Camp Life

Time well spent
Anne Morawetz, Director, Camp Ponacka for boys
Beyond fun and good times, friendships and fond memories, a longer stay at camp give kids a chance to grow and develop in significant ways... read more >

Serious issue - Simple solution
Lynda Fishman, Executive Director, Adventure Valley Day Camp
Research says: Childhood obesity is on the rise. Research says: A major cause of childhood obesity is lack of physical activity. Research also says: Being physically active reaps benefits beyond physical health and fitness... read more >

A natural connection
JulieLyn Anderson, Camp Director, Humber Arboretum Nature Day Camp
Teaching kids about the outdoors by spending time in the outdoors is a lesson for life... read more >

School Life

Walking in the footsteps of history
Kim Sillcox, Director of Communications, St. Andrew's College
The places and memorials of the First and Second World Wars make for a journey of deep meaning and significance to students... read more >

Fish out of water -- Kids out of school
Joshua Schiff, Christos Kikessis, Dylan Van Frank, Secondary IV West Island College
Contributing to Environment Canada research turns wading through the St. Lawrence River into an exploration of both science and future careers...
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Eye-opening exchanges
Anita Griffiths, Manager of E-communications, Appleby College
Travel away and hosting at home bring students language, cultural and adventure experiences that enrich learning....
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Educator's Voice

Documenting Hope
Rebecca Levere, University of Toronto Schools
Rebecca Levere travelled to Zambia with 10 of her students from the University of Toronto Schools to film a documentary about the AIDS pandemic. In this article, she explores the long-term impact of that journey, exploring the dilemmas and decisions young Canadians face as "haves" in a "have-not" world... read more >