Camp Mandala
The Teresa Group offers a summer camp experience for children between the ages of 9 and 18 from the Greater Toronto Area.
This one-week program allows local children and youth who are affected by HIV a chance to connect with their peers. They will have opportunities to build support, learn life skills that will empower them to live self-sufficient, independent, productive lives, and most importantly, have fun!
Camp Counsellors Youth Leadership Development Program
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Read the 2023 Camp Mandala Evaluation Report
Here ‘s what campers told us about their experience at summer camp:
- “Being respectful, listening… helping, and [to] be fair.” (Boy; age 10)
- “I have been more active in participating in sports.” (Girl; age 9)
- “I have learned that everyone has feelings and everyone hates being left out. I have also learned to treat everyone the same.” (Girl, age 13)
- “I felt really good when I told my story at the open stage and after… everyone was saying ‘good story’ and high-fiving me.” (Boy; age 11)
The Counsellors in Training ( CIT) program is an exciting opportunity for our older youth and focuses on leadership and team building.
It gives teens an opportunity to develop leadership skills and experience.