The Minstrel Foundation is pleased to announce a new program we will be supporting in 2021. Reaching Out Through Music has been providing free musical enrichment programs to children and youth of St. James Town, one of the most densely populated communities in Toronto and a new home to many of our immigrant families.

Our grant of $11,600 will launch the Summer Arts Camp to be held from August 9th – 20th 2021. The Camp will consist of workshops in Music, Drama, Dance and the Visual Arts, culminating in the co-creation and performance of a multi-faceted arts production and short film (5-10 mins). Professional staff will be assisted by counsellors from the community, volunteer parents and volunteer interns from Ryerson’s social work program who will accompany participants to classes and provide supervision during breaks.

It is planned that 12 children (8-11) and 18 youth (12-18) will attend the 2 week camp to be held at the St. James Town Community Corner and the Church of St. Peter and St. Simon on Bloor Street. Subsequent performances will at the St. James Town and Cabbagetown Festivals.