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Our goal is to create a village community where every child reaches their full potential.
History
History
A staple within the Durham region and Greater Toronto area; The Ubuntu Village Organization has serviced thousands of youth and their families by creating multifaceted opportunities for community involvement.
ASP initiatives and sports specific club teams were the root of the organization prior to becoming summer-focused in programming. Aimed to propel community development in the Durham region by means of athletics, The Ubuntu Village corp.(Ajax Lions Basketball club) was one of a handful of organizations that provided a home team for hundreds of aspiring student athletes and their families. Not only did this bring visitors to the area by means of large scale tournaments/weekly games, it created a network and social capital that greatly benefited the families of the area.
The evolution of The Ubuntu Village corp. went from housing Elite Teams, weekend House Leagues, to Afterschool Programming, March Break Camps, Summer Camp youth counseling and mentorship programs.
With over 19 years of serving the community pre-pandemic, The Village organization has aided thousands of youth and the community through: mentorship, healthy lifestyle promotion through sports, and creativity by means of arts-based curriculum. Providing job opportunities and volunteer experience for middle school and high school students, our organization has cultivated an environment of growth, integrity and global citizenship throughout the Greater Toronto Area and Durham region.
After School Programming that would entail; homework assistance, tutoring, and physical activity during the critical hours after the standard school day. Bridging the hours that children typically go unattended between school completion and the average work day end.
Club teams that provided high level weekly training and an opportunity to compete on the Ontario Basketball Association circuit. These teams played a pivotal role in assisting more than 50 locals to pursue USport/DI Athletics and studies at the collegiate level in the years to follow.
March Break and Summer Camps that comprise 1-7 weeks of daily scheduled activity. Providing supervision free of cost from 9am-4pm not only gives a structured environment for children of families who may not have been able to afford the luxuries of camps, but has created a network that shares common values, and provides a support system that is accessible to families. A unique opportunity for community development and equity, these camps have a system in place that promotes neighborhood activism. Volunteer opportunities and first-time jobs with advancement openings based on years of service, The Village camps have a blueprint that has made it a pillar within the communities it has aligned with.
Partnering with government youth employment initiatives and school boards in the past, our large-scale camps have a total operating budget of around $100.000. This encompasses; Equipment, Arts & Crafts supplies, Administration paperwork and software, Trips/travel, Snacks/Meals and Miscellaneous supplies. The details of these budgetary items are listed below.
The Village organization has a history of putting forth a high-quality product for the families they serve; people-focus initiatives have always resulted in successful programming.
With future funding, The Village aims to bring these programs back to the growing population of the GTA and Durham region post-pandemic. Not only do they create a unique environment for engagement between families and the youth, it also brings about social capital in an area that is constantly in need for more avenues of diversity, participation, belonging, and safety.
Group Pictures
Group Pictures
Having fun is the goal of the day
Instructional Basketball
Instructional Basketball
Everyone is eager to learn
Camp Policy and Procedure
Camp Policy and Procedure
Policies and Procedures
The Ubuntu Village Summer Camps(2022)
Goals and Objectives
Create an enjoyable and memorable summer camp experience where; friendships, creativity, competition, fair-play, growth, and most importantly fun is all intertwined. Teamwork and self-control are all rewarded as a pathway to a prosperous and successful future.
Purpose
Provide a safe, healthy and fun recreational experience for all children of the North East Region. Parents can have confidence in the TDSB, Focus On Youth and The Village programs for supervision, activities (indoor/outdoor etc.) in an interactive, relaxed, structured, social setting.
Ages of Children
Grades 1-6 (children must have already completed grade 1 this past school year to enroll) ages 7-13 (children who have completed grade 6 and are entering grade 7 will be the eldest campers able to enroll)
Hours of Operation
Workers are to arrive by 8:50 at the latest. Camp hours are from 9:00 am drop-off and 4:00 pm pick-up, Monday-Friday (holidays excluded). Weekly schedule of events posted each week (Monday) and all field trips or weekly activities outside of the regular routine will be listed each Monday on a weekly, reoccurring basis.
Swimming @ Stephen Leacock 2 days/week
Water Park @ 4 days/week (each group goes 2 days/week)
Rain/ Excessive Heat
Campers will remain indoors, at the water park, or pools on such days. Games, and arts and crafts will be the focus on these days and a break down of the rain/heat day will be available on site to be administered by the Supervisor on site.
Registration
Forms have been administered to schools in the surrounding areas, and given to parents to be returned to the schools. The forms include information regarding health history, emergency notification numbers, dismissal arrangements etc. These forms are to be kept at each location in case of any emergency or information requirements.
Discipline
When a child is repeatedly acting out of the “CYC/Village TDSB Summer Camp” guidelines and requirements, the steps to be taken are;
-verbal warning from leaders
-time out from activity
-issue brought to Supervisor and punishment is administered accordingly
If the behavior continues, parents will be notified and a suspension or termination of camp attendance will be discussed.
Illness/Injury
For the protection of all children, if a child is experiencing any of the following symptoms or injuries, parents will be contacted and the children will then be sent home if:
-elevated temperature
-diarrhea or vomiting
-undiagnosed rash
-contagious viruses (chicken pox, strep throat etc.)
-any injury requiring immediate medical attention (hospital required)
(If a child is unable to go home, a comfortable resting area will be provided by the Supervisor on site until the child is dismissed at the end of the day)
Release of Children from Camp
Children are only to be released to parents or persons designated on the information form. If arrangements are to change, parents must either call, or send in a signed letter authorizing the release of their child to anyone not listed the day of, or prior to such a situation.
After 10 minutes the Supervisor on site should be notified if a child still remains at camp and a call will then be placed to their parental contact.
If a child’s parent is consistently late picking up their child, after the 3 occurrence this issue is to be brought to the Supervisor on site who will address the parent and let them know that if the behavior continues the child will no longer be able to attend camp.
FOY workers are to sign out each camper at the end of the day, and turn in their attendance sheets to their Supervisor on site with a tally of total lates at the end of the week (Friday).
Cellphone/Music
Cell phones and music are not permitted during work hours at camp (9 am-4 pm). Only in case of emergency should counselors cell phones be in use, to guarantee a constant engagement, effort, and focus on the children and job at hand.
Late policy
Workers are to arrive on site by 8:50 (ten minutes prior to work begins) in order to give a window of preparation and meeting before the day begins at 9 am. Workers are not to leave until their final child is picked up unless discussed otherwise with the Supervisor of their site.
The lateness policy works as follows:
After 3 lates as a worker, you will be warned, and if the situation occurs a 4th time, the TDSB Youth Coordinator responsible for your site will then be contacted by the Supervisor on site and regulations will be implemented, and possible termination of your employment may follow.
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