campers in canoes on the lake

News

Recent Stories from the Campfire Circle Community

Radda smiling with her swimming goggles.

Running for Radda

Radda first met Campfire Circle in a hospital room at SickKids. At age nine, Radda relapsed, having first been diagnosed ...Read More

medical camps summit participants

Learnings from the Canadian Medical Camps Summit

Campfire Circle was proud to host the Canadian Medical Camps Summit at our office in Toronto, a national gathering of camp leaders working toward a common goal ...Read More

judy on a camp chair with lake in background

Black History Month Reflections from the Sickle Cell Community

Black History Month offers an opportunity to honour the resilience, leadership, and lived experiences of Black people and their communities. ...Read More

maram and camper outside at camp

From Camper to Nurse Volunteer

Maram  Muktar always knew she wanted to give back to the place that brought her so much happiness when she was going through cancer treatment. ...Read More

volunteers at campfire circle community conference

Volunteers – What Keeps them Coming Back

At Campfire Circle, our incredible volunteers make the camp experience truly one-of-a-kind – and we wouldn’t be able to serve hundreds of kids and families without them. ...Read More

family in lifejackets getting to launch sailboat from dock at camp

Rainbow Lake Family Camp

When a child is diagnosed with cancer or a serious illness, life changes overnight. Hospital visits, treatment schedules, fear, uncertainty, and exhaustion quickly become part of a family’s daily rhythm. ...Read More

campers and volunteers in costume in the hospital

LCBO Holiday Campaign Brings Joy to Kids Facing Serious Illness

This holiday season, LCBO customers across Ontario can give the gift of joy and connection to kids who need it most. ...Read More

mo family with volunteer at camp

Finding Friendship at Camp

When Ben was diagnosed with T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma at four and a half, arts and crafts with Campfire Circle quickly became his source of comfort. ...Read More