Blog has moved: http://www.campkivita.ca/news/

Dear Campers, Families and Friends

Our Blog has moved! Please go to our camp website, news section for the 2014 camp blog.
Thanks!! Stacey

http://www.campkivita.ca/news/

Save the date: Camp 2014 - Aug 10-16, 2014

Dear Campers & Families.

Save the date for camp 2014 - August 10-16, 2014.

We are excited to share that we will once again be hosting Camp Kivita at Camp Wenonah....

Our new camp website will be available in January 2014: www.campkivita.ca


We will send out an email when the site is live with all the information you need for camp 2014.

Our camp team has been busy planning, fundraising, and preparing for another phenomenal summer!!


For some more amazing memories and pictures from 2013, please check out our smilebox.

Make a digital slideshow

http://www.smilebox.com/playBlog/4d7a63344d6a4d304d6a673d0d0a&blogview=true


Keep in touch and do not hesitate to email us with questions- campkivita@gmail.com


Your in Camping,

Stacey
On behalf of the Camp Kivita Board of Directors and Leadership team

Final morning reflection: Farewell to good friends..

Final morning reflection: Farewell to good friends..

On this glorious Saturday morning, the final morning of camp it is indeed a bittersweet reflection. It has been a phenomenal week at Camp Kivita but sadly it is time to say farewell to our friends and fellow campers.  As we gather our belongings, have our final breakfast, exchange addresses, say our teary goodbyes, and prepare to leave our camp home we are reminded that we have all shared in an extraordinary week together.

Thank you to Camp Wenonah - Jeff and Renata, and the amazing staff and counsellors who have welcomed Camp Kivita and made this week such a resounding success. Thanks again to our donors and supporters, and to the most wonderful, inspiring, dedicated team of Camp Kivita nurses, doctors and volunteer staff [Emily, Christina, Jaina, Lindsay K, Lindsay, Wendy, Carina, April, Jen, Dr. Jones, Dr. Ng, Bernie, Blake, Todd, and all the nurses and doctors who helped in many ways in preparation for camp from afar].

To all our awesome campers, we hope you will hold the fond memories close and thank you for sharing your summer adventures with us. It has truly been a magical week at camp and we hope you will join us again next summer! We will miss you!

Please check back for more pictures and stories throughout the week, and information about summer 2014. And keep in touch with us at: campkivita@gmail.com

 

Yours in Camping,

Stacey

On behalf of the Camp Kivita Team

The Many Faces of Camp!

Friday Morning Reflection - The Beautiful Gift of Life

Friday Morning Reflection....

 

The Beautiful Gift of Life

 

 

 

Camp Kivita is truly a celebration of the gift of life. Throughout camp, we are amazed at how our campers encapsulate what living life is all about. Making new friends, learning, swimming, running, kayaking, competing, relaxing, daring, laughing, pushing limits, skipping through nature, overcoming obstacles, trying new things, challenging, experiencing, reflecting, and simply living life to the fullest. More than 60 campers -  those that have been transplanted and live with their gift of life, those who are waiting, and those with organ failure who share in the camp experience are all bonded by a shared experience of organ donation. For our campers it is a chance to share with others who have been through similar experiences and create new and wonderful memories that will last forever.

I've reflected before that there is no more compelling case for organ donation and transplantation than seeing our campers of all ages - recipients of hearts, livers, kidneys, lungs and bowels experiencing the magic of camp in all its richness. From the bus ride up to camp on the first day, throughout the adventures of the week, to the final closing ceremonies and emotional journey home, we are touched and inspired by our campers transplant stories. We are in awe of the camper's joyous spirit and learn so much from them each week at camp.

As you peruse the pictures and anecdotes from camp, I hope that you will share in the exuberance, joy and magic of camp and see the beautiful gift of life shining through to us all.

Have a wonderful day!
Yours in Camping,
Stacey

LITs Kayaking

Boys hamming it up...

Boys hamming it up...