Spring Activity Booklet: Friends of the Environment!
At home | Community - Campers & Siblings
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March 2023
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Summer Kick-Off Party Ottawa
June 10, 2023 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Ottawa | Community - Family
Save the date! Join us for an afternoon of carnival games, crafts, a campfire and more! This is a great chance to meet new friends, reconnect with old ones and get excited about the summer ahead! At this program, there will be an opportunity to join an Information session and learn more about summer camp.
Summer Kick-Off Party London
June 11, 2023 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
London | Community - Family
Save the date! Join us for an afternoon of carnival games, crafts, a campfire and more! This is a great chance to meet new friends, reconnect with old ones and get excited about the summer ahead! At this program, there will be an opportunity to join an Information session and learn more about summer camp.
Summer Kick-Off Party Toronto
June 17, 2023 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Toronto | Community - Family
Save the date! Join us for an afternoon of carnival games, crafts, a campfire and more! This is a great chance to meet new friends, reconnect with old ones and get excited about the summer ahead! At this program, there will be an opportunity to join an Information session and learn more about summer camp.
Summer Activity Booklet: Superheroes Take Over Camp!
At home | Community - Campers & Siblings
What happens when superheros take over camp? Sign up for this activity package to find out! These activities and games can be done offline at your own pace.
Family Tent Camping – Ottawa 1
Saturday, June 24, 2023 - Sunday, June 25, 2023
Ottawa | Family Weekend Retreats
Campers ages 0-18 and up to two parents/guardians per family. Join us on an overnight weekend tent camping trip for the whole family. Cook dinner over an open fire, roast marshmallows, sleep in a tent and sing around a campfire. All camping equipment is provided. Just bring a sense of adventure!
Virtual Campfire
Thursday, June 29, 2023 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Virtual | Community - Family
Help us kick off summer camp across the province! Get ready to sing songs, make crafts and make lots of friends along the way!
July 2023
Family Camp 1
Saturday, July 1, 2023 - Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Rainbow Lake | Overnight
Near the town of Waterford: (Campers ages 0-18 and up to two parents/guardians per family.) Enjoy a five-day overnight camp experience for the whole family! Meet other families and experience all the fun camp has to offer. Seasonal activities include: campfires, sleeping in cabins, canoeing, archery, evening games and so much more!
Session 1 (Bereaved Siblings – Ages 6-18)
Saturday, July 1, 2023 - Friday, July 7, 2023
Muskoka | Community - Campers & Siblings
At overnight camp, days are filled with opportunities for campers to try something new (waterskiing, pottery, high-ropes, and much more!), share experiences with kids in similar journeys and make friendships that last a lifetime. Led by trained volunteers and staff as well as a team of nurses and physicians, campers are provided a supportive environment to have an unforgettable week.
Family Camp 2
Saturday, July 8, 2023 - Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Rainbow Lake | Overnight
Near the town of Waterford: (Campers ages 0-18 and up to two parents/guardians per family.) Enjoy a five-day overnight camp experience for the whole family! Meet other families and experience all the fun camp has to offer. Seasonal activities include: campfires, sleeping in cabins, canoeing, archery, evening games and so much more!
Family Tent Camping – Toronto 1
Saturday, July 8, 2023 - Sunday, July 9, 2023
Toronto | Family Weekend Retreats
Campers ages 0-18 and up to two parents/guardians per family. Join us on an overnight weekend tent camping trip for the whole family. Cook dinner over an open fire, roast marshmallows, sleep in a tent and sing around a campfire. All camping equipment is provided. Just bring a sense of adventure!
Leaders in Training 1 (LIT 1) Session 1
Sunday, July 9, 2023 - Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Muskoka | Teen & Leadership
LIT1 campers learn how to facilitate program activities, work with younger campers and participate in workshops on leadership, communication and team building. Plus, there is plenty of time for all your favourite camp activities, such as high ropes, swimming and a three-night canoe trip. (Campers ages 16-17)
Upstream
Sunday, July 9, 2023 - Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Muskoka | Teen & Leadership
Learn advanced canoeing skills and how to live in the wilderness on this eight-day whitewater canoe trip up the French River. Campers ages 16-18.
Session 2 (Patients – Ages 6-14)
Sunday, July 9, 2023 - Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Muskoka | Summer Camp
At overnight camp, days are filled with opportunities for campers to try something new (waterskiing, pottery, high-ropes, and much more!), share experiences with kids in similar journeys and make friendships that last a lifetime. Led by trained volunteers and staff as well as a team of nurses and physicians, campers are provided a supportive environment to have an unforgettable week.
Leaders in Training 1 (LIT 2)
Sunday, July 9, 2023 - Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Muskoka | Teen & Leadership
LIT2 campers build on leadership and facilitation skills while working alongside experienced volunteers and staff to learn how to support younger campers and oversee activities at camp. Campers ages 17-18.
Family Camp 3
Saturday, July 15, 2023 - Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Rainbow Lake | Overnight
Near the town of Waterford: (Campers ages 0-18 and up to two parents/guardians per family.) Enjoy a five-day overnight camp experience for the whole family! Meet other families and experience all the fun camp has to offer. Seasonal activities include: campfires, sleeping in cabins, canoeing, archery, evening games and so much more!
Family Tent Camping – Ottawa 2
Saturday, July 15, 2023 - Sunday, July 16, 2023
Ottawa | Family Weekend Retreats
Campers ages 0-18 and up to two parents/guardians per family. Join us on an overnight weekend tent camping trip for the whole family. Cook dinner over an open fire, roast marshmallows, sleep in a tent and sing around a campfire. All camping equipment is provided. Just bring a sense of adventure!
Camp-In-A-Day
Saturday, July 15, 2023 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Toronto | Community - Family
Swimming, archery, arts and crafts, and more! All of your favourite camp activities, all in one day!
Family Camp 4
Saturday, July 22, 2023 - Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Rainbow Lake | Overnight
Near the town of Waterford: (Campers ages 0-18 and up to two parents/guardians per family.) Enjoy a five-day overnight camp experience for the whole family! Meet other families and experience all the fun camp has to offer. Seasonal activities include: campfires, sleeping in cabins, canoeing, archery, evening games and so much more!
Session 3 (Patients – Ages 6-14)
Saturday, July 22, 2023 - Thursday, July 27, 2023
Muskoka | Summer Camp
At overnight camp, days are filled with opportunities for campers to try something new (waterskiing, pottery, high-ropes, and much more!), share experiences with kids in similar journeys and make friendships that last a lifetime. Led by trained volunteers and staff as well as a team of nurses and physicians, campers are provided a supportive environment to have an unforgettable week.
Family Tent Camping – London
Saturday, July 22, 2023 - Sunday, July 23, 2023
London | Family Weekend Retreats
Campers ages 0-18 and up to two parents/guardians per family. Join us on an overnight weekend tent camping trip for the whole family. Cook dinner over an open fire, roast marshmallows, sleep in a tent and sing around a campfire. All camping equipment is provided. Just bring a sense of adventure!
Pool Party
Saturday, July 22, 2023 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Hamilton | Community - Family
Splish splash! Get ready for poolside games, snacks and a whole lot of swimming!
Kahoot! Trivia
Thursday, July 27, 2023 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Virtual | Community - Campers & Siblings
Test your knowledge at trivia night!
Family Camp 5
Saturday, July 29, 2023 - Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Rainbow Lake | Overnight
Near the town of Waterford: (Campers ages 0-18 and up to two parents/guardians per family.) Enjoy a five-day overnight camp experience for the whole family! Meet other families and experience all the fun camp has to offer. Seasonal activities include: campfires, sleeping in cabins, canoeing, archery, evening games and so much more!
Ottawa Day Camp (Ages 4-10)
Monday, July 31, 2023 - Friday, August 4, 2023
Ottawa | Summer Day Camp
Experience all the fun and excitement of a week at camp close to home! Enjoy five days of camp activities, special workshops, skillbuilding activities and more.
Leaders in Training 1 (LIT 1) Session 2
Monday, July 31, 2023 - Thursday, August 10, 2023
Muskoka | Teen & Leadership
LIT1 campers learn how to facilitate program activities, work with younger campers and participate in workshops on leadership, communication and team building. Plus, there is plenty of time for all your favourite camp activities, such as high ropes, swimming and a three-night canoe trip. (Campers ages 16-17)
High School Credit
Monday, July 31, 2023 - Friday, August 18, 2023
Muskoka | Teen & Leadership
This three-week program allows campers to earn a Grade 11 high school credit in healthy living and outdoor activities during camp. Students participate in outdoor physical activities including a three-night canoe trip, develop leadership skills and complete coursework while enjoying the friendship and fun of camp. This program is for campers on or off treatment. Campers ages 16-18.
Session 4 (Patients – Ages 6-14)
Monday, July 31, 2023 - Thursday, August 10, 2023
Muskoka | Summer Camp
At overnight camp, days are filled with opportunities for campers to try something new (waterskiing, pottery, high-ropes, and much more!), share experiences with kids in similar journeys and make friendships that last a lifetime. Led by trained volunteers and staff as well as a team of nurses and physicians, campers are provided a supportive environment to have an unforgettable week.
August 2023
Family Camp 6 (Bereaved Families)
Sunday, August 6, 2023 - Thursday, August 10, 2023
Rainbow Lake | Overnight
Near the town of Waterford: (Campers ages 0-18 and up to two parents/guardians per family.) Enjoy a five-day overnight camp experience for the whole family! Meet other families and experience all the fun camp has to offer. Seasonal activities include: campfires, sleeping in cabins, canoeing, archery, evening games and so much more!
Session 5: 7Scape (Patients – Ages 15-18)
Saturday, August 12, 2023 - Friday, August 18, 2023
Muskoka | Summer Camp
At overnight camp, days are filled with opportunities for campers to try something new (waterskiing, pottery, high-ropes, and much more!), share experiences with kids in similar journeys and make friendships that last a lifetime. Led by trained volunteers and staff as well as a team of nurses and physicians, campers are provided a supportive environment to have an unforgettable week.
Family Camp 7
Sunday, August 13, 2023 - Thursday, August 17, 2023
Rainbow Lake | Overnight
Near the town of Waterford: (Campers ages 0-18 and up to two parents/guardians per family.) Enjoy a five-day overnight camp experience for the whole family! Meet other families and experience all the fun camp has to offer. Seasonal activities include: campfires, sleeping in cabins, canoeing, archery, evening games and so much more!
Toronto Day Camp (Ages 4-10)
Monday, August 14, 2023 - Friday, August 18, 2023
Toronto | Summer Day Camp
Experience all the fun and excitement of a week at camp close to home! Enjoy five days of camp activities, special workshops, skillbuilding activities and more.
Family Tent Camping – Toronto 2
Saturday, August 19, 2023 - Sunday, August 20, 2023
Toronto | Family Weekend Retreats
Campers ages 0-18 and up to two parents/guardians per family. Join us on an overnight weekend tent camping trip for the whole family. Cook dinner over an open fire, roast marshmallows, sleep in a tent and sing around a campfire. All camping equipment is provided. Just bring a sense of adventure!
Beach Party
Saturday, August 19, 2023 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Ottawa | Community - Family
Let’s soak up some sun (and SPF)! Get ready for games, sandcastle building contests and a whole lot of fun.
Family Camp 8
Sunday, August 20, 2023 - August 24, 2023
Rainbow Lake | Overnight
Near the town of Waterford: (Campers ages 0-18 and up to two parents/guardians per family.) Enjoy a five-day overnight camp experience for the whole family! Meet other families and experience all the fun camp has to offer. Seasonal activities include: campfires, sleeping in cabins, canoeing, archery, evening games and so much more!
Session 6 (Siblings – Ages 6-18)
Monday, August 21, 2023 - Saturday, August 26, 2023
Muskoka | Summer Camp
At overnight camp, days are filled with opportunities for campers to try something new (waterskiing, pottery, high-ropes, and much more!), share experiences with kids in similar journeys and make friendships that last a lifetime. Led by trained volunteers and staff as well as a team of nurses and physicians, campers are provided a supportive environment to have an unforgettable week.
Book Club
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Virtual | Community - Campers & Siblings
4:30 – 5:30 p.m. (Pup Detectives: The First Case by Felix Gumpaw) 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. (Spy School by Stuart Gibbs) Choose one of the books we’ve selected and then join your camp friends to chat, craft and play games all related to the book. Paperback, ebook or audio book will be provided.
Dinner and a Movie
Friday, August 25, 2023 6:00 – 9:30 p.m.
Toronto | Community - Family
Enjoy dinner and s’mores on the rooftop, followed by a movie.
Family Camp 9
Sunday, August 27, 2023 - Thursday, August 31, 2023
Rainbow Lake | Overnight
Near the town of Waterford: (Campers ages 0-18 and up to two parents/guardians per family.) Enjoy a five-day overnight camp experience for the whole family! Meet other families and experience all the fun camp has to offer. Seasonal activities include: campfires, sleeping in cabins, canoeing, archery, evening games and so much more!