Children at Courtland Shelley Community Centre attended camp in small groups at scheduled times with family members and members of their social “bubble.” Here, Maryam, Precious and Devon enjoy a fun afternoon in a local park
It wasn’t a typical summer for children in Waterloo Region – but camp still happened for many of them, thanks to you!
While camp this year looked a little different, children living in low-income neighbourhoods still had the chance to connect, to learn, and grow through an innovative mix of in-person and virtual camp sessions throughout Waterloo Region.
We know that for children living on low income, camp is a lifeline, not a luxury. This summer, it became even more critical for families who felt the impact of the isolation created by COVID-19.
“It gave us a bit of normalcy this summer. It made my children feel that they weren’t still going through a pandemic. This helped tremendously,” said Elisa, a mother of children who attended a special camp at Greenway Chaplin Community Centre, thanks to your support.
Your support of Summer Camp Sponsorship ensured that children had the chance to take a break from the stress of the last few months and simply be kids, whether it was support to participate in “Camp in a Box” offered at Greenway Chaplin Community Centre, or modified day camps provided by House of Friendship at Courtland Shelley Community Centre.
Thank you!
