Cancer camps are intended to meet the needs of the whole family at each stage in the cancer journey—from diagnosis through treatment and beyond. Camp staff and volunteers are fully qualified and trained to meet the unique needs of young people affected by cancer. Listed below, find specialized summer camps for young people dealing with this sickness. Read more
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| Your Neighbourhood Camp    Your Neighborhood Camp offers a vibrant, inclusive environment where kids thrive through adventure, creativity, and teamwork. Join us for unforgettable experiences and lifelong friendships in a safe, nurturing space! London   Traditional (multi activity)  
			 
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| Harbourfront Centre Camps    Harbourfront Centre Camps, established in 1979, offers a creative and inclusive environment for campers aged 4 to 15. With over 20 camp options, including circus, arts, and water sports, there’s something for everyone. Harbourfront, Toronto   Traditional (multi activity)  
			 
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| Easter Seals Summer Camp    Easter Seals BC/Yukon are for children and adults (6-49+) with physical and cognitive disabilities. With fully accessible facilities and specially trained staff, our programs can accommodate campers with all abilities. Kelowna; Shawnigan Lake; Squamish   Traditional (multi activity)  
			 
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| Reptilia Zoo Inc.    Explore the wild world of reptiles at any of our Reptilia Zoo locations; London, Whitby & Vaughan! See 250+ animals; reptiles, amphibians & arachnids. Kids can join our exciting camp program with hands-on learning. London; Vaughan; Whitby  Education: Zoology 
			 
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| Campfire Circle    Campfire Circle brings healing through happiness to kids and families affected by childhood cancer or serious illness through our in-hospital, community, and overnight camp programs, at no cost to families. Downtown West, Toronto; Parry Sound; Southern Niagara Region   Traditional (multi activity)  
			 
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| YMCA of the National Capital Region    Choose active and fun Neighbourhood Day Camps close to home, with themed weeks and field trips, OR a traditional outdoor day or overnight experience at Camp Otonabee with high ropes, paddling, archery, swimming and more! Ottawa   Traditional (multi activity)  
			 
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| Outward Bound Canada    Outward Bound Canada provides challenging adventures in the outdoors across the country that develop self-respect, awareness of others, interpersonal skills, and a sense of accomplishment. East York, Toronto; Algonquin Park; Kananaskis; Vancouver; Vancouver Island   Adventure (multi) 
			 
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| Great Big Theatre Company    Camps in your neighbourhood ! One-week sessions, performances every week. Our experienced, caring staff will introduce your kids to stage performance & guide them toward self-expression. A great confidence-builder ! Throughout Ontario (12)  Arts: Theatre Arts 
			 
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| InterVarsity Ontario Pioneer Camp    Ontario Pioneer Camp is a Christian summer camp and outdoor education and retreat centre located in Ontario, offering programs for children, youth, and students. Huntsville   Traditional (multi activity)  
			 
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| Grouse Mountain    One Mountain, endless adventures! Just 20 minutes from downtown Vancouver, Grouse Mountain is a world away - where wilderness meets adventure, adventure meets nature and both memories and friends are made to keep. North Vancouver   Traditional (multi activity)  
			 
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| Summer Springboard    With over 60 academic tracks on over a dozen top college campuses, SSB programs offer students with almost any passion the opportunity to look inward and go upward! International  Education: Academic/Tutoring (multi) 
			 
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| COOKSMART    Get the kids cooking and learning more life skills! Our program has both virtual and in-person options! The kids are loving cooking together to make tasty foods for their family. Mississauga  Arts: Cooking 
			 
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| Medeba Summer Camp    Medeba Summer Camp is an overnight camp that uses adventure and community to provide the best week of your child's summer! We provide a full range of traditional and extensive adventure activities to choose from. Haliburton   Traditional (multi activity)  
			 
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| Radiant Girls    All-Girls Leadership & Wellness events led by professional coaches, school teachers, & female leaders. Camps featuring Adventure, Arts, Horses, Spa, Fitness, Leadership, Business, Friendship & Emotional Intelligence Burlington; Guelph; King   Traditional (multi activity)  
			 
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| Cedar Ridge Camp    Cedar Ridge Camp is a place where campers have the opportunity to get outside, develop friendships, and build confidence. Bancroft   Traditional (multi activity)  
			 
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| Gee-Gees Sports Camps    The University of Ottawa Gee-Gees pride ourselves in offering a wide variety of bilingual sport camps to youth in the Ottawa and Gatineau area. Ottawa   Traditional (multi activity)  
			 
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| Appleby College Summer Programs    Located on our beautiful 60-acre lakeside campus in southwest Oakville, Appleby Summer Programs offer day camp, overnight (NEW) enrichment, leadership and credit program options for campers and students ages 4-17. Oakville   Traditional (multi activity)  
			 
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| YMCA of Greater Toronto Summer Day Camps    YMCA of Greater Toronto operates 55 Day Camps across the GTA. With over 60 programs, we are sure to have a program that meets the interests of your child! Busing & extended hours are available at many of our locations! Throughout Ontario (55)   Traditional (multi activity)  
			 
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| Active Scholars    A unique summer experience, Where Sports Meets Education and campers get to engage in both STEM Learning & Basketball or Soccer Development. Each week we offer a unique experience for continued growth and engagement. Humberlea, Toronto; Ajax; Whitby   Traditional (multi activity)  
			 
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| YMCA of Oakville    YMCA of Oakville Child and Youth Programs and Summer Day Camps are offered at several locations across the community with activities including swimming, day trips and more. Learn more! Oakville   Traditional (multi activity)  
			 
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| Joy of Dance Centre    Joy of Dance Camps are exciting, challenging and rewarding. It’s the perfect way to spend the break, learning, making new friends and having a blast—perfect for kids & teens! Riverdale, Toronto  Arts: Dance (multi) 
			 
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| Scouts Canada    Scouts Canada summer camps offer exciting outdoor adventures where youth build skills, gain confidence, try new activities, make friends, and create lifelong memories. Throughout British Columbia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island (9)   Traditional (multi activity)  
			 
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| Kandalore    Kandalore is one of the finest overnight camps in Canada, providing the best of both canoe tripping and in-camp activities. For over 75 years, Kandalore has given campers the chance to get to know and be themselves. Leslieville, Toronto; Minden   Traditional (multi activity)  
			 
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| YMCA Wanakita    A co-ed camp offering Overnight Kids Camp, Day Camp and year-round Family Camps. We offer leadership development, a wide range of activities, tripping, a sense of belonging and fun. Come have the time of your life! Haliburton Highlands   Traditional (multi activity)  
			 
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| Bayview Glen Camp    Located centrally in Toronto, this summer camp boasts ample outdoor greenspace, a full size turf sports field, and air conditioned buildings. They offer specialized sports, arts, and coding/robotics camps. Don Mills, Toronto; York Mills, Toronto   Traditional (multi activity)  
			 
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| Young People's Theatre/YPT    YPT’s Drama School is the largest theatre school in Canada providing drama classes and camps for JK-Gr. 12 in Downtown Toronto and Etobicoke. St Lawrence, Toronto  Arts: Theatre Arts 
			 
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| Camp KidsTown    With over 25 unique weekly specialty camps, themed days, action-packed activities, thrilling games, incredible performers, and spirited traditions, we’ve crafted a camp atmosphere that truly feels like home. Burlington; Kitchener; Milton   Traditional (multi activity)  
			 
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| YMCA Camp Pine Crest    With 100+ years of overnight camping excellence, we provide programming for campers who want to gain independence, interact with nature, make friends , and develop leadership skills. Overnight canoe trips are a staple! Torrance   Traditional (multi activity)  
			 
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| Camp Oconto    Founded in 1924, Oconto is a traditional girls overnight camp located on the beautiful shores of Eagle Lake north of Kingston, Ontario. Over 20 activities are offered on 80 acres of land and 2km of shoreline. Sharbot Lake   Traditional (multi activity)  
			 
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| Evergreen Brick Works    At Evergreen Brick Works, kids and families can explore and get active in the heart of Toronto's beautiful Lower Don Valley! Leaside, Toronto   Traditional (multi activity)  
			 
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| The YES (The Youth Excellence Society)    Overnight leadership camps at beautiful Cowichan Lake! Expand your co-operative leadership and team building skills while connecting with youth from around the province. Experience a summer camp like no other. Lake Cowichan; Victoria  Education: Leadership (multi) 
			 
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| Hockey Opportunity Camp    HOC offers 3 main overnight programs including Hockey, Ultimate (traditional camp) and Water Skiing. HOC offers something for anyone wanting an overnight camp experience in Northern Ontario. Huntsville   Traditional (multi activity)  
			 
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| Sparrow Lake Camp    Since 1912! Sparrow Lake Camp is a traditional Co-Ed Summer Camp where all are welcome, all are valued, and all belong. Overnight camps for kids 6-16, as well as our friends and family 'Holiday Camp' for all ages! Orillia   Traditional (multi activity)  
			 
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Cancer survivors will find some respite from the disease and find strength in the company of others who are also dealing with it. Some camps in this sphere offer specialized adventure or travel. These camps can also offer sports like surfing, standup paddling, and kite boarding. Food, accommodation and transportation are included in the camp.
Contact the camps listed above to find a camp right for your child.
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