Outreach Program Update

AFC has had many exciting programs on the go this fall! Along with its school-based programming, AFC has stepped up its community outreach initiatives and now serves children and youth in Jane & Finch, Regent Park,Victoria Village, Weston Mt. Dennis and Scarborough Village. Check out some of our most recent highlights:

Rockcliffe Sculpture Opening

This November saw the official unveiling of White Pine, a 12 foot high tree sculpture permanently installed in the Rockcliffe Middle School lobby. This is one of many projects funded by HSBC Bank Canada through AFC's Environmental Awareness Arts Program.

Students from Rockcliffe with AFC artist, Lois Dellert and HSBC representative, Farheen Kanji.

My City, My Art

Community Sharing Project in the Jane & Finch Neighbourhood

Ten children and youth recently celebrated the completion of a series of murals as part of an arts program conducted by AFC at Youthinc, a youth employment centre in the Jane and Finch Mall. Under the guidance of artist, Jennifer Chin and youth arts assistant, Christian Carrizo, these talented young people expressed their vision of Toronto through the creation of My City, My Art.These ten painted panels will be donated to the Jane and Finch community as part of AFC's new Community Sharing Initiative. This is the first of many such projects that Arts for Children will be involved in during the coming year. AFC is grateful to our community partners, Toronto Culture - Arts Service and JVS Toronto, for their commitment to the work being done at Youthinc. Best of all, this dynamic partnership has made it possible to extend this program for another twenty-six weeks!

Thanks To Our Artists

AFC is fortunate to work with a stellar group of artists and arts educators who teach music, drama, dance and visual arts.

We thank them for their tireless efforts and commitment to the Outreach Program: Monique Bergeron, Allison Beula, Linda Blix, Sherri Brass-Haas, Jennifer Chin, Cathy Clark, Lois Dellert, Mai Duong, Gillian Kenny, David Lapp, Barb Lilker, Audrey Mah,Yale Massey, Hart Massey, Brenda McDonald, Jamie Miranda, Andrea Piller, Judy Pisano, Rami Posner, Ibrahim Rashid, Pamela Schuller, Elizabeth Snell, Muhtadi Thomas, Allycia Uccello, Michelle Van Looy, Susie Whaley.

Interested in Booking an Outreach Program?

If you are interested in booking arts workshops for your school or organization, please submit an online application.

AFC Arts Adventure Camp: Summer 2006

With its third season under its belt, the Arts Adventure Camp has become an important fixture in the West End of Toronto. This summer brought many exciting improvements to the camp, most notably, bus transportation, increased training for staff and lower staff-to-camper ratios. The bus service greatly increased accessibility for campers living outside the immediate neighbourhood of the camp site.

And another milestone: AFC Arts Adventure Camp received its accreditation from the Ontario Camping Association this fall. The OCA ensures that its members adhere to the highest standards with regard to health & safety, leadership, food service, maintenance, staffing, programming, and administration. AFC is proud to have earned the honour of being added to the great list of OCA accredited camps!

So what's in store for 2007? You'll have to wait and see! For details about Arts Adventure visit our website.

Thanks to the 2006 staff of the Arts Adventure Camp for all their hard work and dedication!

Christine Ambre, Erin Amoah, Shanté Bartlett, Alaina Brown, Kyla Brown, Grace Chacon, Jennifer Clark, Luke Davies, Courtney Evans, Molly Grundy, Andrea Intven, Balu Kanagalingam, Sophie Knowles, Kwame Kyei-Boateng, Patricia MacLellan, Idan McAnuff, Anne McGee, Jamie Miranda, Simi Nagra, Natalie Nesterenko, Cassie Ng, Ivy Phung, Johnathan Price, Michael Reinhart, Christa Rowley, Daniel Shusterman, Stephanie Spafford, Karmel Wong.

Congratulations to all our Counsellors-In-Training for successfully completing their Leadership Training!

Akeem, Andrea, Leah, Sean, Hurieh, Shawn, Sanaa, Hanaa, Xiomara, Kimberly, Darren, Stefanie and Cassandra.

Do You Remember?

Our third season of camp has come and gone, but the memories are still with us!

"Ooh, a lay, a lay..."
Roasting Marshmallows
We're all in this together (staff dance)
The hunter (aka Luke)
Hula dancing on Hawaiian Day
Vanington
Announcements, announcements, announcements!
Natalie's Pepsi
Arts Adventure Idol
Hey AFC...
Camp Sizanani
Dance parties at lunch
"Monet, monet, monet, monet we are hot hot hot!"
Chocolate Chip Granola Bars again
Awesome
Peanut butter, jelly time

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Outreach Program Update AFC has had many exciting programs on the go this fall! Along with its school-based programming, AFC has stepped up its community outreach initiatives and now serves children and youth in Jane & Finch, Regent Park,Victoria Village, Weston Mt. Dennis and Scarborough Village. Check out some of our most recent highlights: Rockcliffe Sculpture Opening This November saw the official unveiling of White Pine, a 12 foot high tree sculpture permanently installed in the Rockcliffe Middle School lobby. This is one of many projects funded by HSBC Bank Canada through AFC's Environmental Awareness Arts Program. Students from Rockcliffe with AFC artist, Lois Dellert and HSBC representative, Farheen Kanji. My City, My Art Community Sharing Project in the Jane & Finch Neighbourhood Ten children and youth recently celebrated the completion of a series of murals as part of an arts program conducted by AFC at Youthinc, a youth employment centre in the Jane and Finch Mall. Under the guidance of artist, Jennifer Chin and youth arts assistant, Christian Carrizo, these talented young people expressed their vision of Toronto through the creation of My City, My Art.These ten painted panels will be donated to the Jane and Finch community as part of AFC's new Community Sharing Initiative. This is the first of many such projects that Arts for Children will be involved in during the coming year. AFC is grateful to our community partners, Toronto Culture - Arts Service and JVS Toronto, for their commitment to the work being done at Youthinc. Best of all, this dynamic partnership has made it possible to extend this program for another twenty-six weeks! Thanks To Our Artists AFC is fortunate to work with a stellar group of artists and arts educators who teach music, drama, dance and visual arts. We thank them for their tireless efforts and commitment to the Outreach Program: Monique Bergeron, Allison Beula, Linda Blix, Sherri Brass-Haas, Jennifer Chin, Cathy Clark, Lois Dellert, Mai Duong, Gillian Kenny, David Lapp, Barb Lilker, Audrey Mah,Yale Massey, Hart Massey, Brenda McDonald, Jamie Miranda, Andrea Piller, Judy Pisano, Rami Posner, Ibrahim Rashid, Pamela Schuller, Elizabeth Snell, Muhtadi Thomas, Allycia Uccello, Michelle Van Looy, Susie Whaley. Interested in Booking an Outreach Program? If you are interested in booking arts workshops for your school or organization, please submit an online application.	AFC Arts Adventure Camp: Summer 2006 With its third season under its belt, the Arts Adventure Camp has become an important fixture in the West End of Toronto. This summer brought many exciting improvements to the camp, most notably, bus transportation, increased training for staff and lower staff-to-camper ratios. The bus service greatly increased accessibility for campers living outside the immediate neighbourhood of the camp site. And another milestone: AFC Arts Adventure Camp received its accreditation from the Ontario Camping Association this fall. The OCA ensures that its members adhere to the highest standards with regard to health & safety, leadership, food service, maintenance, staffing, programming, and administration. AFC is proud to have earned the honour of being added to the great list of OCA accredited camps! So what's in store for 2007? You'll have to wait and see! For details about Arts Adventure visit our website. Thanks to the 2006 staff of the Arts Adventure Camp for all their hard work and dedication! Christine Ambre, Erin Amoah, Shanté Bartlett, Alaina Brown, Kyla Brown, Grace Chacon, Jennifer Clark, Luke Davies, Courtney Evans, Molly Grundy, Andrea Intven, Balu Kanagalingam, Sophie Knowles, Kwame Kyei-Boateng, Patricia MacLellan, Idan McAnuff, Anne McGee, Jamie Miranda, Simi Nagra, Natalie Nesterenko, Cassie Ng, Ivy Phung, Johnathan Price, Michael Reinhart, Christa Rowley, Daniel Shusterman, Stephanie Spafford, Karmel Wong. Congratulations to all our Counsellors-In-Training for successfully completing their Leadership Training! Akeem, Andrea, Leah, Sean, Hurieh, Shawn, Sanaa, Hanaa, Xiomara, Kimberly, Darren, Stefanie and Cassandra. Do You Remember? Our third season of camp has come and gone, but the memories are still with us! "Ooh, a lay, a lay..." Roasting Marshmallows We're all in this together (staff dance) The hunter (aka Luke) Hula dancing on Hawaiian Day Vanington Announcements, announcements, announcements! Natalie's Pepsi Arts Adventure Idol Hey AFC... Camp Sizanani Dance parties at lunch "Monet, monet, monet, monet we are hot hot hot!" Chocolate Chip Granola Bars again Awesome Peanut butter, jelly time
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