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fixing up a camp for some very special kids

June 11, 2010 by Wendy S

At the end of the build at Camp Couchiching last year, we were all introduced to Camp Winston, the recipient of our services for the 2010 Build.
They showed us this video.  Please stop and watch the movie. You will truly understand why we were so inspired to do this build.
At the end of the video, we all cheered!  A lot of us were in tears.

Volunteer Builders is a not-for-profit organization that devotes one weekend each year to build a “closed-in shell that includes siding, roofing, windows and doors at a children’s camp. At times, they have also provided electricity, decking and some interior work, such as staircases and bunk beds.”  BigDaddy and I are so excited to be a part of something so magical.  BigDaddy is on the PR/Marketing team and does all the print graphics for VB.  I just like to get my hands dirty.

From Big Daddy Kreativ

While at Camp Winston last weekend, I learned so much about the amazing things that they do for the kids.

Here is what is on their site:

“Camp Winston provides inspiring recreational opportunities for kids with complex neurological disorders who need highly specialized support. Located on beautiful Sparrow Lake in the Muskoka region of Ontario, we operate a summer camp, weekend retreats and week-long retreats throughout the year.

Camp Winston’s primary focus is to set our children up for success. We operate four, two-week summer sessions attended by a total of 120 campers aged 6 – 17 years from across Canada. In most cases, this is the first time in their lives they feel welcome and secure enough to participate without being rejected or alienated by their peers.

Campers have a complex combination of neurological disorders which include:

  • Autism Spectrum Disorders
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
  • Tourette’s Disorder
  • Learning Disabilities
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder

Campers are encouraged and supported as they participate; often for the first time – in various recreational activities including various sports, swimming, tubing, kayak and canoeing, crafts, theatre, ropes courses, nature studies and canoe trips. While having fun, they learn vital social and gross motor skills specific to their needs.”

Rendering of the building – designed by Jonathon Sprawson from DQI

I’m so glad that the kids now have a safer place to be this summer.  We were able to give them new decks on the maintenance building, new stairs to the boat dock, a safer newly-painted play structure and a new building for their medical staff.  Also, through a very generous donation, we were able to install solar panels on one of the buildings.  This will put energy back into the grid and help to make money for the camp.  It’s truly awesome!

From Camp Winston on Facebook
From Camp Winston on Facebook
From Camp Winston on Facebook
From Camp Winston on Facebook
From Big Daddy Kreativ

Please read more about Volunteer Builders and Camp Winston.

Filed Under: Life, mapsgirl, volunteer builders Tagged With: bigdaddykreativ

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About Wendy S

+Wendy S (also known as @mapsgirl) is a mom to two daughters. They are the inspiration of this blog.Passionate about child passenger safety, Wendy has been a certified Car Seat Technician in Ontario, Canada since 2008.

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