMAR HUGGINS GRANT
Tel: #: 416.473.8678
Email Address: [email protected] Website/Facebook Page: www.tamarhuggins.com
Other social media: @TAMARHUGGINS
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PICKERING, ONTARIO
1. CAMP TERRAINIA COST: $165.00/WEEK
Has your child ever wanted to go camping, but there were reasons they could not go? The Camp Terrainia program allows children between the ages of 4-12 to explore the great outdoors in an indoor setting. Young campers experience all types of activities that would be done in a traditional campsite. Camp Terrainia’s goal is to provide creative, high energy and educational experiences by encouraging young campers to embrace nature.
Duration Start/End: August 21st to August 25th
Contact Person: Sheba Anderson, Camp Director Address: 550 Kingston Rd, Pickering, ON Tel: #: 647-504-6744
Email Address: [email protected] Website/Facebook Page: www.campterrainia.com/ Facebook: Camp Terrainia
TORONTO (Busing Available to location), ONTARIO
1. BLACKLIVESMATTER - TORONTO FREEDOM SCHOOL COST: FREE The BlackLivesMatter Freedom School is a 3 week long summer program. The program is designed to teach children about global histories of Black/Afrikan resistance, to engage children in political resistance to state violence through a trans-feminist lens, and to offer children an entry point into the #BlackLivesMatter movement. We teach children that: your Black life matters. Our children learn important aspects of history they are not taught in school. Movements such as The BlackLivesMatter Movement, The Bussa Revolution in Barbados, The Haitian Revolution, etc. These topics are engaged through child friendly resources like claymation, video animation, augmented realities etc. Duration: Start/End: July 17th-August 5th (Monday-Friday 9am-5pm). Closing Art Show August 4th 6pm-9pm. Closing Action 12pm-4pm Contact Person: Leroi Newbold Address: PO Box 30315 York Lanes PO, North York, ON M3J2C1Email Address: [email protected] Website/Facebook Page: http://www.freedomschool.ca Location of Actual Camp (City/Town): Location to be shared with applicants. FREE bussing to location from all areas of Toronto
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TORONTO (Downtown), ONTARIO
1. SOCCER CLUB OF TORONTO SUMMER DAZE CAMP COST: $200/WK
Fun filled Soccer Camp for kids aged U5 to U12 in the Christie Pits Park. campers are placed in small groups by age, ability and size where we offer a low camper/staff ratio to maximize the campers’ fun and enjoyment. We have full access to all of the parks amenities including the pools, and playgrounds. Our qualified staff have been offering the right mix of fun and learning for the past 10 years.
Duration Start/End: Tues. Jul 4th/Fri. - Aug 18th (Weekly Camps)
Contact Person: Grace Silva Address: P.O. Box 234, Station E Toronto, ON, M6H - 4E3 Tel #: (416) 588 - 9355
Email Address: [email protected] Website/Facebook Page: www.sctoronto.ca Other Social Media: Instagram: @sctoronto | Twitter: @sctoronto
Location of Actual Camp (City/Town): Toronto/Christie Pits Park
2. STEMTASTIC ALL-GIRLS DRONE CODING CHALLENGE COST: 550.00 / COURSE
This course is 15 days of training in order to build, program and flying drones throughout an obstacle course. University & Apple Computer engineering students will attend the camp and teach girls about STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) and improve their skills in these disciplines. This program prepares kids for a “Dragon Den” style exhibition where they demonstrate to corporate mentors and media their innovative solutions to real world challenges. Awards will be given to selected campers.
Duration Start/End: Through out July – August (See website for schedule) Contact Person: Patrick Monize Address: (See website)
Tel: #: 416.558.8888
Email Address: [email protected] Website/Facebook Page: www.braintechrobotics.com Location of Actual Camp (City/Town): Downtown Toronto & North York
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TORONTO (ETOBICOKE), ONTARIO
1. BESE SAKA CULTURAL, LEADERSHIP & SPORTS COST: $35 REG. FEE
Bese Saka is a Leadership, Cultural and Sports Summer Camp designed to develop leadership skills, Afrikan cultural programming in Afrikan Dance, Drumming, Song and Spoken Word. This camp caters to children from 6 to 14 years old. Sports activities include soccer, track and field, Martial Arts and Fitness. Nutritional information about farming is also provided.
Duration Start/End: July 4- Aug 11. 2017. 9 am - 4 pm.
Contact Person: Sankofa Address (Mailing): Greenholme JMS. 10 Jamestown Crescent., Etobicoke, ON
Tel: #: 647.995.2624 Email Address: [email protected]
2. COCO CULTURAL ARTS ACADEMY COST: TERM 2 - $50; TERM 3 - $35 / $5 PER SESSION
This integrated cultural arts program uses artistic mediums of storytelling, rhythm, dance and visual arts each session. Cultural practitioners from Coco Collective engage learners through cultural knowledge from different ethnic groups, representative of African and Caribbean countries. With specialized units each term, participants benefit from the cultural education provided by our inter-generational, professional team of artists. Join our academy and register for Term 2 and 3! Age group: 6-14 years old.
Duration Start/End: Sundays from 10:30 am - 1:00pm; Term 2 (April 9 - June 18, 2017 for 10 weeks); Term 3 (June 25 - August 13, 2017 for 7 weeks) Location of Actual Camp (City/Town): Rexdale (North Etobicoke)
Contact Person Name: Coco Murray Address: SuzyMari Fitness Studio, 100 Westmore Dr, Unit 27, Toronto, ON, M9V 3Y6
Tel: #: 416-845-4100
Email Address: [email protected] Website/Facebook Page: www.misscocomurray.com/cococollective.html
https://www.facebook.com/cococollectiveto/
Other social media: Instagram: @cococollectiveto Twitter: @cococollective_
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3. FRONTLINES SUMMER CAMP COST: $30/WEEK Frontlines offers an array of camp activities for children and youth (6-12) and (13-17). There are 4 camps running this summer : general camp (arts, sciences, sports etc), and three specialized camps: Basketball camp for males (8-12), Afro Caribbean Cultural Camp (8-14) and Leadership Camp (13-17). All camps include meals and trips
Duration Start/End: July 4- August 21st (dates vary for specialized camp) Contact Person: Lana Ortseva Address: 1844 Weston Road, Toronto, ON, M9N 1V8 Tel: #: 416- 244- 7017 Email Address: [email protected]/Facebook Page: www.frontlines.toOther social media: @frontlinesto (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook page)
4. JEAN AUGUSTINE CENTRE'S 'EMPOWER ME' SUMMER CAMP 2017COST: FREE
An empowerment camp for girls ages 7-17 years who live in the South Etobicoke area. During camp our young women will participate in a variety of fun camp activities that foster learning, spark creativity, and most importantly, help them to empower themselves!
Duration: Session #1 - Jul 4th to Jul 14th, Session #2 Jul 24th to Aug 4th, Session #3 Aug 14th to Aug 25th
Contact Person: Emma Asiedu-AkrofiAddress: 101 Portland Street, Etobicoke ON, M8Y 1B1
Tel: ( 416) 253-9797
Email: [email protected]: www.jeanaugustinecentre.ca Facebook Page: Jean Augustine Centre for Young Women's Empowerment
Other Social Media: Instagram - Jean Augustine Centre Twitter - @JeanAugugstineC
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4. SOCACIZE CULTURAL SUMMER CAMP COST: $199.99/WEEK EARLY BIRD SAVING Register by May 19th to SAVE $50!!! To promote an active lifestyle for children by providing opportunities for healthy physical, social, and mental development in a safe and inclusive environment, where kids can experience dance fitness in a celebration of culture.
Socacize Cultural Summer Camp Includes: • Afro Caribbean dance choreography (performance held at end of camp) • Socacize Kidz fitness program • Drum & Steel Pan Tutorial • #Selflove Workshop • Story TellingDuration Start/End: Aug. 8th - 21st (8-14yrs) | 9am – 4pm
Person: Ayanna Lee Rivears Tel: #: 416-728-5545Address: Socacize Studio, 2811 Weston Road (North of 401)
Email Address: [email protected]/Facebook Page: www.socacize.comOther social media: Socacize Fitness inc. Facebook / instagram / twitter
TORONTO (NORTH YORK), ONTARIO
1. EKUA'S HERITAGE SUMMER CAMP (HARRIET TUBMAN COMMUNITY ORG.) COST: FREE (WITH THE PURCHASE OF A $50 MEMBERSHIP)
Ekua Walcott was a community leader who embodied the spirit of African culture and FUN! In honour of her amazing impact, this summer camp offers an exciting, enrichment experience for children between the ages of 5 - 13 years old. Children and enjoy daily activities consisting of Arts & Crafts, Drumming, Dance, Games, cultural education and much more! Not to mention our very unique weekly adventure trips throughout Toronto. Contact person: Tina Malaty Address: 3000 Don Mills Rd E, North York, ON, M2J 3B6Tel: 647-834-6992Email address: [email protected]: www.tubmancommunity.orgSocial Media: Hit us up on Instagram @harriettubmanorg
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2. JCA LEADERS OF TOMORROW SUMMER CAMP (in partnership with TDSB Focus on Youth) Cost: FREE
Activities include: Leadership workshops; Academic Math & English; trips; guest speakers, arts & craft and games
Duration Start/End: July 4 – August 11, 2017
Contact Person: Grace Williams Address: JCA Centre, 995 Arrow Road, North York, Ont. M9M 2Z5
Tel: #: (416) 746-5772 ext. 241
Email Address: [email protected] Website/Facebook Page: www.jcaontario.org www.facebook.com/JamaicanCanadianAssociation/
Other social media: Twitter: @JCA_Ontario
3. KIDNETIX COST: $135 PER WEEK
Kidnetix camp offers children ages 4 to 12 an opportunity to explore new horizons, build new skills, gain a lifetime of new friendships and have fun! Kidnetix is an accredited Ontario Camping Association day camp located inside our interactive, clean & safe indoor playgrounds. Each week is filled with themed activities which include co-operative games, field trips, art’s & craft’s, educational activities, workshops & sports. Subsidized opportunities are available for qualifying families.
Duration Start/End: 9 Weeks July 3, 2017 to September 2, 2017
Address: 100 Bridgeland Ave unit 1 Toronto On., M6A1Z4
Tel: #: 416-904-2556
Email Address: [email protected] Website/Facebook Page: www.kidnetix.ca
Other social media: Twitter, Instagram
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4. SRRA SUMMER CAMP COST: $200.00 PER CHILD AND $250.00 AFTER MAY 31ST, 2017
SRRA marks the fifteenth (15) year of operating a summer camp. This Program offers a variety of social, recreational, physical and educational activities including trips to other GTA attractions for ages 5 to 14 years old. This program presents an exciting opportunity for children to engage in tennis, swimming, arts & craft, and drumming. Breakfast and Lunch are provided daily
Duration Start/End: July 4th – August 18th, 2017 Tel: #: 416-739-7949
Contact Person: Emmanuel Adjei and Rosa Ramirez Address: 10 San Romanoway, Ground Flr – North Wing Toronto, ON.
Email Address: [email protected] Website/Facebook Page: www.srra.ca Other social media: Instagram-sanrom123
5. SUPER POWER SQUAD ARTS CAMP COST: $150 FOR THE 1ST CHILD, $110 FOR THE 2ND CHILD, $90 FOR ALL ADDITIONAL CHILDREN (INCLUDES A.M & P.M SNACK).
Not for Profit Arts Organization, EMG Education Company (EMG) is super excited to announce their 5th annual SUMMER ARTS CAMP, July 17th-Aug 18th, 2017!! This Summer, an elite & hand picked group of talented Arts Instructors & Counsellors from across Toronto look forward to celebrating the Arts, Sports & Summer with your children (Ages 5-15 yrs old)!
Focus includes: Drama, Hip Hop Dance, Contemporary & Jazz Dance, Vocals, Music, Visual Arts, Sculpting, Sports, Games, Arts & Crafts, Wacky Water Days & more! Don't miss out on this awesome camp experience for your kids...reserve your spot today!! Duration Start/End: July 17th –Aug. 18th 9:00-3:30 PM. **EARLY BIRD DROP OFF AT 8 AM & LATE BIRD PICK UP UNTIL 5 PM AVAILABLE** Contact Person: Cheryl Nembhard Address: 2737 Bayview Avenue, M2L 1C5
Tel: #: 416-477-5113
Email Address: [email protected] (For registration)Website/Facebook Page: www.emgeducation.com/@emgeducation Other social media: Twitter/Instagram: @emgeducation
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TORONTO (SCARBOROUGH), ONTARIO
1. B.R.I.T.E SUMMER CAMP COST: $100/WEEK
Our Camp offers a wide variety of both indoor/outdoor activities and field trips including: • Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) • We are promoting fitness and a healthy lifestyle through fun sports such as golf,
basketball, swimming, soccer and baseball • Each camper will learn to play these sports participating in a safe and exciting
environment. Your child/ren experiences in all our activities both indoor and outdoor are designed to promote their socialization creative and imaginative skills.
Child\ren must bring their own lunch. Light snacks will be provided Age: 6 to 11 years old. Information & Registration: May 31, 2017 at 6:30 to 8pm
Duration Start/End: Tuesday July 4, 2017 to Friday July 28, 2017
Contact Person Name: Karen Anderson Address: 776 Brimley Rd. (South of Lawrence), Scarborough. Tel: #: (647) 244-2590
Email Address: [email protected] Website/Facebook Page: @britesummercamp
2. CAMP TROPICANA COST: $110/WEEK
Tropicana Community Services offers annual summer fun for children aged 5 -14 years old. Camp Tropicana offers exciting activities and weekly field trips across the GTA. This year, Camp Tropicana celebrates Canada’s 150th with theme related activities including Drum Artz workshops, recreational games and the introduction of special activities like STEM projects/activities, Software coding, Math class and Arts & Crafts. Camp Tropicana is a great place to make new friends! Ontario Camping Association accredited.
Duration Start/End: July 4 to August 11, 2017, 9:00am – 5:00pm (campers may be dropped off as early as 7:30am and picked up as late as 5:30pm)
Contact Person: Michael Lawrence Address: St. Barnabas Catholic School, 30 Washburn Way
Tel: #: (416) 416-439-9009 ext 260
Email Address. [email protected] Website/Facebook Page: www.TropicanaCommunity.org facebook.com/tropicanacommunity, Twitter: @tropicana_comm
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3. ELEVATE SPORTS COST: $25.00 – $40.00 SESSION
ElevateSports provides a unique, high quality, supportive learning environment that advances the development of athletes. Our programs are designed to educate, enhance, challenge, inspire and motivate players to elevate their skills and to reach their full potential.
We provide athletes training in 3 areas of focus:
Mental: Being able to process information and keeping focus on tasks at hand - mental training methods
Technical: Raising and learning new techniques and keeping sharp and confident
Physical: Learning the different types of energy source, when and how to use them PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES
• One on One Training • Small Group Training • Camps • Consulting • Develop Complete Training Programs
Duration Start/End: Ongoing
Contact Person: Terry Bertrand Location: 3050 Ellesmere Road Ste.401, Scar., Ontario, M1E 5E6 Tel: #: 647 332-1885:
Email Address: [email protected]
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4. GIRLS COMING OF AGE PROGRAM COST: $35 - $80 PER SESSION (INCLUDES SNACKS)
This rites of passage program is for girls’ grades 6 to 8 as a “transition” from childhood into adulthood. To prepare them for this pivotal time, girls are provided with tools to assist them to create a life as independent, thoughtful & self-confident young women who are able with the love of support of family and like-minded friends to seek their own path & discover what she has to bring into the world. • 5 Day Camp: March break or summer months • Weekend Intensive Workshops: Full day Sat & half day Sun • 9 Weeks - Saturdays 11 - 5
Duration Start/End: • 5-Day Camp: Offered during March break or the summer months on Tuesday-Saturday • Weekend Intensive Workshops: Full day Saturday and half day Sunday • 9-Week every Saturday program: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. All sessions end with a family & community celebration
Contact Person: Lilia esi Tel: #: 437 345-4885 Address: 3050 Ellesmere Road ste. 401, M1E 5E6
Email Address: [email protected] Website/Facebook Page: www.esiayaintiatives.com
4. LEGACY ENTERPRISES’ “FULL STEAM AHEAD” SUMMER CAMP COST: $155 FOR THE WEEK
From artist Robert Small, creator of the LEGACY poster and the STEAM booklet series comes the “FULL STEAM AHEAD” (FSA) Summer Camp. This camp provides learners with a fun environment while exposing children to professions which will be in high demand in the future. Through the use of creativity and art, campers will be exposed to science, technology, engineering, arts and math. Each participant will receive a free poster, two activity booklets and a book-marker. This camp will work in conjunction with Camp Tropicana (CT) where participants will be part of FSA in the morning and joining CT in the afternoon.
Duration Start/End: August 1 to 4, 2017, 9-12pm (FSA), 12-4pm (Camp Tropicana)
Contact Person: Robert Small Address: St. Barnabas Catholic School, 30 Washburn Way,
Scarborough, On, M1B 1H3
Tel: #: (647) 955-6560
Email Address: [email protected] Website/Facebook Page: www.thelegacyposter.com
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TORONTO (YORK), ONTARIO
1. TECH SPARK SUMMER CAMPS Cost: $260-$299 PER CHILD
Tech Spark is a mentorship-focused technology and design school created to increase digital literacy, and provide educational opportunities to diverse youth. Tech Spark was designed to teach youth how they can create the technology they consume every day. Respected industry professionals and entrepreneurs teach our programs. Our 3:1 educator to student ratio means more attention for your child. Our beginner-friendly programs target youth 7-12 and are designed to be age appropriate. Our summer camp programming includes mobile app development (UX design), coding, gaming, 3D printing, and robotics.
Register your child today! Visit us online to view camp dates and registration details.
Duration Start/End: MONDAY - FRIDAY, 10 AM - 3 PM, JULY & AUGUST
Contact Person: TAMAR HUGGINS GRANT Address: 761 JANE STREET, YORK, ONTARIO, M6N 4B4
Email Address: [email protected] Website/Facebook Page: www.techspark.ca
Other social media: @TECHSPARKTO (facebook, twitter, Instagram)
2. HACK THE HOOD $149 PER STUDENT
Hack The Hood is a design-thinking program, that teaches teens how to develop creative solutions to systemic issues in their communities. Please visit us online, to view dates and to register.
Duration Start/End: MONDAY - FRIDAY, 10 AM - 3 PM, JULY - AUGUST
Contact Person: TAMAR HUGGINS GRANT Address: 761 JANE STREET, YORK, ONTARIO, M6N 4B4
Tel: #: 416.473.8678
Email Address: [email protected] Website/Facebook Page: www.tamarhuggins.com
Other social media: @TAMARHUGGINS (Twitter)
Location of Actual Camp (City/Town): TORONTO AND MISSISSAUGA
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3. BOSS UP SUMMER CAMP $149 PER YOUTH
Led by award-winning serial entrepreneur, Tamar H. Grant, the Boss Up Summer Camp is designed to teach teens how to build a successful business in one week. Students will learn how to run the right experiments and build something customers want. Your teen will learn how to validate a business idea, build a prototype of their product or service, and develop the soft skills necessary to effectively pitch their business to a group of investors. Please visit us online, to view dates and to register.
Duration Start/End: MONDAY - FRIDAY, 10 AM - 1 PM, JULY - AUGUST
Contact Person: TAMAR HUGGINS GRANT Tel: #: 416.473.8678
Email Address: [email protected] Website/Facebook Page: www.tamarhuggins.com
Other social media: @TAMARHUGGINS
Location of Actual Camp (City/Town): MISSISSAUGA, TORONTO, AJAX
4. SUMMERARTS COST: $50 / CHILD, $100 PER FAMILY
The UrbanArts SummerArts camp is a full-day summer experience open to youth ages 8 – 14 years. Youth will explore many artistic disciplines through fun activities, workshops, and field trips. Join in the fun as we explore our creativity together. Each day is filled with interactive sessions led by professional and emerging artists. Youth will experience: visual arts, music, theatre, photography, dance and more! This six week experience is capped off with a talent show as part of the launch of our annual CultureShock Community Arts Festival. Priority is given to youth from the York South-Weston area.Duration
Start/End: July 4th – August 11th
Contact Person Name: Geraldine Wade Tel: #: 416 241 5124 Address: 5 Bartonville Ave. E., Toronto, M6M 2B1
Email Address: [email protected] Website/Facebook Page: www.urbanartstoronto.org / www.facebook.com/urbanartstoronto
(UrbanArtsTO) Twitter/Instagram: UrbanArtsTO
OTHER INFORMATION:The camp takes place at St. Bernard's Catholic School and at UrbanArts Bartonville Ave. E. & John St. locations. Drop-off & pick up at St. Bernard's unless otherwise advised.
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5. YOGA FOR YOUTH CAMP (YFYC) COST: $50/CHILD $35/CHILD IF REGISTERING 2 OR MORE
YFYC is a camp for youth that incorporates yoga for youth to foster self-esteem, confidence and inner peace. Yoga has many benefits for youth such as tools for anger management and overcoming peer pressure. Siri Avtar Yoga has a team of experienced yoga teachers and professionals to offer meditation, yoga exercises and universal spiritual leadership tools to empower youthOTHER INFORMATION Our camp has other activities such as martial arts, music/drumming and dance workshops, art and presentations from motivational speakers. All vegan lunches are served daily
Duration Start/End: July 7th-21st
Contact Person Name: Siri Avtar Tel: #: 905. 903.2867 Email Address: [email protected]/Facebook Page: www.siriavtaryoga.com
Facebook: SiriAvtarYoga Instagram: @ siri_avtar_yoga
WHITBY/OSHAWA, ONTARIO
1. KIDZPIRATION COST: $165 - 310 WEEKLY / MEAL PLAN: $33.34 WEEKLY
Kidzpiration™ Camp (aka The Club House) … is our entrepreneurship camp for tweens ages 9 to 13. The Club House design is one that develops financial literacy and entrepreneurship skills through campers creating their own B.Y.O.B—Build Y’r Own Business. Kidz Leadership™ Academy … is our teen leadership and enrichment program for teens ages 14 to 17. The Academy is designed to guide the development of leadership, etiquette and professional communication critical in all facets of life. Kidzpirit Youth Succeed to Higher Learning through The Trusted Mentor™ Career & Life Skills Transitional Program and Ultimately PROnet Membership Network.
Duration Start/End: July 3 – September 1, 2017
Contact Person: Michelle Francis, Camp Director [aka Big Kid] Address (Mailing): Box 54, Stn. Main, Pickering, Ontario, L1V 2R2 Tel: #: 905.683.6720
Email Address: [email protected] Facebook Page: KidzpiritInternational Other social media: @kidzpirit [www.twitter.com/kidzpirit] Location: Waverly St., Border of Whitby
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WOODBRIDGE, ONTARIO
1. FITNESS FOR SUCCESS
COST: PLEASE CONTACT US FOR COST/ SUBSIDIES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR FAMILIES EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL HARDSHIP
Kater 2 Kids Fitness is committed to the health of Canadian Youth. Our professionally trained staff will introduce a unique combination of fitness, sports, nutrition, and technology programming to help kids gets moving while having fun!
Our age-specific camps promote the enhancement of one’s knowledge and performance in sports like hockey, football, volleyball, basketball, track & field, tennis, soccer, ultimate frisbee, and more. We provide a focus on coordination, balance, flexibility, and strength development. Along with our regular program we also plan for guest facilitators to come in to teach workshops on nutrition, yoga, dance, martial arts, and more. We also end off the camp with a talent show showcasing performances of each individual (or group) that they have rehearsed throughout the week.
Duration Start/End: June 29th to August 28th
Contact Person: Noel MorganAddress: 10 Westcreek Drive Unit 17, Woodbridge, L4L 9R5Tel: #: 905-850-2008
Email Address: [email protected] Website/Facebook Page: www.f4s.ca
https://www.facebook.com/Fitness4SuccessCA/
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EVENT DATE LOCATION ABOUT WEBSITE
THEMUHTADIINTERNATIONALDRUMMINGFESTIVAL(MIDF)
SatJune3,2017–SunJune4,2017
WoodbinePark,Toronto
TheMuhtadiInternaKonalDrummingFesKval(MIDF),nowinits18thyear,isatwo-dayannualeventthatcelebratesthedrum,it’spresenceinallculturesanditsculturalrelevancetodayin
communiKesaroundtheworld.
hYp://muhtadidrumfest.com/about-us/
DURHAM CARIBBEAN
FESTIVAL
Sat.June24,2017,11AM-9PM
AjaxDowns50Alexander'sCrossing
CaribbeanFesKvalwithauthenKcCaribbeanFood,LiveEntertainment,
Children'sFairandShows.WeshowcaseCarnivalCostumesfrom
aroundtheCaribbean.
www.durhamcaribbeanfesKval.com
TD IRIE FEST MISS.
June 23 - June 24,
2017
Mississauga Celebration
Square
Celebrates African-Canadian culture with music, dance,
spoken word, art, food and drink from the Caribbean and across
the African Diaspora.
http://iriemusicfestival.c
om/
AFROFEST2017
July08,2017–
12:00PM–11:00PM
WoodbinePark,
Toronto
MusicAfricaisanot-for-profitcommunity-basedorganizaKonthatpromotesAfricanmusicinTorontothroughitsannualflagshipmusicfesKval
hYp://www.afrofest.ca/
AKOMAFEST2017
Saturday,July22at11AM-
9PM
Brampton,Ontario
AFesKvalCelebraKngtheDiversityofAfricaandtheDiaspora(The
CaribbeanandAmericas)TherewillbeFashionshows,performances,livebandandmore!Itisanevent
forthewholefamily!!
hYp://www.akomaafroda
nce.ca/
JUNIORCARNIVALANDFAMILYDAYAKA:KIDDIECARNIVAL
Jul22,2017 Malvern,Scarborough,
ON
TheJCFDeventprovidesitsaudienceandthesurroundingcommunityofMalvernthe
opportunitytoexperiencetheculturalpresentaKonofyoungperformersastheyparKcipatein
theirearlieryears.ThisfamilyeventisbeingpresentedtoallowyoungpeopletoparKcipateasproducers,
performers,andpresenters.
hYps://www.torontocaribbeancarnival.com/
events.html
SUMMER FAMILY EVENTS (Event listing created by Lilia Esi)
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CARIBBEANTALESFILMFESTIVAL
September06-16,2017
TBA CaribbeanTalesiscommiYedtoconnecKngpeoplethroughfilm.Thiscommitmenttofosteringinterculturalunderstanding
includesbuildingcommunityhereinCanada,aswellasaglobal
communitybetweenCanadiansandlike-mindedarKsts,culturalentrepreneurs,andcommunity
buildersthroughouttheDiaspora.
hYp://www.caribbeantale
s.ca/
JERKFEST August11,12,132017
CentennialPark,Etobicoke
JerkFestisanannualfesKvalwhichtakesplacearoundthesecondweekendinAugusteveryyear.JerkFestcelebratestheworld
renownjerkcuisine.Itsafusionofjerkfood,pulsaKngmusic,familyfriendlyentertainmentandgoodvibes–allunderthethrobbing
Torontosun.
hYp://www.jerkfesKval.ca
RASTAFEST SaturdayAugust19,2017andSunday
August20,2017
BlackCreekPioneer
Village’sNorthproperty(7060JaneStreet,Northof
SteelesAvenueWest)
RastafestisCanada’slargestcelebraKonofRastafarianheritageandculture.ThefesKvalisamulK-
disciplined,familyfuneventhighlighKngdifferentaspectsoftheRastafariculture.ThefesKvaldraws
fromtherichanddiverseRastafarianlifestyle,culture,and
history.
rastafest.com
SCARBOROUGHAFRO-CARIB
FEST
August26&SundayAugust27,
2017
ScarboroughCivicCenter(AlbertCampbellSquare)
LiveMusicalPerformancesFromTalentedInternaKonalAndLocalExciKngVisualExhibiKonsand
BustlingMarketplaceTastyAfrican&CaribbeanCuisineandCulturalFoodsfromallOverTheWorldLearnSomeNewAfricanandCaribbeanDanceBringYour
ChildrenTotheKidsZoneForFacePainKng,GamesAndSoMuch
More
hYp://scarboroughafrocari
bfest.com/
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FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES: (listing created by Gerry Meade) Are you or your organization in need of obtaining for your camp, project and/or association itself? Please look at these websites to find funding opportunities that could possibly be of assistance.
1. Government of Canada’s website of 35 funding sources: http://canada.pch.gc.ca/eng/1427741123839
2. The United Way’s Community Services Sector Strategy (CSS) Program
Funding Stream:
http://www.unitedwaytyr.com/css-program-faq
3. Grants Ontario:
http://www.grants.gov.on.ca/GrantsPortal
4. Industry Standard Grant Directory (Free to access with TPL card)
http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/
Scheduled for Saturday October 13th, 2018 Africentric Alternative School (TDSB), Toronto.
What is Oware An excellent math and social engagement learning tool with its origin in Africa.
For more information about Oware visit www.owarecanada.com.
Camps interested in booking Oware sessions can email [email protected].
Camp presently using Oware include: Ekua’s Heritage; Bese Saka Cultural, Leadership and Sports and Alexander Park Community Centre.
MACPRI’s 4th Toronto International (inter-generational) Oware Tournament/Family Fun Day