All about us
A serious illness changes lives
So does camp. Since 1983, Campfire Circle has delivered healing through happiness to kids with cancer or serious illness and their families. Through our in hospital, community, and overnight camp programs, we create opportunities for children to build friendships and social skills, develop self-confidence and resiliency, and improve their overall well-being. By providing play-based experiences, we empower kids to take back their childhood, regardless of their medical diagnosis.
A place of joy and belonging
The joy and confidence gained from camp is a crucial aspect of our campers’ health and well-being. Campfire Circle gives campers the chance to meet other kids, families or counsellors who’ve faced the same illnesses, had the same surgeries, or other campers who know what it’s like to have a sick sibling. Camp restores a sense of normalcy, new found strength, and hope.
Making camp possible
Camp Ooch was founded in 1983, and Camp Trillium was founded in 1984, with both organizations launching their first summer camp programs in 1984. On January 1, 2020, Camp Ooch and Camp Trillium merged and now leverage their combined strengths, supporting children and families affected by childhood cancer in Ontario with year-round social supports, including programs that meet the wide social, emotional, and developmental needs of Campers.
Professional full-time staff, specially trained medical teams, and hundreds of volunteers help us serve kids and their families in communities, at four paediatric hospitals across Ontario, and at two medically supported overnight camps, including Campfire Circle Muskoka, the only overnight oncology camp in Canada able to provide onsite IV chemotherapy and blood transfusions.
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"My first summer, I ended up getting chemo twice at camp. It was definitely a one-of-a-kind experience, being in a hospital chair one minute and in the lake the next!"
— Marisa, Camper
More about us
Our History
Thanks to your support, we've grown so much since our humble beginnings in the 1980s. Learn about our journey here.
Our HistoryOur Partners
We partner with Ontario's best paediatric oncology hospitals and camp associations. Much of our work wouldn't be possible without them.
Campfire Circle PartnersOur Leadership
Our incredible team is led by a diverse Board of Directors and staff leadership team.
Our LeadershipStrategic Advisory Council
We are grateful for the Strategic Advisory Council, a group of accomplished leaders who provide strategic insight and guidance.
Strategic Advisory CouncilCareers at Campfire Circle
Join our incredible team! View all available positions at Campfire Circle
Careers at Campfire CircleAccountabililty & Impact
Review our annual and impact reports, volunteers/donor roll and policy information.
Accountability & ImpactRent Campfire Circle Facilities
Book your next event at our well-equipped Downtown or Muskoka or Rainbow Lake locations! You can rent anything from boardrooms to cabins, or rooftop patios to climbing walls.
Rent Our FacilitiesContact Us
We're available during regular working hours for any questions regarding programs, fundraising, donations, and more.
Contact Campfire CircleHelp support Campfire Circle
Donate now
Give today to help us expand and bring more camp to more kids and families across Ontario, including our new virtual programs!
Apply to volunteer
Volunteering at CAMPFIRE CIRCLE is unlike any experience you've ever had—we guarantee it.
Stay in touch
Learn what’s happening at Campfire Circle throughout the year with the Friends of Camp newsletter.
