TRANSPLANT – TRANSFORM

IMPORTANT UPDATE ABOUT SUMMER 2020

Dear Kivita Campers and Families, Friends and Supporters,

We can now share with heavy hearts that we are required to cancel camp kivita for summer 2020. This afternoon there was an announcement regarding cancellation of school for the remainder of the year and overnight summer camps. Over the past week we had independently had some internal discussion and decided that cancelling camp was the right decision going forward regardless of a broad government decision but were waiting to what direction the government and Ontario Camp Association were heading and that news came today.

We are mindful that this is a very difficult decision for everyone involved and that there will be a good deal of sadness felt. We thank you for your ongoing support and commitment to camp. We know that this feels reminiscent of the disappointment we felt a few two years ago when we cancelled due to an outbreak of hand foot and mouth virus, but last year we came back stronger than ever and have no doubt we will do the same next summer. Camper and staff safety is always the most important consideration and while this is obviously a difficult decision it is the correct one given the uncertainty and risks.

We cannot wait until we are together again and are already looking forward to being back together at camp in the summer 2021.

Christina, Stacey and Emily

On behalf of the whole Kivita family

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Dear Campers, Families, Friends and Supporters,

Thank you for a phenomenal 2019 session!!! We were thrilled to celebrate our 10’th summer of camp with 78 campers Please go to the “news’ tab to see pictures, reflections and stories from camp, and follow us on Twitter to receive updates for summer 2020: @CampKivita

Thank you to all our generous donors and supporters!!

If you have questions about camp in general please feel free to email us at campkivita@gmail.com or phone 416-985-2310.

We are grateful for all the support!
Stacey, Emily & Christina,
The Camp Kivita team

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CAMP KIVITA IN THE NEWS! Watch as our incredible camper Bella shares her experiences about camp and organ transplantation on CTV news: https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/mobile/muskoka-camp-gives-kids-who-had-organ-transplants-a-true-summer-experience-1.4510955

CAMP KIVITA IN THE NEWS! Watch our interview with the CBC’s Dwight Drummond on Camp Kivita & Organ Donation and Transplantation in Ontario here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9JeVld7NI8 Special thanks to Camper Isabella and the Amazing CBC Team!!

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TESTIMONIALS

Johnny

Camp means everlasting bonds with amazing friends who know the struggles of life. We know that each day is a gift and camp gives us that escape that we need to get our minds off of our health issues. Camp also gives us a chance to do things we may never do which is so much fun!!!

kidney transplant recipient

Bradley

I had a great time at camp. There were so many activities to choose from it was hard to pick. Doing the Leadership in Training program was an amazing experience, we grew and learned a lot. I will definitely be taking some of the skills I learned at camp and applying to my daily life

kidney transplant recipient

Regan

Anyone who asks me how my summer this year was has always gotten the same answer – Camp Kivita was definitely the highlight of my summer. I had so much fun doing summer activities and trying new things such as kayaking and archery. The entire experience just meant so much to me because I made many new friends who I could easily relate to since we all had transplants. I loved getting to know people who have been through the same things that I have. I just want to thank all the staff and coordinators at camp kivita, all the nurses and everyone who made transplant camp possible because without them I wouldn’t have had this once in a lifetime experience.

kidney transplant recipient