Camp Circle O'Friends

Camp Circle O'Friends is a camp for children, 5 to 17 years of age, whose lives have been affected by cancer and live in Saskatchewan, Canada. Our camp is for all children whose lives have been affected by cancer - this includes their brothers and sisters. Bereaved children are also invited.

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What is Camp Circle O'Friends?
Camp Circle O'Friends is a special camp for Children whose lives have been affected by cancer. The camp program includes hiking and exploring, outdoor cooking, campfire songs, boating and other water activities, arts and crafts, and indoor and outdoor games. The children are free to run and have fun, just like other children.

Why is Camp Needed?
Cancer is one of the most devastating diseases for a child and a family. In fact, it is the second leading cause of death in children. It is devastating but not hopeless. Now more that ever before, children are going into longer remissions and the children are surviving.

Because of the effects of the disease and the treatment of it, a child may not be well enough to take part in regular activities. Sometimes the child may not be allowed to participate because of medical consideration or over-protective parents. Camp Circle O'Friends is one time during the year when children are free to explore and reach out.

Our camp is for all children whose lives have been affected by cancer - this includes their brothers and sisters. Bereaved children are also invited. Brothers and sisters are often left out when someone in the family is diagnosed as having cancer. They are not left out at Camp Circle O'Friends. Children who have lost a brother or sister to cancer come to camp because they need to learn that life goes on after death. And it is all right to have fun again.

For children with Cancer, Camp Circle O'Friends offers the children the opportunity to overcome their preoccupation with illness and feelings of isolation. Children with cancer must experience as many aspects of normal development as possible. Many friendships province wide have grown from those who have met at camp.