wapiyapi presentation 2011
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Camp WapiyapiOffering Hope and Support to families dealing
with Childhood Cancer
www.wapiyapi.org
The DetailsWeek 1: June 4 – 10Week 2: June 11 – 17Each child is paired with a companionA volunteer Doctor and 2 Nurses are on staff
at all times during campCamp-wide meals three times a dayCampers and companions stay in cabins with
bunk beds and running waterCamp is provided at no cost to anyone, we
just need a week of your time
The EventsColor WarsWapiyapi Boat SplashDisco Dance PartyAround the World DayArts and CraftsKayaking, Fishing, or paddle boatingMini-Golf, Pool, FoosballBasketball, volleyball, or tetherballCamp wide and individual activitiesThe “Best Week of the Year!”
Disco!
TONS of Activities
Ditty Time
The Facts- Over 1,100 participating children since
1998- Number of campers participating in 2010: 125- Number of volunteers attending camp in 2010: 180- Number of supporting medical personnel: 1 doctor and 2 nurses- Cost to Wapiyapi to send one camper to summer camp: $800- Cost of our programs to families: $0.o0
The BasicsWhen: June 4 – 10 & June 11 – 17, 2011
Where: Convenant Heights camp located off Highway 7 at the trailhead to Long’s Peak
Why: A chance to give back and to make a difference in a child’s life
What: Be a companion for a child! Who: YOU!!
The Meaning
Wapiyapi is actually Lakota Sioux langauge for “Healing”
The (LITTLE ) WorkMandatory orientation is April 2nd at the
UCHSC in AuroraApplications open January 1st
and are due ASAP, but no later then March 31stFeel free to contact us with any questions
Myself: [email protected] Brooks
[email protected] [email protected]
For more information visit: www.wapiyapi.org