
Cedar Ridge Camp in 2005. A long-time advocate of the camp experience, Peter wanted to create an integrated boys’ and girls’ camp that would offer comprehensive outdoor education programs that foster personal growth. Peter’s vision was rewarded when he came upon a spectacular 150-acre property located on beautiful Lake Wannamaker near Bancroft, Ontario.The site was originally a resort operated by the Potts family until it was purchased by the East York YMCA in 1956. The YMCA opened Camp Wangoma, an offshoot of Camp Sunfish on Lake Simcoe. Wangoma, which means “adopt you as a brother”, ran as a camp for boys aged 8 – 16 until 1980. To this day, the physical layout of Cedar Ridge is a legacy of Camp Wangoma.In 1980, the YMCA then sold the property to the Pentecostal Church of Bancroft, which transformed the site into Natureland Bible Camp. Natureland operated under the direction of the Bowler family until it was purchased by Peter in 2005 and became Cedar Ridge Camp.Peter was struck by the amazing potential of the site’s expansive shoreline, which creates a virtually private bay surrounded by Crown land and very few neighbours. Following a year of rebuilding and renovating, Cedar Ridge began to take shape. In the formative stages, we intended to create a unique camping culture by blending the senior staff’s collective experiences from some of Ontario’s finest legacy camps including Mazinaw, Gay Venture, Kilcoo, and Oconto. We proudly welcomed our first summer campers in July of
After 30 years of operation, the WCDC purchased its building in March of 1999. A long time supporter of the center donated the money for this purchase and since then many necessary repairs have been made to the deteriorated building. The Tioga County Human Service Agency started the WCDC in 1970. For most of those years the present center was leased from Northern Tioga School District. Because the county operated the center we were eligible for grant money to help pay teacher's salaries, food costs, program expenses and supplies. The county was also responsible for the building maintenance. Parents in need of childcare contacted Wellsboro to sign their children up, possible to a waiting list.Now that WCDC owns the building, we have made some necessary and important repairs. We have replaced the roof torn down the old chimney, put in new electric. Made repairs to the plumbing, lowered ceilings, installed new windows and painted. We even made the Center handicap accessible. We've also replaced both the front and back doors, which paved the way for the implementation of a security entrance system that prohibits anyone from entering the building without first being visually verified and then 'buzzed' in by a WCDC employee.
To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.The Y is the nation’s leading nonprofit committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.Youth Development: Nurturing the potential of every child and teen.Healthy Living: Improving the nation’s health and well-being.Social Responsibility: giving back and providing support to our neighbors.
At Centro-Clinton Daycare, we believe that each child is a unique individual. We provide a safe, healthy, stimulating environment to challenge and support each child's own interests, talents and abilities. We are committed to a policy of non-discrimination on the basis of race, creed, colour, origin, political or religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, age marital status, family relationship and disability. We strive to be organized around the foundations of belonging, well-being, engagement and expression in children where the goals and expectations integrate the six guiding principles of ELECT (Early Learning for Every Child Today). Some of the other Ministry documents Centro Clinton Daycare refers to and implements in its programming are: How does learning happen? Ontario’s pedagogy for the Early Years (2014),Think Feel Act: Lessons from Research about Young Children. Centro Clinton Daycare uses a play-based learning approach to create the best environment for children to learn and grow. Play-based learning allows children to learn in a way that is most appropriate for them. Each child may choose to pursue activities of their own interest, giving them the opportunity to be creative and innovative as they learn. Centro Clinton Daycare strives to implement flexibility in our programming so that each child can realize their full potential by indulging their capabilities and curiosities.
Little Prints has been caring for children for more than 30 years. We operate five licensed not-for-profit centres under the same management team. We have a Purchase of Service Agreement with the City of Toronto for families requiring Subsidy.Our centres receive top ratings from the city and province in all categories: facility and staffing, curriculum development, child safety and nutrition.Our Board of Directors is made up of past and current parents and community leaders committed to excellence in childcare. The Board develops the policies and procedures used in our daily operations.Little Prints is committed to creating a supportive environment around each child in our care.We encourage our families to play, learn and share together through our Family Outreach Program, DiscoverAbility.
Founded in 1971, Leaside Daycare Centres (LDCC) provided a service for infants that was almost non-existent in Toronto at the time. The original site, in the lower level of a duplex on Laird Drive, provided space for 12 children. Expansion was imperative.In 1972, 100 McRae was purchased to provide infant care to 35 children. The residential setting was deliberately chosen and provided an ideal setting for babies, and a pleasant area for their walks.The Preschool Division opened in 1975 at 73 Fleming, at the request of parents interested in continuing care beyond age 21/2.Again a residential setting was chosen, and space provided for 35 children, aged 21/2 to 5.In 1984, a group of parents from the Fleming Centre organized a non-profit group and petitioned the Board of Education of East York to provide space for school age daycare in Leaside. Space was provided in Rolph Road for 40 children from kindergarten through grade 4. Rolph Road Daycare Centre, a non-profit organization run by a parent board, employed LDCC to operate and staff the program.In October of 1994, after a process of more than a year, LDCC converted to non-profit centres. By way of government program, LDCC was purchased by Rolph Road Daycare. Despite the change, the programming, staff and philosophy of the daycare centres remain intact. Indeed, Rolph Road Daycare is carrying on business as LDCC. All centres are operated to provide community care.
Behind every great business is an idea, and Carolyn didn’t just have it, she lived it. By opening the Canine Social Company, she meant to share a way of life that welcomes all dogs and offers them exactly what they need.The Canine Social Company is not just a store—it’s a second home. When you step foot in our digs, you become part of our pack.Positive reinforcement is integrated into all our services, and our staff is trained to be ready for every situation.Our products are mostly Canadian, and we carry a wide range of eco-friendly products. There isn’t anything in here that our pups haven’t approved!We’ve created a comfortable, personable and positive environment for you and your dog. Feel free to pop by and chat, or introduce yourself if you haven’t been in before. Our pack is always growing, and we’d love for you to join it.