Camp Trillium

Who is Camp Trillium?• Camp Trillium is an organization that provides recreational

programs for children living with cancer and their families in the province of Ontario. We began in 1984 in London, Ontario.

• We operate 54 programs year round including residential and family camps, day camps, youth groups, trillium in the community matches, in-clinic programs. Our programs run in ten communities and operate out of five pediatric oncology clinics.

• Every child diagnosed with cancer has the opportunity to participate in our programs at no cost. 3,100 children and family members participate annually making Camp Trillium the largest provider of recreational programs for children with cancer in Canada.

Camp Trillium Mission StatementIS TO PROMOTE TO

BRING CHILDREN WITH CANCER AND THEIR TOGETHER…

ALSO TO PROVIDE AN ENVIRONMENT THATRELATIONSHIPS & EXPERIENCES,

HELPING THEM IN THE &ENHANCING THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE.

RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCES

FAMILIES

NORMALIZESHEALING PROCESS

RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCESKids can be kids!

Letting kids play again!

FAMILIES

Children with Cancer

Siblings

Parents

NORMALIZES

HEALING PROCESS

Role of Cancer at Camp

Why are Volunteers Important?- there is no cost to campers, so volunteers are great!

-Volunteers make up a HUGE part of the Camp Trillium Team- The more volunteers we have,

the more kids can come to camp!!!

What do YOU get out of volunteering at Camp Trillium?

• Have a positive impact on the life of someone dealing with childhood cancer

•Connect with other like-minded people who want to make a difference• Use your skills and develop new ones

• Experience personal growth and development• Camp Trillium happily provides references for their volunteers

• You will have an amazing time!

Programs we offer

Year Round Summer- Weekends

-Youth groups-Clinic

-Residential Camp-Family Camp

-Day Camp

Rainbow Lake

Where: one hour from LondonWhat: Our year-round facilities

FUN TIMES!!!

Garratt’s IslandWhere: near

BellevilleFUN TIMES!!!!!

Year Round- Weekends

Commitment: Friday(5:30pm) to Sunday afternoon(2:00pm)

What: Family, Teen and Kids camps Where: Rainbow Lake

Role: Special Friend

Year Round- Youth groups

Commitment- one Sunday afternoon a month

Program for- kids aged 8-15Where- a place in community (different cities)

What- crafts and games, outings (e.g. bowling)

Year Round- Clinic

Commitment: one morning per week for one semesterProgram for: kids who are visiting clinic

Where: London, Hamilton, OttawaRole: playing games, arts & crafts, telling parents about

TrilliumHAVING FUN!

Summer- Res CampCommitment: 8 or 12 daysProgram for: kids aged 8-15

Where: Rainbow Lake or Garratt’s IslandRole: Group leader & Special Friend

Activities: swimming, canoeing, arts & crafts, drama etc.)

Summer- Family CampCommitment: 6 or 7 days

Program for: Parents and kids of all agesWhere: Rainbow Lake or Garratt’s Island

Role: Matched with a family as a Special Friend.

Summer- Day Camp

Length: 5 week days 8:30am- 4:00 pmProgram for: Kids aged 4-7

Where: Different cities across Ontario (usually in a park)

Role: Matched with 2-3 children as a Special Friend

What does it take to be a volunteer?(what will you be doing at camp?)

So what happens from here?

Go to our website and fill out the online volunteer application at:

www.camptrillium.com

Any Questions?

THANKS!