Online Hangouts

Hangouts are safe, virtual spaces where kids and siblings of kids with childhood cancer and blood disorders can connect with other kids and trusted adults.

View our hangouts calendar

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Group Hangouts

We offer a variety of regular hangouts for kids of all ages. It's a fun, relaxed environment where you can connect with other kids and teens.

Participants are welcome to join for the full time, or hop on for just a few minutes to say hi. Whatever feels good for you!

You can be in bed, on the couch, at the table, or hopping around your backyard. Trained facilitators will tailor the activities to the age and energy of the group.

Click on a hangout below to learn more about what we do and how to register.

Age 4 to 12 Group

Join us for scavenger hunts, dance parties, and much more! Activities will be led by participants ages and interests.

Learn more

Teen Hangouts

Join us for girls' social and event nights, or hop on Discord for some video games!

Learn more

Want to check out a hangout? Click here to watch one of our awesome online scavenger hunts!

1-on-1 Hangouts

1-on-1 Hangouts pairs your child with a WCK volunteer who will build meaningful activities with your child based on your child’s specific needs and interests on a schedule that works best for your family.

All volunteers are thoroughly vetted and trained before being matched with a child, and WCK staff check in regularly on Hangouts pairings.

Fill out the signup form above and a WCK team member will be in touch!

Summer Hangouts

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 hosted our Virtual Camp sessions alongside our in-person City Camp in July 2023. Check back soon for information about Virtual Camp sessions during our Spring Break camp in 2024.

If you'd like to be part of our ongoing online Hangouts, check out our page here. Hangouts will resume in September 2023.

Want to know more?

Check out our FAQs or reach out to Kelsey Merritt through her contact details below with any questions.

Why Hangouts

Why Hangouts?

Childhood cancer and blood disorders isolate kids. They might not know anyone else who is going through the same things as them, or they can't take part in in-person activities because of the risk, or they may be unable to leave the hospital.

WCK Hangouts provide ongoing connection, friendship, and fun in safe, online spaces. Kids from all over B.C. can meet regularly and hang out with other kids who are "just like them." They can be silly, play games, make each other laugh, and most importantly - they can be kids.

Hangouts are low commitment and low barrier. You can join wherever you are, from your couch, your bed, your back patio. Kids can join us for the full time, or just pop on for five minutes to say hello. Trained facilitators will tailor the activities to the ages and energy of the group or the child on that day.

Testimonials

"Hangouts are very helpful and important for my daughter. She has made friends that have the same medical issue. She is always excited to have more fun and joy in the program. Thank you so much for giving her a chance to be with you "

"I am so grateful to have found WCK - the summer hangouts have been amazing. We are so impressed with the quality of crafts and how well the staff member connects with the kids - she’s so warm and patient!"

"We appreciate that WCK staff have done an excellent job keeping [our child] engaged with interesting activities and events, especially during the COVID time. thank you, it was a tremendous help."

“I so appreciate everyone who has participated in hangouts, especially with my kiddos. My kids look forward to their time each week, and talk about their new friends all the time. Thank you for giving kids (and others across BC) something safe and fun to look forward to in a time of fear and uncertainty.”

Group Hangouts

We offer a variety of regular hangouts for kids of all ages. It's a fun, relaxed environment where you can connect with other kids and teens.

Participants are welcome to join for the full time, or hop on for just a few minutes to say hi. Whatever feels good for you!

You can be in bed, on the couch, at the table, or hopping around your backyard. Trained facilitators will tailor the activities to the age and energy of the group.

Click on a hangout below to learn more about what we do and how to register.

Age 4 to 12 Group

Join us for scavenger hunts, dance parties, and much more! Activities will be led by participants ages and interests.

Learn more

Teen Hangouts

Join us for girls' social and event nights, or hop on Discord for some video games!

Learn more

Want to check out a hangout? Click here to watch one of our awesome online scavenger hunts!

1-on-1 Hangouts

All volunteers are thoroughly vetted and trained before being matched with a child, and WCK staff check in regularly on Hangouts pairings.

Fill out the signup form above and a WCK team member will be in touch!

Summer Hangouts

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 hosted our Virtual Camp sessions alongside our in-person City Camp in July 2023. Check back soon for information about Virtual Camp sessions during our Spring Break camp in 2024.

If you'd like to be part of our ongoing online Hangouts, check out our page here. Hangouts will resume in September 2023.

Want to know more?

Check out our FAQs or reach out to Kelsey Merritt through her contact details below with any questions.

Why Hangouts?

Testimonials

"We appreciate that WCK staff have done an excellent job keeping [our child] engaged with interesting activities and events, especially during the COVID time. thank you, it was a tremendous help."

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September 14

September 14 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm PDT

Teen Social

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September 20

September 20 @ 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm PDT

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September 27

September 27 @ 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm PDT

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Questions about Hangouts?

Want to learn more about WCK's Hangouts? Check out our Hangouts page or reach out to Connections Program Coordinator Kelsey Merritt at [email protected] or call +1 (604) 394-2029 ext. 2.

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