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Camp Limitless

Are you ready for a memorable summer?

 
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July 22, 2024

Camp Manitou
850 Green Oaks Ln
Headingley, MB
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Camp Limitless is Manitoba’s only summer camp for kids ages 8-17 with a confirmed diagnosis of arthritis or another rheumatic condition. Campers come from across Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and Northern Ontario to attend camp. From the beginning, the focus of camp has been to provide a place where children and youth with arthritis can come together and participate in fun, barrier-free activities in an environment where their medical and social needs can be supported. 

At camp, campers are given an opportunity to increase their independence, learn new things, engage in social activities and meet new friends. Along with the many fun activities campers enjoy like, crafts, sports, ropes courses, and canoe/kayak, camp also offers the chance for children and youth to learn about their disease and discuss coping skills with peers just like them. The medical and trained camp staff are sensitive to the camper's medical needs, and young adults with arthritis serve as mentor group leaders. Our Manitoba camp promises a life-time of memories and lifelong friendships!

 

Please note: Your child must have medical clearance from their primary healthcare practitioner to attend camp (i.e. – Pediatric Rheumatologist, Pediatrician, or Family Doctor).

Camper Information

Highlights

  • Accredited member of the Manitoba Camping Association (MCA)
  • Camp Manitou has been in operating for over 90 years!
  • All staff are certified in standard first aid/ CPR training
  • Enclosed supervised swim area with certified life guard

With its forests, grass playing field, small man-made lake, NHL size hockey rink, cabins, gym, meeting spaces and the Assiniboine River on three sides, Camp Manitou's 39-acre oasis provides lots of space in which to enjoy nature. 

Check out our 2023 Camper-Guide for information on all things camp - packing lists, activity options, policies & procedures! 

Registration

We look forward to welcoming our campers back to camp this summer! Registration for camp will open February 15, 2024. Please note that this year, we will be prioritizing campers who have never had the opportunity to attend camp.

Important dates

  • Phase 1: Application
    February 15 – March 7, 2024
  • Phase 2: Conditional Acceptance
    March 21 – April 8, 2024
  • Phase 3: Final Acceptance
    Campers will be notified of their final acceptance no later than April 22nd

Please see our registration guide below for more information on this year’s registration process.

Qualifications

To qualify for selection, the following criteria must be met:
1. A confirmed diagnosis of arthritis or another rheumatic condition.
2. Covered by Manitoba's health care plan, or private health insurance. Proof of a provincial health card or private health insurance is REQUIRED for camp.

How to register

Families will be able to apply online using our secure registration website. Please note: Registration will be online only. The registration portal can be accessed via this webpage beginning on February 15, 2024.

Please note that an application does not guarantee a spot at camp. All applications will be reviewed and officially confirmed via email from Arthritis Society Canada.

When all spaces are filled, we will start a waitlist. Even if the camp is full, we still encourage interested families to apply. Cancellations are common throughout the year.

Your Registration Guide 


Costs

Living with childhood arthritis can put enough of a strain on a family’s time, energy and financial resources. Our intention is for camp to be free for all campers across the country and our fundraising team is working tirelessly to achieve this goal. At this point, we are very hopeful that we will achieve our goal, with nothing to indicate otherwise. In the event that we are unable to raise the required funds to cover the cost of our camps, there may be no other option except to implement a registration fee. We will make every effort to notify families as soon as possible in the event a registration fee will need to be implemented. If you are interested in joining our fundraising efforts and supporting Arthritis Society Canada Camps, you can create a personalized Move Your Way fundraiser page under our Camp Team.

FAQs
Volunteers

Volunteers are a huge reason why so many children and families get to enjoy camp each summer.

The Arthritis Society Canada is recruiting for dedicated, caring, and enthusiastic volunteers to ensure that all campers have the best experience at Camp Limitless. Volunteers will assist with the development and execution of camp activities; engage with children, helping integrate them into camp life; monitor camper safety; and assist with the development of promotional photo and video materials.

If you are interested in volunteering for one of our camp positions, please submit a volunteer application form between February 15 to March 25, 2024! Upon application submission, we will reach out to you with regards to next steps (e.g., Zoom interview, etc.). Please direct any questions to camp@arthritis.ca.

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