Spring 2005 - Kids Cancer Care

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Camp & Community Outreach Summer Camp is Calling NOTICE Camp Registration Forms and the 2004 KCCFA Yearbook have been sent out. If you did not receive this package, please contact Mike MacKay at 403.216.9210 ext.223 or mackay@kidscancercare.ab.ca. Pack your backpacks, dust off your hiking boots and roll-up your sleeping bags...it’s not too late to sign up for summer camp. A summer full of nurse pool dunking, friendship making, song singing and ice cream eating make for a whole lot of fun at this year’s camp. Registration for Camp SunRise (ages 3-7), Camp SunMaker (ages 6-16) and our new adventure-based program Camp SunSeeker (ages 14-17 and off treatment for over 1 1/2 years) has already begun. Please contact our Residential Camp Coordinator, Nicole Bruton, at 403.216.9210 ext. 231 for further details. If you have forms to mail in, please address them to our new address below. All camp registration forms are available on our website. Kids Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta 609 – 14 Street N.W., Suite 302 Calgary, AB T2N 1A2 Family Weekend in Kimberley Join us June 20 to 26 for a weekend of fun, activities and friendship in Kimberley, B.C. This is an opportunity for newly diagnosed families to get together with long-term survivors of childhood cancer. Parents will be able to share experiences and provide support to one another. Families can take advantage of the many recreational activities in the area. Special events are being planned by KCCFA. The weekend will be a busy one with the “Trico Homes Ride for a Lifetime” and the SunSeeker camp traveling through the East Kootenays. For more information contact Mike MacKay 403.216.9210 ext 223. Summer Camp Dates The dates have been set for this Summer’s Camp programs. SunRise: SunMaker: July 11 – 15, and July 18 – 22, Edmonton July 25 – 29, and August 1 – 5, Calgary July 11 – 16, July 18 – 23, July 25 – 30, August 1 – 6, Camp Horizon SunSeeker is a new teen adventure camp. We will be running three, 10-day summer sessions as well as weekend outings in May and June. Watch for more details on these exciting new camps: Whitewater Adventure Camp: July 1 – 10 Rock Climbing and Ecotourism Camp: August 8 – 17 Multi-sport Camp: August 22 – 31 Teen Programs 2005 Brenna & Stephanie share a camp hug. Cue the drum roll… INTRODUCING THE NEW KIDS CANCER CARE FOUNDATION COMMUNITY TEEN PROGRAM! We are excited to announce our new monthly teen program for youth aged 13-18. The program will be a mix of recreational, educational, volunteer, and leadership activities. The program kicked off on March 18 with a showing of the movie “Napoleon Dynamite.” It was followed by a brainstorming session about what kind of programming teens want to see. For more info, contact Tim Ireland, Community Outreach Coordinator, at 403.216.9210 ext. 231 or ireland@kidscancercare.ab.ca. See you there! 6 www.kidscancercare.ab.ca
KCCFA Camp and Community Outreach Team Camp and Community Outreach is more than a new name for KCCFA’s camp and recreation programs, it is a commitment to provide year-round support and ongoing connections for young people and families. Your Outreach team is hard at work creating programs to be unveiled throughout the year. Weekend camps, retreats, monthly arts and teen programs, a leadership development program and events designed for parents and families are all part of the expanded programming. Nicole Bruton, Residential Camp Coordinator, maintains contact with many campers throughout the year. She believes in a holistic approach, which provides not only fun outdoor experiences, but also ensures that every camper has opportunities to grow, learn, and receive emotional support as they deal with childhood cancer. Tim Ireland, Community Outreach Coordinator, has many years of experience providing both recreation programs and support to children, youth and families. He is taking the lead role in the development of community-based year round programs. Chris (Topher) Baptiste, Program Assistant, is updating and managing the camper database and assisting with event preparation. As summer approaches, Chris will make camp preparations and process all applications. Moneet Sandhu, is a student recently graduated from the University of Victoria, and she recently completed a three-month practicum with KCCFA. Moneet filled the role of youth worker by providing individualized support and group training for young people. We wish her well in her future endeavors. Volunteers are an integral part of the programs. Barb Smeltzer, Volunteer Manager, has been instrumental in developing a larger volunteer base, creating specialized volunteer roles and introducing a number of new faces to the organization. Finally, parents are an important part of our team. From hosting weekly pizza dinners on Q- Cluster to providing support for newly diagnosed children, to assisting with fundraising and volunteering at special events, parents make it all possible. Mike McKay, Camp & Community Program Director Contact me at 403.216.9210 ext. 223 Platonic Picasso A new year brings a new SunDance program! The first of our monthly SunDance recreation programs for kids aged 3-12 took place at the Killarney Glengarry Community centre on February 6. The activity of the program was the “Picasso Plates.” Twenty kids and their parents made plates with silly Picasso style pictures on them (Who says a hand can’t have eye balls on it?). There was also a feast of cake and ice cream, followed up by story time at the end. We would like to thank Holly McWilliams, our arts and crafts guru, for helping us get a little wacky with our picture designs! All work and no play…will we ever find that contact lens? “Most of us miss out on life’s big prizes. The Pulitzer. The Nobel. Oscars. Tonys. Emmys. But we’re all eligible for life’s small pleasures. A pat on the back. A kiss behind the ear. A four-pound bass. A full moon. An empty parking space. A crackling fire. A great meal. A glorious sunset. Hot soup. Cold beer. Don’t fret about copping life’s grand awards. Enjoy its tiny delights.” – Author Unknown Look for our upcoming SunDance programs in the Spring, which include a trip to the symphony, an afternoon at Science World, a taekwondo class, and some more arts and crafts fun from the brain of Holly McWilliams. For more details, contact Tim Ireland, Community Outreach Coordinator, at 403.216.9210 ext. 231 or ireland@kidscancercare.ab.ca. www.kidscancercare.ab.ca 7
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