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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: PSD0029 | Last Modified: 15 Dec 2020 | Last Full Update: 16 Jan 2019 |
| Description | |
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| Description (Service) | A privately funded, volunteer-based organization that provides kids affected by childhood cancer with unique opportunities for growth through challenging, fun, enriching and magical experiences at no cost to their families. Summer Camp - Residential Camp in Rosseau, Muskoka with a volunteer pediatric oncologist and three oncology nurses from the Hospital for Sick Children onsite and available 24 hours a day to administer expert medical treatment offering: * Three two-week summer camp sessions for children with cancer, ages 6-14 * Teomul: one-week session in the summer for bereaved siblings, ages 6-19 * 7Scape: one-week session in the summer for recently diagnosed teens, ages 15-18 * Weekends At Camp (WAC's) - a total of eight weekends during the fall and winter for children with cancer and bereaved siblings, ages 6-19 * Leadership program - Year-round programming for young camp leaders affected by childhood cancer, ages 16-19, that focuses on leadership skills and team building including: * Workshops & community service programs Including Habitat for Humanity projects and Ronald McDonald House dinners * Credit Recovery program: campers receive a Grade 11 Healthy, Active Living credit with the successful completion of the LIT 1 Program Toronto Ooch Downtown and In-City Programs - the only recreational facility in North America for children affected by childhood cancer offers: * Year-round themed programs at Ooch Downtown, for kids of all ages, including siblings where kids work on developing a specific skill (i.e. music workshops, cooking and baking, etc.) * Family programs: themed programs for the whole family to participate in and provide the opportunity for families to connect, and meet the Ooch Volunteers * Summer specialties week: week of activities at Ooch Downtown during the summer for kids ages 8-12 who are unable to travel to Muskoka. Includes animation workshop, tour of the Roger's Centre, cooking, rock climbing, crafts and various sports * Day Camp: Two, two-week sessions in the Toronto Area, for kids ages 4-7, as well as a March break Day Camp at Ooch Downtown * Urban Ooch: one-day camp-style programs at Ooch Downtown or in the Toronto Area In-hospital program, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) * Camp-style programs and activities seven days a week on the oncology floor at SickKids for both in and out-patients, ages 2-18 * Evening programming, Monday to Thursday, for in-patients where volunteers provide programs in the play room and bedside visits * Weekly special events in the conference room including drumming workshops, theme days and movie premieres |
| Service Details | |
| Hours | Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm * check website for schedule of Camp activities and fundraising events |
| Areas Served | Ontario ; Parry Sound District |
| Eligibility | Ages: 6 year(s) - 19 year(s) |
| Application | Volunteer applications are available online in January * camper applications must be requested and approved by a physician. |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Address and Location | |
| Site Location | East of the Town of Rosseau |
| Located In Community | Rosseau |
| Address & Map | |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 416-961-6624 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-888-464-6624 (1-888-GO-4-OOCH) |
| Fax | 416-961-2267 |
| oochigeas@ooch.org | |
| Website | www.ooch.org |
| Primary Contact | Program Administrator/Registration; Email: registration@ooch.org |
| Primary Executive | Alex Robertson, Chief Executive Officer; Email: alex@ooch.org |
| Mailing Address | 464 Bathurst St Toronto, ON M5T 2S6 |