Toronto, Canada
Welcome to Simply Play Kids Foundation
Programs
After-School Enrichment & Mentorship Program
A structured, supportive environment for children and youth ages 6–18 to engage in academic support, positive mentorship, creative exploration, and life skills development every weekday after school.
Key Activities:
- Homework help & academic tutoring
- Peer mentorship & role modeling
- Arts, STEM, and creativity clubs
- Emotional check-ins & mental health first aid
- Sports & wellness sessions
Impact on Participants:
- Improved school performance and confidence
- Reduced risk of involvement in risky behaviors
- Increased emotional resilience and communication skills
- Stronger identity and peer relationships
Summer Camps & Weekend Recreation Club
An engaging, inclusive summer and weekend experience that keeps kids active, learning, and connected through hands-on exploration, movement, and creativity.
Key Activities:
- Weekly themed camps (STEAM, culture, arts)
- Saturday recreation & game days
- Sports, fitness & outdoor adventure
- Field trips, talent shows & team challenges
Impact on Participants:
- Builds teamwork, curiosity, and confidence
- Keeps kids safe, engaged, and off the streets
- Enhances social and communication skills
- Creates lifelong memories and friendships
Parent-Child Playgroups & Parenting Support Hub
Safe and welcoming spaces for parents and children (ages 0–6) to bond, learn, and grow together. Parents gain practical tools while kids enjoy guided play and socialization.
Key Activities:
- Music, sensory, and language play for children
- Parenting workshops on child development
- Stress management and emotional wellness for caregivers
- Early learning kits and take-home resources
Impact on Participants:
- Strengthens the parent-child bond
- Supports early brain development and school readiness
- Builds parental confidence and reduces isolation
- Fosters healthy attachment and emotional regulation
Youth Leadership & Mentorship Circles
A transformational leadership development platform for youth aged 12–25 to discover their voice, build life skills, and lead community change through mentorship, service, and innovation.
Key Activities:
- Civic engagement & community service
- Leadership bootcamps and public speaking
- Mentorship from professionals & alumni
- Social justice & anti-racism education
- Youth-led community impact projects
Impact on Participants:
- Boosts confidence and future-readiness
- Encourages youth entrepreneurship and advocacy
- Reduces feelings of powerlessness in racialized youth
- Prepares participants for post-secondary success or employment
Mental Health & Family Wellness Hub
A healing-centered space offering free and culturally responsive mental health services to youth, caregivers, and seniors navigating emotional, social, or situational distress.
Key Activities:
- Individual and group therapy (youth, parents, seniors)
- Grief & trauma recovery circles
- Art therapy and journaling sessions
- Culturally relevant mental wellness education
Impact on Participants:
- Reduces stigma and increases access to mental health support
- Equips families with coping tools and communication skills
- Builds community resilience and emotional safety
- Supports early intervention and reduces crisis escalation
Senior Inclusion & Intergenerational Unity Program
A unique program designed to combat loneliness among seniors while bridging generational gaps by pairing elders with youth for mutual learning and support.
Key Activities:
- Digital literacy workshops
- Intergenerational storytelling & oral history
- Home visitations and companionship
- Senior wellness & mobility support
Impact on Participants:
- Reduces senior isolation and boosts self-worth
- Preserves cultural history and community heritage
- Promotes empathy and intergenerational respect
- Strengthens family-like community bonds
Literacy & Learning Acceleration Program
A year-round initiative to improve children’s and youth’s reading, writing, and comprehension skills, especially for marginalized and newcomer families.
Key Activities:
- One-on-one reading sessions
- Take-home book kits and free book drives
- Family story cafés and reading circles
- Learning strategies workshops
Impact on Participants:
- Increased reading levels and school engagement
- Encourages home literacy environments
- Supports parents to become co-educators
- Fosters a lifelong love for reading
Food, Nutrition & Wellness Access
An integrated approach to improving food security and health literacy through nutritious meals, community food drives, and wellness education.
Key Activities:
- Community meal programs
- Nutrition workshops and meal planning classes
- Monthly food hampers and drives
- School lunch programs
Impact on Participants:
- Reduces hunger and improves nutrition outcomes
- Educates families on healthy eating and budgeting
- Promotes physical well-being and positive habits
- Strengthens community through shared meals
Community Engagement & Cultural Celebration Events
Large-scale, inclusive public events that celebrate diversity, amplify underrepresented voices, and bring communities together through shared storytelling and celebration.
Key Activities:
- National Child Day Celebration
- Anti-Racism & Equity
- Awareness Days
- Cultural Heritage & Multiculturalism Festivals
- Family Fun Days and Wellness Fairs
Impact on Participants:
- Encourages cross-cultural learning and empathy
- Enhances community pride and social cohesion
- Provides safe public platforms for diverse voices
- Creates volunteer and civic engagement opportunities
Community Capacity Building & Nonprofit Training
Skill-building workshops for volunteers, community leaders, caregivers, and organizations to improve service delivery, build trauma-informed practices, and expand impact.
Key Activities:
- Volunteer and youth facilitator training
- Governance and leadership workshops
- Program design and evaluation coaching
- Inclusive and anti-racist practice training
Impact on Participants:
- Strengthens the ecosystem of support for families
- Builds confidence and skills in local changemakers
- Improves program quality and accountability
- Grows leadership in underserved communities