Campfire Circle offers year-round programs for kids and families affected by childhood cancer across Ontario, including virtual programs. So, what are you waiting for? Sign up for fun and friendship today!
Spring & Summer Programs Overnight Summer ProgramsFriday, May 31, 2024 - Sunday, June 2, 2024
Bruce Peninsula | Teen & Leadership
Eligibility: Patients, bereaved siblings, and siblings. Join us for a weekend in Bruce Peninsula National Park as we learn to cook over a fire, hike to scenic lookouts and take in the beauty of Georgian Bay’s crystal blue water. Please note: You will need to arrange for your child to take Friday off from school to attend.
Saturday, June 1, 2024 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Toronto | Community - Family
Save the date! Join us for an afternoon of games, crafts, a campfire, and more! This is a great chance to meet new friends, reconnect with old ones and get excited about the summer ahead!
Saturday, June 1, 2024 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Toronto | Teen & Leadership
Eligibility: Patients, bereaved siblings, and siblings. Gain experience facilitating camp activities and join us as an acting LIT for the Summer Kick-Off program! Help to run a carnival game, food stand, and more! You will earn volunteer hours for participating in this event.
Wednesday, June 5, 2024 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Virtual | Community - Campers & Siblings
Write and draw a comic strip! We’ll learn the important elements of a story and how to draw a funny character.
Saturday, June 15, 2024 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Ottawa | Community - Family
Save the date! Join us for an afternoon of games, crafts, a campfire, and more! This is a great chance to meet new friends, reconnect with old ones and get excited about the summer ahead!
Saturday, June 15, 2024 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
London | Community - Family
Save the date! Join us for an afternoon of games, crafts, a campfire, and more! This is a great chance to meet new friends, reconnect with old ones and get excited about the summer ahead!
Friday, June 28, 2024 - Thursday, July 4, 2024
Muskoka | Teen & Leadership
Build on leadership and program facilitation skills shadowing experienced volunteers and staff. LIT 2s will do a placement with a younger cabin to gain practical experience working as a cabin counsellor. LIT 2s will earn 20 volunteer hours and tangible experience to add to their resumes. Eligibility: Patients, bereaved siblings, or siblings.
Friday, June 28, 2024 - Thursday, July 4, 2024
Muskoka | Overnight
At overnight camp, days are filled with opportunities for campers to try something new (waterskiing, pottery, high-ropes, and much more!), share experiences with kids in similar journeys and make friendships that last a lifetime. Led by trained volunteers and staff as well as a team of nurses and physicians, campers are provided a supportive environment to have an unforgettable week.
Saturday, June 29, 2024 - Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Rainbow Lake | Overnight
Near the town of Waterford: (Campers ages 0-18 and up to two parents/guardians per family.) A five-day camp experience for the entire family! Participate in fun and engaging activities that are designed for all ages including swimming, canoeing, archery, rock climbing, singing around the campfire, and so much more! Family Camp offers the unique opportunity to bond as a family, and connect with other families with a shared experience.
Tuesday, July 2, 2024 - Saturday, July 13, 2024
Muskoka | Teen & Leadership
Learn how to work with younger campers, facilitate camp programs, and build leadership skills in a camp setting. All LIT 1s will earn 15 volunteer hours and improve their teamwork, communication, and problem-solving abilities. This LIT option includes a 4-day canoe trip. Eligibility: Patients, bereaved siblings, or siblings.
Tuesday, July 2, 2024 - Saturday, July 13, 2024
Muskoka | Teen & Leadership
Learn advanced canoeing skills and how to live in the wilderness on a 9-day, white-water canoe trip on the French River. Campers will spend 2 days at camp in Muskoka before departing on the trip, which will start and end at the Muskoka site.
Saturday, July 6, 2024 - Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Rainbow Lake | Overnight
Near the town of Waterford: (Campers ages 0-18 and up to two parents/guardians per family.) A five-day camp experience for the entire family! Participate in fun and engaging activities that are designed for all ages including swimming, canoeing, archery, rock climbing, singing around the campfire, and so much more! Family Camp offers the unique opportunity to bond as a family, and connect with other families with a shared experience.
Sunday, July 7, 2024 - Saturday, July 13, 2024
Muskoka | Overnight
At overnight camp, days are filled with opportunities for campers to try something new (waterskiing, pottery, high-ropes, and much more!), share experiences with kids in similar journeys and make friendships that last a lifetime. Led by trained volunteers and staff as well as a team of nurses and physicians, campers are provided a supportive environment to have an unforgettable week.
Monday, July 8, 2024 - Friday, July 12, 2024
Toronto | Summer Day Camp
Experience all the fun and excitement of a week at camp close to home! Enjoy five days of camp activities, special workshops, skillbuilding activities and more.
Tuesday, July 9, 2024 5:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Ottawa | Community - Family
Join us for dinner at the ballpark as we cheer on the Ottawa Titans baseball team! We’ll have a pre-game pep rally before watching the game with your camp friends.
Saturday, July 13, 2024 - Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Rainbow Lake | Overnight
Near the town of Waterford: (Campers ages 0-18 and up to two parents/guardians per family.) A five-day camp experience for the entire family! Participate in fun and engaging activities that are designed for all ages including swimming, canoeing, archery, rock climbing, singing around the campfire, and so much more! Family Camp offers the unique opportunity to bond as a family, and connect with other families with a shared experience.
Tuesday, July 16, 2024 - Monday, July 22, 2024
Muskoka | Overnight
At overnight camp, days are filled with opportunities for campers to try something new (waterskiing, pottery, high-ropes, and much more!), share experiences with kids in similar journeys and make friendships that last a lifetime. Led by trained volunteers and staff as well as a team of nurses and physicians, campers are provided a supportive environment to have an unforgettable week.
Tuesday, July 16, 2024 - Monday, July 22, 2024
Muskoka | Teen & Leadership
Learn how to work with younger campers, facilitate camp programs, and build leadership skills in a camp setting. All LIT 1s will earn 15 volunteer hours and improve their teamwork, communication, and problem-solving abilities. This LIT option includes an accessible, 2-day camping trip. Eligibility: Patients, bereaved siblings, or siblings.
Saturday, July 20, 2024 - Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Rainbow Lake | Overnight
Near the town of Waterford: (Campers ages 0-18 and up to two parents/guardians per family.) A five-day camp experience for the entire family! Participate in fun and engaging activities that are designed for all ages including swimming, canoeing, archery, rock climbing, singing around the campfire, and so much more! Family Camp offers the unique opportunity to bond as a family, and connect with other families with a shared experience.
Saturday, July 20, 2024 - Sunday, July 21, 2024
London | Family Weekend Retreats
Eligibility: Patients, bereaved siblings, and siblings. Join us on an overnight camping trip for the whole family. Cook dinner over an open fire, roast marshmallows, sleep in a tent and sing around a campfire. All camping equipment is provided.
Monday, July 22, 2024 - Friday, July 26, 2024
Ottawa | Summer Day Camp
Experience all the fun and excitement of a week at camp close to home! Enjoy five days of camp activities, special workshops, skillbuilding activities and more.
Thursday, July 25, 2024 - Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Muskoka | Overnight
At overnight camp, days are filled with opportunities for campers to try something new (waterskiing, pottery, high-ropes, and much more!), share experiences with kids in similar journeys and make friendships that last a lifetime. Led by trained volunteers and staff as well as a team of nurses and physicians, campers are provided a supportive environment to have an unforgettable week.
Thursday, July 25, 2024 - Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Muskoka | Teen & Leadership
Build on leadership and program facilitation skills shadowing experienced volunteers and staff. LIT 2s will do a placement with a younger cabin to gain practical experience working as a cabin counsellor. LIT 2s will earn 20 volunteer hours and tangible experience to add to their resumes. Eligibility: Patients, bereaved siblings, or siblings.
Saturday, July 27, 2024 - Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Rainbow Lake | Overnight
Near the town of Waterford: (Campers ages 0-18 and up to two parents/guardians per family.) A five-day camp experience for the entire family! Participate in fun and engaging activities that are designed for all ages including swimming, canoeing, archery, rock climbing, singing around the campfire, and so much more! Family Camp offers the unique opportunity to bond as a family, and connect with other families with a shared experience.
Monday, July 29, 2024 - Friday, August 9, 2024
Markham | Patients
Two weeks at Camp Robin Hood in Markham. Transportation is provided in many areas surrounding the Greater Toronto Area. See Camper Handbook for bus boundaries. *Camp does not run on the weekend or Civic Holiday.
Sunday, August 4, 2024 - Thursday, August 8, 2024
Rainbow Lake | Overnight
Near the town of Waterford: (Campers ages 0-18 and up to two parents/guardians per family.) A five-day camp experience for the entire family! Participate in fun and engaging activities that are designed for all ages including swimming, canoeing, archery, rock climbing, singing around the campfire, and so much more! Family Camp offers the unique opportunity to bond as a family, and connect with other families with a shared experience.
Saturday, August 10, 2024 - Sunday, August 11, 2024
Ottawa | Family Weekend Retreats
Eligibility: Patients, bereaved siblings, and siblings. Join us on an overnight camping trip for the whole family. Cook dinner over an open fire, roast marshmallows, sleep in a tent and sing around a campfire. All camping equipment is provided.
Sunday, August 11, 2024 - Thursday, August 15, 2024
Rainbow Lake | Overnight
Near the town of Waterford: (Campers ages 0-18 and up to two parents/guardians per family.) A five-day camp experience for the entire family! Participate in fun and engaging activities that are designed for all ages including swimming, canoeing, archery, rock climbing, singing around the campfire, and so much more! Family Camp offers the unique opportunity to bond as a family, and connect with other families with a shared experience.
Sunday, August 11, 2024 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Toronto | Community - Family
Calling all chefs, big and small! You’re invited to a family cook-off.
Tuesday, August 13, 2024 - Thursday, August 29, 2024
Muskoka | Teen & Leadership
This program offers a Grade 11 high school credit in Healthy Living and Outdoor Activities at overnight camp. Students will participate in outdoor physical activities, develop leadership skills, complete coursework, build connections, and participate in camp activities. This program includes a 4-day canoe trip.
Wednesday, August 14, 2024 - Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Muskoka | Overnight
At overnight camp, days are filled with opportunities for campers to try something new (waterskiing, pottery, high-ropes, and much more!), share experiences with kids in similar journeys and make friendships that last a lifetime. Led by trained volunteers and staff as well as a team of nurses and physicians, campers are provided a supportive environment to have an unforgettable week.
Sunday, August 18, 2024 - August 22, 2024
Rainbow Lake | Overnight
Near the town of Waterford: (Campers ages 0-18 and up to two parents/guardians per family.) A five-day camp experience for the entire family! Participate in fun and engaging activities that are designed for all ages including swimming, canoeing, archery, rock climbing, singing around the campfire, and so much more! Family Camp offers the unique opportunity to bond as a family, and connect with other families with a shared experience.
Friday, August 23, 2024 - Thursday, August 29, 2024
Muskoka | Overnight
At overnight camp, days are filled with opportunities for campers to try something new (waterskiing, pottery, high-ropes, and much more!), share experiences with kids in similar journeys and make friendships that last a lifetime. Led by trained volunteers and staff as well as a team of nurses and physicians, campers are provided a supportive environment to have an unforgettable week.
Saturday, August 24, 2024 - Sunday, August 25, 2024
Toronto | Family Weekend Retreats
Eligibility: Patients, bereaved siblings, and siblings. Join us on an overnight camping trip for the whole family. Cook dinner over an open fire, roast marshmallows, sleep in a tent and sing around a campfire. All camping equipment is provided.
Sunday, August 25, 2024 - Thursday, August 29, 2024
Rainbow Lake | Overnight
Near the town of Waterford: (Campers ages 0-18 and up to two parents/guardians per family.) A five-day camp experience for the entire family! Participate in fun and engaging activities that are designed for all ages including swimming, canoeing, archery, rock climbing, singing around the campfire, and so much more! Family Camp offers the unique opportunity to bond as a family, and connect with other families with a shared experience.