Camp British Columbia

This is your initial registration through our CampBrain platform. You must fill out all fields to be considered for camp. Minimal medical information will be required at this time, but you will be expected to provide any important medical, behavioral, or mental health related information that should be considered when reviewing your child’s application.

Please note that this year we will be prioritizing youth who have never had the opportunity to attend camp, and thus registration will not be based on a first come, first served basis. Phase 1 of registration, the expression of interest application, will be open from February 5 – February 26.  

After all expressions of interest are collected and phase 1 of registration closes, your initial registration will then be reviewed by Arthritis Society Canada’s team. This process may include reaching out to your child’s rheumatology clinic and/or family doctor.  

Once approved, you will receive an email from the Arthritis Society Canada indicating that you have been conditionally accepted as a camper and inviting you to complete your additional registration forms. At this point you will need to go back into your registration on CampBrain and complete all required forms and submit medical information by March 31. At this time, you will be expected to provide: 

• Proof of BC Care/Services Card 

  • Please note that all campers must be covered by a provincial health care plan, or private health insurance. Proof of the provincial health card or private health insurance is REQUIRED to be accepted as a camper.  
• Pertinent medical information, including diet and allergy information
• ​Up-to-date immunization history 

Those campers who we are unable to accept into this year’s camp will also be notified via email. 

Once all required phase 2 forms and medical information have been submitted, they will once again be reviewed by Arthritis Society Canada’s team. This process may include reaching out to your child’s rheumatology clinic and/or family doctor. Campers will be notified of their final acceptance by the end of April.

• Start planning to attend camp! 
• Waitlisted campers to be notified if a spot becomes available at camp.

Families are responsible for dropping off their camper(s) at camp.

Our BC Camp will be hosted at Zajac Ranch, a fully accessible facility located on over 40 acres of beautiful wilderness in Mission BC!

Camp BC campers range in age from 8-17 and include children & teens with a confirmed diagnosis of arthritis or another rheumatic condition. This summer we are excited to welcome about 40 campers from across British Columbia. Campers are placed into cabins based on their age group and gender identity. 

Camp BC has a full medical team staffed by nurses, a physiotherpist, and an occupational therapist. All medications will be kept and administered by the camp nursing team. All medication times will be accommodated.

The meals at Camp BC cater to dietary needs that include, but are not limited to: lactose-intolerance, gluten-intolerance, vegetarian, and vegan. Additionally, camp is a nut aware facility. We cannot guarantee that nuts are not in the facility, but all of our food is made nut free and we ask that people do not bring food to camp that has nuts in it.

Camp BC is a great opportunity for kids to be fully immersed in their camp experience. For some, it may be their first time away from home and they are building their independence and confidence. For this reason, family and friends are not able to contact their children while they are at camp. If there is an emergency and you need to reach your child, please email camp@arthritis.ca.

Camp BC is unplugged! No electronic devices will be allowed at camp. If the campers would like to capture memories at camp, they will be allowed to bring a disposable camera or, if you wish, a small, inexpensive digital camera. Please note: Our Host Camp and Arthritis Society Canada will not be responsible for any lost or stolen items at camp. Bring at your own risk!

We take every measure to ensure the health and safety of all campers and staff when planning camp. We continue to follow Public Health guidelines, and the recommendations established by our medical team. Campers who are symptomatic/ill should NOT attend camp on day #1. Please note that parents/guardians will be required to pick up their campers promptly and directly from camp if our onsite medical team deems it necessary. Stay-tuned as we will update families with more information as camp approaches.