Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Graffiti Transformation Project Video


The 2011 Graffiti Transformation Project had a great summer painting murals.
Click here to check out a video of the GTP crew.

Monday, August 15, 2011

Summer Daze Camp Supports Our Jays!


Week 6 of Camp was Sports Week. We celebrated by going to cheer on our Toronto Blue Jays!


Group 2 helping to make our camp banner!



Team Spirit Face Painting!











We made it on the JumboTron!


Summer Daze Camp!

Friday, August 12, 2011

HCC at Bowlerama

Group 1 & Group 2 took a trip to Bowlerama to practice their bowling skills! There were a few strikes, spares and gutters but there was A LOT of fun!







Thursday, August 11, 2011

After School Program Registration

A friendly reminder that After School Program registration begins August 15th!

Thursday, August 4, 2011

Drumming and Storytelling with Njacko Backo

Groups 1 and Groups 4 took a trip to the Cecil Community Centre to participate in an interactive drumming and storytelling presentation. Counselors and Campers brought their A-game and proudly represented the Harbourfront Community Centre!




Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Please Vote For Us!


Harbourfront Community Centre is involved in a contest sponsored by Fido, where facebook users can vote on a project to receive funding for a new project. Please help us out by logging into your facebook account and voting here.
You can vote once a day and every vote counts so join in!
Also if you haven't joined us on facebook, now would be a great time to do it.

Rowing with the Youth Program

Members of the Harbourfront Community Centre Youth Program have been going rowing out in the harbour area with Youth Boatworks Canada. Rowing happens on Tuesday nights from 6 - 8 pm. Come out and check it out if you are in the area!





Friday, July 22, 2011

Summer Daze Camp makes Urban S'Mores!

Group 4 participated in the Gardening & Nature Club this Friday. One thing they learned is that they cannot build an open fire for s'more roasting in the middle of the city.

Group 4 got creative and improvised with some bbq'ed marshmallows, chocolate, and crackers! Check out their final products. YUM!




Summer Daze Camp at Canada

Monday, July 18, 2011

Yummy Summer Daze Snacks!


Kids always seem to be hungry, and finding healthy snacks isn't always easy! This summer, the Summer Daze staff has made a great effort to provide campers with delicious and nutritious snack options. A few highlights include Quesadillas, Vegetable Nachos, Chocolate Chip Oatmeal cookies, Homemade Guacamole and Toasted Baguettes with Bruschetta.



Fruit skewer duel?





Toasted-cheesy baguettes with Brushchetta, a new camp favourite! Mmmmm!

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Exquisite corpse workshop


Youth at HCC participated in a their first art workshop today, testing their drawing skills and teamwork capabilities. They were encouraged to use teamwork in completing their own Exquisite corps's. The end results were both humorous and fun for the group!


Youth group working hard colouring in their pieces.



Listening attentively while instructions are being given









Monday, July 11, 2011

Summer Daze with Hands on Exotic

Summer Daze with Hands on Exotic

Summer Daze Camp Week 2: Animal Week

To kick off Animal Week, the Summer Daze camp was visited by a handful of exotic creatures and critters provided by Hands on Exotic.

Zoe, a macaw parrot, is now 15 years old and can live to be over 100 years old!


The campers got up-close and personal with a variety of neat insects!


Zoe posing again.



A brave camper holding a boa constrictor!


Another brave camper holding a boa constrictor!

Friday, July 8, 2011

Summer Daze at Toronto Island

Summer Daze Camp Week 1: 'Get to Know Your City' Week!

To end off the week, Summer Daze Camp took a trip to the Toronto Island for some beach fun! Check out some of our adventures!


Excited to start the day on the Island!



Group 4 Campers with Matthew and Alexis!


Getting buried!


Practicing skipping stones at Wards Island Beach with Jafari!


Group 1 with Lainey!