Yearly camps for 80 children with cancer age 6-18

The purpose of the camp is to allow children, young adults and young adults to share experiences and feelings, to take on new challenges and to help them in their processing. The feeling of not being alone is already a great support for many. The camps are also aimed at allowing participants to experience that they are part of society, just like everyone else.

There are relaxing and serious activities and plenty of room for conversation and processing. We create a safe environment in which this can happen. Healthy peers generally have no idea what it actually means when you are confronted with cancer in yourself or your sibling as a child or young person. That is why mutual contact is so important, half a word is often enough.

The start of each weekend is an introductory game; a lot of 'masks' are already being discarded there. The workshops and activities are aimed at processing and relaxation. Processing is addressed in creative activities with different themes such as emotions, friendships and work. But also in sports activities and workshops that push boundaries; think of children and young people with a permanent disability, poor condition or social anxiety. The youngest children also have a fun outing, such as to an animal park or a playground.
There is relaxation in the form of fun activities such as a quiz, campfire, party evening, a disco. But also in the form of walks and outdoor activities where you can talk in a relaxed atmosphere.
Every weekend has a reminder moment for children who have passed away. Not all children have to participate.