News & Media

2013 Ooch/POGO Survivor Conference

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:01:00 GMT

Are you a childhood cancer survivor? Apply now for a spot at this year's conference. Learn more >

22nd Annual Charity BBQ at the Queen’s Quay LCBO

Thu, 02 May 2013 15:40:00 GMT

Join us at the Queens Quay LCBO (2 Cooper St.) for the Annual Charity BBQ in support of Camp Ooch! Try your luck at the games and amazing silent auction or simply stop by for our $10 all you can eat lunch and enjoy the entertainment. If you are interested in purchasing tickets contact Shehreen Ladha at sladha@ooch.org.

Ooch is Named Top 10 Corporate Culture

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 19:11:00 GMT

Camp Oochigeas is proud to be been named one of Canada’s 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures, within the Broader Public Sector category, by Waterstone Human Capital. Click here for more info.

2013 Summer Staff Opportunities

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 16:59:00 GMT

We are excited to post our All Summer Staff positions for the upcoming summer season. For more information please click here.

Spring Programs at Ooch

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 20:34:00 GMT

More Ooch News

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 16:28:00 GMT

Want more Ooch news? Check us out at facebook.com/campooch or @campooch on twitter. We're posting updates nearly every day to keep you in the loop on everything "Ooch".

Fundraise with Your School

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 15:57:00 GMT

Kids helping kids - learn more about how you can help set up an Ooch fundraising team at your school for the Sporting Life 10k or the event of your choice. >>Learn More

Check out the Ooch online store!

Sun, 15 Jul 2012 17:45:00 GMT

Visit the online Ooch Store and use the password: ooch to order your OochWear today!

Young Adult Social

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 14:37:16 GMT

On June 19^th we are hosting a Young Adult Survivor Social at Ooch Downtown. Come join a night of programming and fun with old and new friends. For details, email Jonny at jhandler@ooch.org or click here.

Camp Ooch Annual BBQ

Fri, 25 May 2012 15:00:00 GMT

Join us on Friday, June 22 at the Camp Ooch Annual BBQ taking place near the Queen’s Quay LCBO between 11:30am -2:30pm. $10 all you can eat lunch, games, entertainment, silent auction and more! View the flyer here.

Come join us next week for the Camp Ooch Annual BBQ taking place near the Queen’s Quay LCBO between 11:30am -2:30pm. $10 all you can eat lunch, games, entertainment, silent auction and more! LINK TO POSTER.

Ooch Celebrates Another 20 Year Volunteer

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 15:41:00 GMT

Learn more about Mell Evans, one of our amazing volunteers who reached a volunteer milestone at Ooch this year. >>Read More

Check out the Winter Friends of Ooch Newsletter

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 15:37:00 GMT

Read about our 2011 program highlights, some of our incredible supporters and our two big upcoming events! >>Read More

Internships Available

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:14:00 GMT

Ooch is looking for a Registration Intern to help out with the upcoming Sporting Life 10K.

2011 Young Adults Retreat

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 23:23:00 GMT

Friday, November 4th - Sunday, November 6th. >>Learn More

Camp Ooch Promotional Draw

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 15:19:00 GMT

Congratulations to the winners of the promotional draw! >>Read More

Tour For Kids: Ride Somewhere Meaningful

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 16:00:00 GMT

Follow Ooch's In-Hospital Program Specialist, Jordi Friese as she takes on her first four-day Tour For Kids ride. >>Read More

Friends of Oochigeas

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 14:38:00 GMT

Read our latest newsletter to learn what is happening at Ooch this summer, check out pictures of the Ooch Downtown Ribbon Cutting & much more!

2011 National Inside Ride

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 18:56:00 GMT

POGO, ChildCan, Camp Trillium, Camp Oochigeas, Candlelighters Ottawa, OPACC and the National Inside Ride Tour are teaming up on September 16th 2011 for The Inside Ride! Find out how you can start a team and raise awareness for Childhood Cancer Awareness month. >>Learn More

Give the Gift of Camp this Summer

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 19:38:00 GMT

Need a gift idea for an upcoming birthday or wedding shower? Check out our symbolic summer giving list. >>Read More

Over 1.3 Million Reasons To Say Thank You!

Fri, 13 May 2011 15:50:00 GMT

This year’s Sporting Life 10K was a huge success thanks to all our fundraisers, donors, runners, walkers, and volunteers! And it’s not too late to make a donation- our fundraising site will stay open throughout the summer!

Become an Ooch Dream Catcher!

Fri, 13 May 2011 15:47:00 GMT

Join our Monthly Giving Club. >>Learn More

Ooch Downtown - We Need Your Help!

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 21:03:00 GMT

Check out the features of our new in-city space and find out how you can help Camp Ooch create camp in the city! >>Learn More

$100,000 Raised Through ECHOage Birthdays!

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 19:35:00 GMT

Since 2008, kids have raised over $100,000 for Camp Oochigeas through ECHOage birthday parties. >>Learn more

Imagine Canada's Ethical Code Program

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 18:31:00 GMT

Camp Oochigeas has recently joined Imagine Canada's Ethical Code Program. >>Learn More

Give the Gift of Camp This Holiday Season!

Sat, 16 Oct 2010 20:15:00 GMT

Check out our holiday giving page where you can give the gift of camp and send an e-card to a loved one!

Celebrating Ooch's 20 Year Volunteers

Fri, 08 Oct 2010 13:39:00 GMT

Check out interviews and pictures of three amazing volunteers who have been volunteering with Camp Oochigeas for 20 years or more! >>Read More

Alex Robertson Promoted to Executive Director

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 15:25:00 GMT

The Board of Directors of Camp Oochigeas are pleased to announce the promotion of Alex Robertson to Executive Director, effective October 1, 2010. >>Read More

Camp Ooch has Moved!

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:21:00 GMT

Please update your records with our new Toronto address!

Tour For Kids: What a Ride!

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:50:53 GMT

Check out pictures and a recap of Executive Director, Rob Drynan's Tour For Kids four day ride! >>Read More

Tales From the Road

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 18:28:00 GMT

Executive Director, Rob Drynan shares his experience from the road after Day 1 of the Tour For Kids ride! >>Read More

Jugo Juice Day - Thursday, September 16

Sun, 01 Aug 2010 16:10:00 GMT

Visit any Jugo Juice location on Thursday, September 16 and purchase a smoothie or fresh pressed juice and $1 will go directly to Camp Oochigeas! >>Read More

Check out the Ooch Spring/Summer Newsletter!

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 17:36:00 GMT

Read about our plans for our new in-city space, highlights from our winter programs and our summer wish list! >>Read More

Choose Rob's Costume for the Tour for Kids Ride!

Sun, 13 Jun 2010 15:17:00 GMT

Find out how you can choose what Rob Drynan, Executive Director wears on the last leg of the Tour for Kids Ride! Read More>>

Rockin' Out on the 8th Floor!

Sun, 13 Jun 2010 13:26:00 GMT

This past week at SickKids, it was time to rock and roll with AirBands! >>Read More

Rob Drynan named Top 40 Under 40 by the Globe and Mail

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 20:50:00 GMT

Camp Ooch's Executive Director, Rob Drynan, has been named one of the Globe and Mail's Top 40 Under 40 for his contributions to Camp Oochigeas. >>Read More

Build It and They Will Come!

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 16:17:00 GMT

On May 29, a group of young adults involved in the Ooch Leadership program participated in a Habitat for Humanity build day. >>Read More

Camp Oochigeas Featured on Global's Making A Difference Program

Thu, 20 May 2010 21:04:00 GMT

On Monday, October 18, Susan Hay's program 'Making a Difference' on Global TV featured the Camp Oochigeas In-Hospital Program at SickKids Hospital. >>Watch Video

When life gives you lemons...make batteries!

Thu, 13 May 2010 15:58:00 GMT

That is the lesson the patients on the 8th floor learned on April 20 when we did our first electricity program.
>>Read More!

19th Annual Camp Oochigeas Charity BBQ

Wed, 05 May 2010 13:27:00 GMT

Is taking place on Friday, June 4th at the Queen's Quay LCBO! >>Learn More!

Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My!

Tue, 04 May 2010 15:45:00 GMT

On April 23^rd Camp Ooch took 28 campers to the Metro Toronto Zoo. >>Read More

Thank you for making An Evening of Summer Dreams a success!

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 16:40:00 GMT

Read “The Owls Journey”, a Camp Oochigeas story and learn how you can help us create our very own Camp in the City!

Start fundraising for the Sporting Life 10K!

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:25:00 GMT

We have started our journey to raising over $1 Million to send kids affected by childhood cancer to camp through the Sporting Life 10K! Start fundraising today!

Summer 2010 Volunteer Applications

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 04:29:00 GMT

2010 applications are now closed. >>Read More

Young Adults Retreat

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 19:15:00 GMT

Ooch will be hosting its second YA Retreat -
March 5th - 7th >> Read More

Staff Opportunities

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 21:20:00 GMT

Ooch is currently hiring 2010 summer and year round staff >> Read More

Camp Ooch 26th Annual Reunion

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:55:00 GMT

On December 5th over 300 Camp Oochigeas campers and volunteers gathered for the 26th Annual Camp Reunion.
>>Read More

Komisarek's Kids Club

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 04:59:00 GMT

On Saturday, November 21 a group of lucky Camp Ooch teenagers were the first group to participate in Komisarek's Kids Club at the Toronto Maple Leafs game.
>>Read More

Give the Gift of Camp this Holiday Season

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 04:39:00 GMT

Visit our Holiday Giving Page to see how you can make a difference!

Hot Off The Press

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:33:00 GMT

Read about our 2009 Programs and exciting new initiatives for 2010 in our Winter Newsletter!

Sip For A Cause at Second Cup on Thursday, December 10th!

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:23:00 GMT

Purchase a beverage at the Second Cup 5095 Yonge St. location on Thursday, December 10 and 100% of proceeds will be donated to Camp Oochigeas. >>More Details

Fall Fun at a Weekend at Camp

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:35:00 GMT

At our most recent WAC, the campers were busy building their detective skills to help Chef Plumpe’ and Brian the Banana find their missing cookies. >>Read More

Fall Weekends at Ooch - What a Circus!

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:24:00 GMT

Ooch's fall season at camp kicked off in late September with the first of the fall WAC's (Weekend's at Camp). >>Read More

Camp Ooch Visits the Toronto Police Marine Unit

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 15:24:00 GMT

On Saturday, September 26, over thirty Ooch campers were given the opportunity to experience life as a Toronto Police Marine Unit Officer. >>Read More

Cancer Awareness Month

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:23:00 GMT

Throughout the month of September, the Camp Ooch In-Hospital team has been working hard to raise awareness around childhood cancer. >>Read More

Toronto Cares Profiles Camp Oochigeas

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:11:00 GMT

Tune into Rogers TV's Toronto Cares on Thursday October 8th at 8PM as they profile Camp Oochigeas.
>>Read More

Host an ECHOage Birthday in Support of Camp Oochigeas

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 13:08:00 GMT

It’s so easy. ECHOage is charity-driven and eco-friendly, and it’s all done online. >>Read More

21st Annual Remembrance of Things Past Classic

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 02:52:00 GMT

This year's edition of the Classic will take place on Tuesday, September 29th at Beacon Hall Golf Club. >>Read More

Camp Ooch on the 8th is visited by Canvas Jam!

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 14:38:00 GMT

>>Read More

6th Annual Jugo Day - Thursday, September 17th

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:46:00 GMT

Learn how you can support Camp Oochigeas by buying a smoothie on September 17th. >>Read More

Camp Oochigeas takes precautionary H1N1 virus measures.

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:34:00 GMT

>>Read More

Work Camp Team 2009 gets the camp looking beautiful!

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:20:00 GMT

>>Read More

York School raises $65,500 for Camp Oochigeas!

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:35:00 GMT

>> Read More

2009 Jays Day

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 18:16:00 GMT

Ooch campers and their families watched the Jays take on the Kansas City Royals at the ACC last weekend! Thanks to all of our volunteers who helped out.

North America Construction Ltd. donates $70,000 for a new doctor's residence!!!

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:57:00 GMT

Thank you to our friends at NAC who recently made a corporate donation of $70,000.00 to be directed towards a new doctor's residence!

For more information about North America Construction Ltd., please visit www.nacsworld.com.

The 18th Annual Camp Oochigeas Charity BBQ!

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 20:13:00 GMT

Thank you to everyone who supported this great event!

Rob Drynan Named Recipient of the 2009 New Fundraising Professional Award

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 19:15:00 GMT

The Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Toronto Chapter is pleased to announce that Rob Drynan, Executive Director of Camp Oochigeas, has been named the recipient of the 2009 New Fundraising Professional Award. >>Read More

Dogsledding Expedition

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 13:48:00 GMT

This winter our Leaders In Training (LITs) went on the first ever Ooch LIT Dogsledding Expedition! Read what they had to say about it.

2009 Volunteer Applications

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:11:00 GMT

Our 2009 summer volunteer application process is now complete. Volunteer applications for next summer will go online on Monday, January 4^th, 2010.

Support Camp Oochigeas by having an ECHOage Birthday!

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 19:17:00 GMT

An ECHOage birthday party is a unique opportunity for you and your child to do something extraordinary - to improve the world - together. www.echoage.com