THE CAMP - A Very Special Place

Canoe trips, hiking, fireside sing-a longs and meeting new friends are exciting experiences for any child. But, for kids with SCD, many of whom have never attended summer camp before, these activities are experiences of a life time.

In 1994, the Jumoke Committee was established by a group of health-care professionals and individuals concerned about the emotional well-being of children who have sickle cell disorder.

Camp Jumoke is the only camp in Canada that serves the unique emotional and health-care needs of these children. Any child with SCD between the ages of 8 and 16 is eligible to attend Camp Jumoke, where camp counsellors are trained to work with our children, in coordination with our staff of health care professionals. Funds raised through our annual walkathon, determines the number of children we are able to send to camp each year. The 2008 Camp Session will be held Sunday July 27^th to Saturday August 9^th .

Camp Jumoke is hosted at the site of Camp Wenonah (www.campwenonah.com) near Bracebridge, Ontario, which was specifically chosen for the picturesque surroundings, experienced staff and great programs. Click here for more directions to the camp site.

Camp Jumoke offers a wide variety of waterfront sports and creative programs such as:
aqua sports, kayaking, canoeing, archery, arts and crafts and many other activities.

At Camp Jumoke a child can...
	enjoy time spent with other children living with SCD
	experience fun camp activities
	challenge himself/herself physically
	learn how to cope with SCD
	enhance self-esteem
	establish a support network
	foster lifelong friendships