Camp BUCKO
Camp Description Camp BUCKO is a registered charity that runs a FREE Residential Burn Camp for children and teens (7-17) who have experienced burn injuries. The camp's mission is to give these young burn survivors a fun, supportive, and empowering environment where they can connect with others who truly understand their experience, build confidence, resilience and enjoy classic camp activities without feeling judged or alone. Many campers say it feels like a family and a rare space where they don't feel "different" because of their scars.
Camp City Toronto
Camp State/Province/Region Ontario
Contact Sherry Lorimer
Phone 6473432267
Email info@campbucko.ca
Website http://www.campbucko.ca
Camp Program Name: BUCKO In The City
Ages of Participants: 7 - 17
Camp Dates: A Saturday in late March or early April
Average Number of Participants: 80
Program Description: A day of activities for our campers and their families. BUCKO In The City is held at the Toronto Fire Academy on Eastern Avenue in Toronto. Snacks and lunch are provided. Activities included (but are not limited to) face painting, bouncy castles, arts & crafts, corn hole, laser tag, an extreme balloon artist, Toronto Ghostbusters, Toronto Mounted Police, and many more.
Camp Program Name: Camp BUCKO Family Camp
Ages of Participants: 5 - 17
Camp Dates: mid to late September weekend
Average Number of Participants: 80
Program Description: A Fall Family Camp weekend where campers and their families can bond, share experiences, and participate in activities together. Baby campers age 5 & 6 are eligible to attend Family Camp so their families can see what Camp BUCKO is all about, until their camper is 7, and can attend Camp Week.
Camp Program Name: Volunteer In Training (VIT) Program
Ages of Participants: 18 - 20
Camp Dates: During Camp Week in August
Average Number of Participants: 8
Program Description: For young adult burn survivors 18-20. Camp BUCKO offers a leadership focused training program that builds life and leadership skills while preparing participants to support younger campers. We hope this program encourages our VIT's to become full Volunteers at age 21.