Welcome to Camp Ooch
where kids affected by childhood cancer can just be kids
Childhood cancer changes a kid's life
So does Camp. Camp Ooch is a privately funded charity that brings laughter and joy to kids and families affected by childhood cancer.
Year-round community, in-hospital, overnight and virtual camp programs across Ontario deliver fun, friendship and a sense of community at any stage of a child’s cancer journey.
Sporting Life 10k
Keeping the community safe is our top priority, which is why the run is going 100% virtual!
You can still run your 10k, your way ̶ on Mother’s Day or anytime in the month of May ̶ while raising critical funds for Camp Ooch!
Upcoming activities
Campers & Families
Camp Merger
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Ooch gives kids the social cure for cancer
A sense of belonging
Life-changing support
Camp Ooch was probably the first place where I didn’t feel so different anymore. I was surrounded by people just like me having a great time and laughing, and it made me feel comfortable enough to just be myself and not the “kid with cancer".
— Larissa, Ooch Camper
Read Larissa's storyHelp us bring more Ooch to more kids!
$160
gives four kids the chance to just be kids while in the hospital
$600
gives two kids a day of Community program fun, close to home
$2,000
gives one kid a full week of cabin sleeps and Ooch Olympic games
Create impact of your own
In trees, in treatment, or online, we are there for kids & families
Our Volunteers and staff have joined thousands of families on their journey with childhood cancer since 1983. Camp Ooch programs run in paediatric oncology centres and communities all across Ontario. Even COVID-19 can’t stop camp—new in 2020 are virtual programs that will help us reach the same number of kids and families as ever!
In-Hospital programs
We meet kids soon after their diagnosis, bringing moments of fun and laughter to them, their siblings, and parents during time in hospital.
Community programs
We bring the Magic of Ooch close to home with year-round Community programs across Ontario.
Overnight programs
Ooch Muskoka – the only Overnight Camp in Canada to provide IV chemotherapy and blood transfusions – hosts programs for kids, teens, and bereaved siblings.