Program Information
The Focus on Youth Summer Camp provides leadership programming through music, arts, sports and STEM-based tools of education, with daily culturally relevant literacy and numeracy activities.
The camp also includes faith-based programming, mentorship, interactive workshops, guest presentations, hands-on activities and support from a variety of service providers to keep students active and engaged in learning.
- This program is for DPCDSB students in Grades 4-8.
Each day offers a dedicated focus on culturally relevant literacy and numeracy aligned with curriculum expectations through engaging, hands-on activities, games and movement.
The camp will include faith-based programming and daily sessions that will work to create a positive self-image while having fun using arts, sports and STEM-based tools of education. Through mentorship, this camp will engage and empower youth to be role
models and leaders within their communities.
Each week, students will have presentations from professionals and community members representing a variety of skills and subject areas. Through interactive workshops, these individuals will share their unique gifts and talents with students and give students opportunities to develop and practice skills across a wide range of subject areas.
The camp will also have additional support from a variety of service providers who will offer weekly energetic programming that will get students active and engaged in learning.
Focus on Youth is funded by the Ontario Ministry of Education to support not-for-profit groups in delivering summer programs that keep young people safe and active. The Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ offers a unique, in-person summer experience for youth.
Questions?
For more information, contact the Adult and Continuing Education Department.
Phone:Ìý905-891-3034
Email:Ìý[email protected]