CAMP WILD STYLE
MARCH BREAK 2019 HIGHLIGHTS
2019 MARCH BREAK SESSION
March 11 - 15, 2019
Camp Wild Style collaborated with the Knights Table to offer our programming at the Norton Lake Residence in Brampton.
2019 SUMMER SESSION
July, 2019
We've already started planning ahead! We hope those plans include you. Until then have a great school year.
The GTA's All-HipHop Children's Program
Kids love HipHop. Facts. Camp Wildstyle is a safe space for boys and girls to learn the 5 elements of HipHop and build skills for life and leadership. Kids aged 7-12 will learn from professional artists, the crafts of rapping, break dancing, beat boxing, street art and knowledge.
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Our goal is to build character and strengthen our communities - starting with the next generation. We begin with the lost art of practice. Practice leads to persistence, discipline and success which leads to confidence. Peers cheer each other on as each group reflects the dynamics of our communities. Its in this environment that we seek to instil life lessons that will shape the behaviours and maybe even the careers of our children.
BTW - Our playlist is kid-friendly and curated to emphasize positive relationships in line with our philosophies.
Explore the site and check out our bios below.
SCHEDULE
5-DAY PROGRAM SCHEDULE
8:00 AM
WELCOME / BEFORE PROGRAM
Drop-off your child at the secure receiving desk on the main floor. Kids can dance, play and read before the program begins.
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
LUNCH
During a 30-minute break, kids will have a time to eat lunch and play. Kids must bring their own lunch. Weather permitting, the facility has a secured outdoor park to play in.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM;
10:45 AM - 12:00 NOON
MORNING SESSION
Programming begins. Your child interacts within one of the four groups (rap, dance, art, production) for 90 minutes. Ending in a 15-minute break. Kids require comfortable clothing that can be used for painting and dancing.
12:30Â - 4:00 PM
AFTERNOON SESSION
After the 30-minute lunch break, children return to learn and debrief about the days events. Guest performances, and daily activities allow your child to interact and apply their new skills. There is one 15-minute break.
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4:00 - 4:30 PM
END OF THE DAY / AFTER PROGRAM CARE
At the end of the day, you may pick up your child at the secure receiving desk on the main floor. If needed, we offer after-program childcare (starting at 4:31 pm) at an extra charge of $50/child for the entire week or $20/child/day.
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OUR PROGRAMS
The Five Elements of HipHop
RAP & POETRY
Under the guidance of our resident male & female MCs, campers receive the full experience of rocking the mic. Our Camp Leaders help your child to unleash their creativity and conquer stage fright through interactive games, activities and challenges designed to nurture their inner voice.
DANCE
Over the course of 5 days, your daughter or son will enjoy the physicality of HipHop dancing. "Fun" is the key word, and it will be the first word your child will use to describe their time popping & locking and breakin' to carefully curated tunes. Our Camp Leaders are professional in every sense of the word and know how to get a party started.
STREET ART / GRAFFITI
"A picture can say a thousand words", that is why street art has become so important in our communities. From buttons to posters, tags to murals, art gives the artist the power of speech. Our leaders guide campers on ways to wield that power in responsible outlets that will beautify any space.
DJ'ING / MUSIC PRODUCTION
Bongos, beat boxing, breaks and 808 bass are all beautiful elements of the popular HipHop sound, known as "Boom Bap". We are truly proud to offer children the opportunity to learn Boom Bap's three distinct skill sets of the element that started it all. These skills are drumming, Dj'ing and producing, and lead by 3 talented leaders.
KNOWLEDGE
Leaders model and discuss the tenets of faith, love and leadership in terms that kids understand using everyday scenarios to discuss topics like bullying, mutual respect, empathy and equality. With the teachings and example of Jesus as our reference point, leaders will open up a dialogue to chat about: God's creative work, and God's ability to empower us for good work in our community through the power of faith in Christ.
WHO WE ARE
Committed to Our Campers
At Camp Wildstyle, we are proud of our entire staff. We’re a combination of social service professionals, instructors and music lovers. Staff members run special programs and carry out activities to help campers enjoy themselves and build their skills. All of us are fully prepared and trained to care for campers.
JORDAN HEYWOOD
AKA "ORIJIN"
Camp Founder & Manager
Registered social worker by day and rapper by night, Orijin has been rocking the mic and serving diverse communities in the GTA for the past 9 years. He brings a refreshingly authentic approach to the art of emceeing and a strong skillset for mentoring and counselling youth. Orijin's music, joyful energy and thought-provoking messages have resonated with countless audiences across Ontario. He is thrilled to share his knowledge and creativity with the youth at Camp Wild Style.
LE ROY BRIGGS
Camp Founder & Manager
As a married father of two, LeRoy has seen the influence of HipHop in the lives of HipHop's second generation of listeners. It was during the many car rides to school that LeRoy and his sons talked about the roots of the culture and the people who made an impression on our community.  Music in general is a beautiful form of expression and worship, and HipHop specifically is a modern art form that reaches the masses through audio, visual and physical expression. Based on Jesus' great commission, LeRoy hopes to promote positive expression and reach the masses through HipHop's early mantra of "Each one teach one".
Be, B-Boys and girls, listen up
You can be anything in the world, in God we trust
An architect, doctor, maybe an actress
But nothing comes easy it takes much practice
Nas from the song, "I Know I Can"
OUR RESPECTED CAMP LEADERS
NATE BRENNEMAN
Artist
The skilled graffiti/street artist loves Jesus, family, paintballing, skateboarding and being a camp counselor. Nate's other hobby is restoring old Hotrods. Professionally, Nate currently builds churches for a living all over Ontario. As the oldest sibling of 4, Nate hopes to see kids come to know God through the examples of their leaders and learn to have positive creative outlets that express themselves.
ELLIOT BRIGGS
DJ
DJ PreApproved, has been a regular fixture in the GTA’s music scene for over 15 years. With countless mixtape releases and headlining many of the city’s local hotspots, DJ PreApproved has been receiving passionate audience response and critical praise for his classic sounds in Soca, Dancehall and Reggae genres as well as the ability to mix the newest and hottest tracks in the genres of R&B, Hip-hop and Rap. As a self-taught DJ, PreApproved brings an appreciation and deep understanding of music. Quite simply, DJ PreApproved takes listeners on a journey bringing good music and MORE good music!
JEFF MSANGI
Drummer
Jeff Msangi is a black community member, deeply invested in a non-profit sector helping newcomer families, with great interest in youth development. To him, youth are not only the future, but also the movers and shakers of today. All they need are opportunities, guidance and encouragement.
For over 10 years he has worked in the human sector in Peel and Greater Toronto
Area (GTA) developing and coordinating newcomers families and youth programs
specifically in the black communities.
With the academic background in Law and Communication, Jeff, a pragmatic optimist, cares deeply about justice, equality and fair representation for all in the social, economical and political spectrum.
ERROL H
Saxophonist / Advisor
Errol is a Saxophonist and Music Teacher.