UTSC is proud to partner with 100 Strong to host the 100 Strong Academy on campus. 100 Strong is a summer camp for Black boys in grades 7 and 8. UTSC has collaborated with 100 Strong to host the summer camp since 2022––offering space, programming, facilitation and in-kind donations to support participants’ learning and engagement, throughout the month of July. 100 Strong, is a non-profit organization founded in 2012 that is based in Durham and empowers young African-Canadian black boys and builds strong, ambitious leaders. Youth participate in a range of thoughtfully curated activities and experiences meant to enhance their awareness and internalization of principles surrounding Black excellence.
Focus
- Outreach & Engagement: increase awareness and understanding of post-secondary pathways
Features
- Career exploration
- Community engagement
- Experiential learning (e.g., co-op, internship, design challenges, field trips, etc.)
Timeframe
- Summer
Participants
Ages
- Middle school students (gr. 6-8)
Groups
- Black-identifying male students