Region: Eastern Ontario, with a focus on Prince Edward County & surrounding areas

ABOUT US Help Bring Back the Joy of Childhood

Since 1983, Campfire Circle has delivered healing through happiness to thousands of kids with cancer or serious illness and their families across Ontario. Our programs are offered in paediatric hospitals across Ontario and at our medically supported overnight camps. We help kids reclaim joy, build confidence, develop skills and connect with others who understand their journey.

And we’re just getting started. Today, over 40,000 kids in Ontario face serious illness, many without access to the psychosocial support they urgently need. The demand for Campfire Circle programs continues to rise, especially among underserved patient populations. As of 2024, our medically supported overnight camps were at full capacity.

By 2030, our goal is to expand from serving 3,000 to 10,000 children per year, by expanding our year‑round in‑hospi...