We start off the evening with the SMILE Camp Talent Show! Everyone had amazing performances and talents. We had a great time watching others perform and showcase their talents. Family Groups performed for the talent show! Next up was the individual performances! Brave leaders went out of their comfort zones to show what they got! Amazing performances guys!... Continue Reading →
We start off an exciting day 2 at SMILE Camp with a lovely wake up call by our high school mentors. The mentors look very fashionable in their beachwear. Must be very warm outside! : ) The High school mentors leads the morning stretches The Air family performs the morning reflection. Students participate in an... Continue Reading →
On Sunday, November 24, 2014; 60 students, 11 teachers, 11 facilitators, and 10 high school mentors from the Toronto Catholic District School Board and Toronto District School Board, along with the Toronto Police Services Team packed their suitcases an leadership toolboxes to travel to Camp George in Perry Sound for the S.M.I.L.E Camp Experience. During this... Continue Reading →
APPLY TO ATTEND SMILE CAMP APPLY TO ATTEND SMILE CAMP SMILE Camp stands for Students, Staff and Maximizing Inter-Community Leadership Experience. SMILE Camp is a partnership with ProAction Cops & Kids and the Toronto District School Board which focuses on celebrating our diversity and building community. More information about SMILE Camp. We are looking for 5 elementary schools... Continue Reading →
In 2014……. 1 CAMP.. 3 DAYS and 2 NIGHTS.. 3 student LEADERSHIP overnight experiences.. 3 brave Catholic elementary school HOSTS.. And…………. 36 catholic elementary school PARTICIPANTS, Come together on April 27th - 29th, May 4th - May 6th and May 7th - 9th to embark on a once in a life time journey they will NEVER FORGET. CAMP 1... Continue Reading →
On May 13, 2013 the SMILE Camp members came together for a joyful reunion since they got together in November 2012. It was a chance to share their achievements on the Action Plans they made at camp, celebrate their successes and reconnect with fellow leaders and old friends. SMILE Camp stands for Students and Staff Maximizing Inter-Community... Continue Reading →
On the last day of SMILE Camp the mentors were awake early preparing the fire for the sunrise ceremony. Students wrote personal intentions and put them in the fire through the sacred ceremony. Here’s the SMILE Camp process: 1. Pre-Camp Leadership Training (1/2 day at the CEC) CHECK 2. Leadership Formation (3 days at Camp... Continue Reading →
As a SMILE Camp Leader I pledge that I will Use my gifts and talents To help my neighbour Better my school And serve my community By showing love and compassion Challenging the status quo Inspiring others Empowering our followers Modeling the way And celebrating our successes Above all, I will SMILE As my team... Continue Reading →
If you missed the pictures from Day 1 Click HERE Day 2 of SMILE camp started off with our 80's Mentors warming up for a jam packed day! As our second day of SMLE came to a close Merle Gonzalvez led another amazing meditation. Lights out 11:30, early wake up for the sunrise ceremony!
On Sunday,November 25th, 60 elementary students, 5 High school mentors, 11 teacher facilitators, and 11 teachers supervisors from across the Toronto Catholic District School Board along with 9 police officers from the Toronto Police Service trekked to Camp George in Parry Sound for the Students & Staff Maximizing Inter-Community Leadership Experience (SMILE). Through this camp experience students are able... Continue Reading →
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