City Camp

We know that not all kids affected by cancer and blood disorders are able to go to overnight camp, so we made a program just for them.

City Camp Dates & Location City Camp FAQs Virtual Camp Why City Camp

City Camp Dates & Location

Our latest City Camp was held in March 2023 at Simon Cunningham Elementary in Surrey. Registration for Summer 2023 will open mid-April 2023. Check back soon!

Summer City Camp 2023 Dates:

Monday - Friday, 9AM - 3PM

Session 1: July 4 - 7
Session 2: July 10 - 14
Session 3: July 17 - 21

Location:

TBD - location will be in Surrey Centre area.

City Camp FAQs

Who can participate:

Kids aged 5 (6 as of December 31 the same year) to 12 who are

living with or beyond cancer/blood disorders
siblings of those living with/beyond cancer/blood disorders
bereaved siblings

Is there a cost to City Camp?

No, all sessions of City Camp are provided free of charge to families, thanks to our generous donors.

Who will take care of my child's medical needs?

WCK has two registered nurses on site at all times during camp sessions.

Does my child need to attend all days of camp, or can they attend part of the week? Can we drop in at short notice?

We want the WCK City Camp to be a source of support for your family. Please attend on days that work for you. If transportation is an issue, please let us know and we will try our best to help you get your child to/from City Camp.

What kinds of activities will my child participate in?

City Camp strives to create a safe and inclusive space for children with varying needs and abilities. Children will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of group and individual activities. Some examples include Lego building, arts and crafts, active games, learning labs, music, theatre, mindfulness mat time, outdoor play, and more.

Read full City Camp FAQs

Virtual Camp

Sometimes, in-person activities are just not an option for kids facing childhood cancer or blood disorders. But that doesn't mean anyone should miss out on the fun of camp!

WCK's Virtual Camp offers daily online sessions filled with awesome games, arts and crafts, laughs, and friendship! Fun pack supplies are delivered to kids' homes or to the hospital so they can follow along with the group, or do the activity at their own pace.

We will host our virtual camp sessions in July 2023 alongside our Summer City Camp. Check back soon for more information and how to register!

For now, join our awesome Online Hangouts for your weekly dose of silliness and fun!

Why City Camp

Why City Camp?

Not all families are familiar or comfortable with sending their child away to overnight camp, and that's why we created City Camp. WCK's City Camp is the perfect way for kids to have it all: learn new skills, make new friends, play outside and sleep in their own bed each night.

At WCK City Camp, kids and siblings of kids with childhood cancer and blood disorders can connect, play, make memories, and be kids. We provide flexibility for parents and caregivers so attendance can be scheduled around treatment, and we ensure that we have medical staff on site at all times.

Testimonials

"My kids felt happy, safe, and loved. They came home every day with stories of the amazing people they met and the fun they had. I was able to get things done, knowing my kids were being taken care of by people I could trust. We love WCK and City Camp!”

City Camp Dates & Location

Our latest City Camp was held in March 2023 at Simon Cunningham Elementary in Surrey. Registration for Summer 2023 will open mid-April 2023. Check back soon!

Summer City Camp 2023 Dates:

Monday - Friday, 9AM - 3PM

Session 1: July 4 - 7
Session 2: July 10 - 14
Session 3: July 17 - 21

Location:

TBD - location will be in Surrey Centre area.

City Camp FAQs

Who can participate:

Kids aged 5 (6 as of December 31 the same year) to 12 who are

living with or beyond cancer/blood disorders
siblings of those living with/beyond cancer/blood disorders
bereaved siblings

Is there a cost to City Camp?

No, all sessions of City Camp are provided free of charge to families, thanks to our generous donors.

Who will take care of my child's medical needs?

WCK has two registered nurses on site at all times during camp sessions.

Does my child need to attend all days of camp, or can they attend part of the week? Can we drop in at short notice?

What kinds of activities will my child participate in?

Read full City Camp FAQs

Virtual Camp

Sometimes, in-person activities are just not an option for kids facing childhood cancer or blood disorders. But that doesn't mean anyone should miss out on the fun of camp!

We will host our virtual camp sessions in July 2023 alongside our Summer City Camp. Check back soon for more information and how to register!

For now, join our awesome Online Hangouts for your weekly dose of silliness and fun!

Why City Camp?

Testimonials

City camp photos

City Camp Stories

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Questions about City Camp?

Want to learn more about WCK's City Camp? Reach out to Connections Program Coordinator Kelsey Merritt at kelsey.merritt@wckfoundation.ca or call +1 (604) 394-2029 ext. 2.