Blogs

SBL Summer 2012 Graduation *Video*

The culmination of a successful and fun filled summer leads to our annual graduation slideshow.  Here is the SBL Summer 2012 Graduation Slideshow.

Unity Break Dancing

SBL mentees (students) spending the afternoon united under the banner of Hip Hop as B-Boys and B-Girls dancing to breakbeats.  Collaborating with Unity Break Dancing , SBL mentees are given the opportunity to showcase their talents.  Dead Prez said it best “it’s bigger than Hip Hop.”

CBC Metro Morning – Relevant Education Needed

    Deshawn, one of our mentors (and a former mentee) was on Metro Morning today to discuss solutions in the midst of the disappointing responses from elected officials and decision-makers. Listen here (runs 9:09)

Mentees on the sandy seashore of woodbine beach

Mentees had a grand time on the seashore dipping their feet into the soft waves. Many faces were so radiant and filled with bliss. The day was extremely hot, but as the mentees walked along the shore line their feet rubbed against the rocks soothing the constant thought of fatigue like pedicure. The cold...

The Toronto Star: Jane-Finch summer program helps Grade 8 kids — and turns older youth into mentors

    Deshawn Williams didn’t used to see himself as a leader, and he sure didn’t want to work with kids.   But after he got into some trouble with firecrackers in Grade 8, his principal at Oakdale Park Middle School suggested he try a local summer mentorship camp.   The free six-week program — 3...

Wavy in the wave pool

Monstrous waves collapsed the sound of joyful laughter, but it was more than obvious that the mentees had a wonderful time there by the expressions or their face. The faces of excitement, ecstasy, and jubilance was fulfilling to the mentors and staff. The mentees bounced around from the hot tub, the sonar to the...