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What’s Happening with US
Did You Know? Summertime has always been a busy time at University Settlement. As early as 1911, University Settlement provided a tent in the park to provide shade and fresh air to children and their parents. Starting in 1921, University Settlement offered summer camp programs for children and youth beginning with our residential camp program on Lake Simcoe which in its first summer had 232 mothers and their children attending. In 1924 we moved our summer camp to Cooper Beach on Lake Ontario and in 1930 we settled into Camp Boulderwood, on Lake Gull which the agency finally purchased in 1939. During the late 1960s the land was expropriated by the Ontario government and the camp was temporarily relocated to Echo Lake in 1967. In 1977, the camp land was sold. But University Settlement still operates an active and busy summer day camp for children ages 4-14, including a youth leadership training component for young men and women ages 13 - 16. Over 400 children and youth participate in our summer camp program each year and we employ a number of young people each summer through the federal government’s Summer Jobs program. See below for more details on our 2010 Summer Camp program. Registration is filing up fast so apply as soon as you can. Another regular feature of summers at University Settlement is our annual Grange Festival which started in 1935 as a summer festival in Grange Park. Food, entertainment and dancing were primary elements of this fun festival. In the early years, children would go through streets playing musical instruments and inviting people to the festival. Today, over 2,500 children, their parents and adults come to participate in our Annual Grange Festival in the lovely and central Grange Park. Games, performances, prizes, food and music make for a great and relaxing day in the park. See below for details on University Settlement’s 2010 Grange Festival. Community Matters University Settlement's centenial celebration was featured in United Way's quarterly newsletter, Community Matters, June 2010. Read the full story here and watch an inspring video with University Settlement's Executive Director, Debra Shime here. Canada Day Closure University Settlement will be closed on Canada Day, Thursday, July 1st. We will be back open for our regular hours on Friday, July 2nd. Summer Camp 2010
Each Camp day is 9 am to 4:30 pm.For more information on Summer Camp 2010 please call: 416-598-3444 or click here for complete details on Summer Camp 2010. Chantelle ext 228 for Ladybug and Adventure Camps (Ages 4 - 13) The Grange Festival 2010 Save The Date - August 6th, Noon - 4 P.M! An afternoon of family fun and entertainment including children’s games, musicians, puppet shows, arts and crafts, free refreshments and so much more! The event is generously sponsored by International Financial Data Services and Growing Up Healthy Downtown. For more information or to get a community booth call Ted at Music & Arts School Registration for our summer term is now under way. This summer, we offer individual instruction in the following instruments: Summer term starts the week of July 5th and runs for 6 weeks. Contact us at 416- 598- 3444 extension 243 or 244 for more details. Music From Scratch Music From Scratch will be offered as a free week-long music workshop for youth between the ages of 15 and 21. The workshop will be taking place July 12 - 17. For more information click here. July's Featured Artist University Settlement has intiated a number of arts programs throughout the agency in honour of our 100th anniversary to celebrate, acknowledge and highlight the role that University Settlement has played in people’s lives. Pegah and her art work are highlighted in our second monthly art feature. Pegah is a newcomer to Canada from Iran. Pegah is currently a student at Earl Haig High School in Willdowdale, Toronto. Pegah loves art and is a dedicated member of University’s Settlement weekly afterschool homework club. When Pegah was asked, ‘What does University Settlement mean to her?” she responded by painting this beautiful poster which reflects the community centre’s effort to empower her to learn new things like English and provide a meeting place to connect friends who live in her neighborhood. Please see Pegah's work here. All of our featured artists will be highlighted in our 100th anniversary art exhibit and party in November 2010. Details to follow – stay tuned. Looking for Artists! University Settlement is asking local Toronto artists to join University Settlement, Toronto’s oldest Settlement House, in celebrating its 100th year of providing services to the community. We are hosting a public art exhibition, sale and party! Founded in 1910, University Settlement is a non-profit, multi-service agency serving the social, economic, cultural and recreational needs of the community. Do you have any artwork or want to create any themed artwork that you would be willing to donate in support of our efforts to raise funds for our subsidy programs that helps families in need participate in our programs? Proceeds from the art exhibition will bring us closer to achieving this goal. Your artwork would receive a wide viewing from the community. Themes for the art exhibition could be: stories of settlement, new life, new beginnings, family, growth, community, trees and roots. Or come up with your own unique idea on how it relates to University Settlement and the 100th year celebration! We are seeking 100 donated pieces which we will be selling for $100 each. Works should be framed or mounted. All pieces are to be submitted by 5:00 P.M., Aug 27th, 2010 to University Settlement, 23 Grange Road, Toronto. Pieces will be exhibited at a 2-day gallery and sale in late November 2010. If you have any questions, please contact, Catherine Campbell, Project Curator at catherine.campbell@usrc.ca If interested in submitting a piece please contact John McLeod, Manager of Resource Development at john.mcleod@usrc.ca or 416-598-3444 ext. 226 Newcomer Idol - Deadline Extended! Do you have what it takes to be the Newcomer Idol? Have you always wanted to perform to a live audience? Our Settlement and Social Services Department is holding our first Newcomer's Idol Competition this summer. All Newcomers who are permanent residents, convention refugees or live-in caregivers who hold a valid work permit and are 18 years and older are eligible to apply. Application packages are available from 720 Spadina Avenue, Suite 310 or 4920 Yonge Street, 2nd Floor. Auditions are limited to 30, so apply early. The deadline for applications to be submitted is July 16, 2010 at 4 pm. Auditions will be held on July 20, 2010. Please find the poster here. You must bring your own instruments and music. Finalist will perform to a live audience at the Grange Festival and possibly another event. Trophies will be awarded to the winners. For more information, please call Julia at 416 977-8325 ext 230 Harmonized Sales Tax Effective July 1, 2010 the 13% HST comes into effect in Ontario.
Investing In Our Community Scholarship Have your volunteer services helped make a difference at University Settlement? Are you between the ages of 17 - 25? Would a scholarship help you meet your educational goals? If so, apply today for our Investing In Our Community Scholarship! Please click here for the application form. Volunteer Opportunities at University Settlement! There are always fun and rewarding volunteer opportunities with University Settlement. For more information about positions and our "Investing In Our Community Scholarship For Volunteers" please click here!
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University Settlement helps individuals and families to learn and grow by engaging them in social, cultural, recreational and educational opportunities. Founded in 1910, University Settlement is committed to enhancing the quality of life of the people in the diverse communities we serve. |
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Hours of Operation (23 Grange Rd): Please note that the recreation change rooms close 1/2 hour after the hours listed above. |
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A Neighbourhood Service supported by the United Way and the City of Toronto |
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