Camp Belong
Waypoints is excited to announce its pilot program ‘Camp Belong’, which will be held at Springwood Outdoor Discovery Camp July 24 th – 27 th 2023. Approximately 12 children, ages 11-13, will be selected to attend the first camp in NL devoted entirely to supporting children who live with foster families and caregivers other than their immediate family.
Camp activities will aim to develop leadership and team-building skills for participants. It is our hope that from this positive interaction of children in care with each other, they will realize they are not alone, not the only child in care. We hope to have the kids develop long-lasting friendships and stay in touch with each other long after the camp ends. It will enhance their resilience, not create it, because these kids are the most resilient little people we know.
For more information on Camp Belong, check out our poster HERE!
Camp Belong Application Form
PARTICIPATION CRITERIA:
Camp Belong participants must meet the following criteria in order to be eligible:
- Must be born in one of the following years: 2010, 2011, or 2012
- Must be currently living with a foster family (temporary or permanent)
Please do not refer campers if they are experiencing the following:
- Behavioral or emotional disturbances that would impact self or others’ participation in the camp
- Concerns of sexually intrusive behaviours
- Compromised ability to self-regulate in a large group setting
- Self-abusive/self-harming behaviors, physical aggression toward others, or severe anger management difficulties.
- If the child/youth requires ongoing 1:1 support or supervision
- Excessive boundary problems with siblings, peers, and adults
In order to confirm eligibility for Camp Belong, Waypoints may be required to share information with officials in the Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development and NL Foster Families Association.
