Thanks to the generous support from donors, grants, our sponsors and our guests that attended the 2002 Gala at Casa Loma which provided a great summer camp experience for 30 children (in 2002) of selected urban communities – namely Jane and Finch, Parkdale and Regent Park. The children, aged 8 to 11, were given the opportunity to excel in soccer, baseball and tennis. In addition to instructional sports, our campers were encouraged to improve their social skills, self-confidence and team building skills through community service activities, environmental endeavors and opportunities to challenge themselves at ‘extreme sports’.

In September 2002, Talents Within enlisted a new team of directors to help promote, improve and expand our programs. Throughout the winter, the campers from Talents Within met every second month to reinforce learned skills and continue the bond between counselor and camper. With the help from our friends at Play it Again Sports in Mississauga we were able to provide a skating experience in High Park that the children will never forget. None of our campers had ever learned how to skate.

Thanks to the generous support from donors, grants, our sponsors and our guests that attended the 2003 Gala at Liberty Grand, we were able to expand our programs and provide safe transportation to and from camp thanks to the magic bus company.