Camp Horizon
This Youth Camp is a national program run by Ostomy Canada. Easter Seals Camp Horizon is located at Bragg Creek, southwest of Calgary, Alberta. This is such an exceptional opportunity for kids to truly believe that they are not alone. We urge parents to look at every picture and ask yourself, should my child be here? The 2019 camp runs from July 7 - 12
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Ostomy Youth Camp is only open to children 9 - 18 who have had, or are having, bowel or bladder issues
A time to meet a special friend; perhaps the first person your child's own age who he/she can talk to and share private and funny "ostomy" stories with
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A time for firsts
and a time to chill |
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A time when a feeling of confidence seems natural
A time for every camper to say out loud ..."YES I CAN"
A time for every camper to say out loud ..."YES I CAN"
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As a parent you might be thinking "My child has never been away from home ... my child has never been on a plane ... we don't have the resources ... he can't ... she can't ... I can't ... we can't." And maybe that is so. However, think about the following -
- The Maritimes are a very small part of the population of Canada however 1 child out of every 6 who goes to Ostomy Camp comes from our region
- Camp Leaders are invariably ex campers, who had such a positive experience they ask to return as leaders. Not only are the camp leaders ostomates but a fully qualified Enterostomal Nurse (ET) is present at all times
- Ostomy Canada and Ostomy Halifax work together to insure that NO child is ever turned down due to financial concerns
- Ostomy Halifax's Mike Woolridge has been running the program for our region for years. We make all the transportation arrangements including purchasing plane fares, seeing the kids off at the airport and meeting them when they return. For more info call Mike 902-882-2438
- How do I contribute financially if I am able? The cost in July 2017 was approximately $1,700 per child which included camp fees and return airfare from Halifax. If you have the means we ask you to make a contribution you can afford. If you own a private jet, please let us know that too!
Special thanks to Lisa Gausman for all the pictures which were taken at Camp Horizon. Lisa is the senior editor of Ostomy Canada's magazine and a member of the Ostomy Canada Youth Camp Committee.
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Anna Campbell, who has had a cecostomy tube since she was four years old, spoke to Ostomy Halifax's December 2015 monthly meeting about her camp experience. Anna first went to ostomy camp when she was 12 years old.
To read Anna's story click here
For more detailed information about the camp and the programs offered please go to Ostomy Canada's Youth Camp web page
Does your child have a bladder issue caused by a birth defect, cancer or a motor vehicle accident? Full sponsorship for ALL camp costs may be available under the terms of the Shane Banfield Memorial Fund - email info1@ostomycanada.ca
for more information
Anna Campbell, who has had a cecostomy tube since she was four years old, spoke to Ostomy Halifax's December 2015 monthly meeting about her camp experience. Anna first went to ostomy camp when she was 12 years old.
To read Anna's story click here
For more detailed information about the camp and the programs offered please go to Ostomy Canada's Youth Camp web page
Does your child have a bladder issue caused by a birth defect, cancer or a motor vehicle accident? Full sponsorship for ALL camp costs may be available under the terms of the Shane Banfield Memorial Fund - email info1@ostomycanada.ca
for more information