UOAC Ostomy Youth Camp Information
UOAC Ostomy Youth Camp Mission Statement
- To provide an opportunity for young people aged 9-18 with consideration to emotional growth and maturity, who have ostomies or other special related needs (intermittent catheterization; urinary or bowel incontinence; internal pouch; Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis), to attend camp and participate in camp activities under professional supervision
- Provide formal/informal education on:
- anatomy and physiology
- self esteem and coping
- sexuality
- Encourage independence and self confidence with personal care and camp activities
- Provide individual ET and UOAC counselling on physical and psychosocial needs
Activities:
- formal/informal education sessions
- swimming
- camp out
- outdoor recreation
- rafting
- arts and crafts
- dance
- rap sessions
WHEN: Camp dates for 2012 are July 2-7, 2012
WHERE: Camp Horizon, Bragg Creek Alberta (southwest of Calgary)
WHO: Children between the ages 9 - 18 who have had or who will have bowel or bladder diversionary surgery or who have related special needs ( i.e. self catheterization, bowel and bladder incontinence), due to birth defects, trauma or disease (e.g.. Crohn's disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Cancer, Spina Bifida.)
COST: Registration fee is $565.00/child plus airfare (transportation to and from camp, room and board are included)
CONTACT: UOAC office at info1@ostomycanada.ca
or phone 403-680-9551
APPLICATION FORMS: Available upon request from UOAC office at info1@ostomycanada.ca
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: June 1, 2012
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