Plus the adventure program at Toronto Downtown Outdoor Trekkers (TDOT) gets campers out and about in the city while teaching them how to get there at the same time. (Some of you may be surprised to learn that a good chunk of children reach teendom without ever having stepped foot on the TTC.)
Double plus, the field trips include visits to the city's great green spaces, such as High Park and Ashbridges Bay.
And triple plus: community engagement is on the agenda.
Jane Jacobs must be smiling somewhere right now.
Added bonus? It's run by a former Palmerston PS student. Here's the scoop:
Double plus, the field trips include visits to the city's great green spaces, such as High Park and Ashbridges Bay.
And triple plus: community engagement is on the agenda.
Jane Jacobs must be smiling somewhere right now.
Added bonus? It's run by a former Palmerston PS student. Here's the scoop:
"I
am a former Palmerston student and was there [Mayfest] on Saturday to run a
game on behalf of Toronto Trekkers. It is a summer camp program I've
developed and am launching this summer that aims to get young people outside
and using the outdoor spaces around the city while participating in a variety
of fun games, activites and workshops.
...The program is based out of
Christie Pits Park and we have collaborated with the Friends of Christie PitsPark on a park cleanup and a community pizza lunch; with the Harbord
Village Residents Association neighbourhood cleanup, National Youth Arts Week
for a Community Mural and Art in the Park event and more.
... Thanks!
Simon
Toronto Downtown Outdoor Trekkers (TDOT) presents the:
Toronto Trekkers Outdoor
Adventure Program for youth aged 9-15.
More than a typical day camp, it features a fun
and exciting schedule that includes:
- Trekker Training: Outdoor Survival Skills, Bicycle Maintenance, Capoeira, Yoga, Improv Comedy & Drama, and more led by professionally trained instructors. See website for more!
Trekking Toronto Trips:
Travel to many of the best outdoor, green spaces Toronto has to offer;
High Park, the Islands, Cherry Beach, Ashbridges Bay and more! Learn
navigational skills and more en route!
- Trekker Teambuilding, leadership games and activities. Fun challenges that will build confidence, trust and communication.
- Community Engagement and Collaboration projects with various organizations and groups. E.g. community gardens, murals etc.
Our
mission is to build and strengthen community bonds through active meaningful
engagement in urban outdoor settings and to get young people outside, active
and engaged.
Program
begins July 30th; one week and multiple week sessions available. Program is
based out of Christie Pits Park (Christie and Bloor).
For more info on the Summer Program, School Programs
and Community Events see:
Contact: Simon@torontotrekkers.com
“These streets are made for trekking”
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