We were absolutely thrilled when we heard about the opportunity to send our kids to Camp Circle of Friends when our son was going through cancer treatment. It was such a trying time in our family’s life as he was going through treatment and our kids very much deserved to have some joy in their lives. When they got back their faces were beaming of excitement and how much fun they had. They were treated like normal kids, allowed to have great experiences, meet kids going through similar experiences and for once the cancer battle was back of their mind.

Volunteering at camp is one of the most rewarding things I have ever done. I signed up just hoping to give back, not realizing how much camp would truly give back to me. I have met some amazing lifelong friends, who now feel like my CCOF family.

It's truly an honour to be part of the "best camp ever." If you're looking for something that will crack your heart wide open, remind you what true joy feels like, and allowing you to have some of the most fun as an adult, then come join our family. I promise you'll leave forever changed in the most amazing way.

Volunteering at Camp Circle O' Friends for the first time was an experience I will never forget. Over the four days, I watched kids go from quiet and unsure to open, comfortable, and full of joy. It was eye opening to see how brave they are and how freely they can be themselves. What stood out to me most was how, even for a short time, camp gave them a space to simply have fun and forget about everything they might be facing outside of camp. Being part of that, and seeing the impact it had on them, meant so much to me and is something I will carry with me long after camp.

Camp Circle O' Friends has been one of the most meaningful parts of my life. After my own experience with childhood cancer, I was able to attend camp for 11 years. For the past three years, I've had the privilege of returning as a volunteer. Camp has always been a place where I felt safe, truly understood, and free to be myself without fear or explanation. Those moments shaped who I am today and have stayed with me ever since. Now, coming back as a volunteer means everything to me. Camp gave me lifelong friendships and a sense of belonging I will always carry and being able to create that same feeling for other kids, watching them laugh, connect, and find their place, is incredibly special and a powerful reminder of just how life changing camp truly is. It is a place that not only changed my childhood but continues to shape who I am and the way I show up for others.

When the first words you hear from your kids as they get off the bus after camp are, "Can I go back next year?!?", you know it was a great experience! Camp Circle O' Friends provided the kids some much deserved carefree fun, and they came home full of stories, laughter, and new experiences! The connections made with both volunteers and other campers contributed to a strong sense of belonging. It brought us so much joy to see the special experience Camp Circle O' Friends provided for our kids, and they can't wait to return!

Volunteering at Camp Circle O' Friends was the highlight of my summer. Watching the kids having fun, getting to know new friends, and not worrying about their cancer was pure joy. I definitely plan to go back next year!