If
you're in elementary or junior high, your school might
be participating in the MS Read-A-Thon
program. This is a great way to raise
money, earn great rewards and learn more about MS—just
by reading!
Want
to help out? Hundreds of volunteers
are needed to run all of our events. If
you and some of your friends are interesting in volunteering
and having a great time in the process, check our page out!
YAMS
Programs
We're
committed to offering great programs for kids and teens with
MS and kids and teens who have parents with MS. Check back
often see what we've got in store, and please
feel free to contact us with
any questions or suggestions.
Kids Kamp
This summer Edmonton Chapter is offering a summer day camp for kids 6-12 years old who have a parent or guardian with Multiple Sclerosis. It will run in July, with a family day to end the camp. Kids Kamp is a fun way for kids to learn more about MS. It offers lots exciting outdoor activities every day. Registration usually fills quickly. For more information contact the Recreation Coordinator at info.edmonton@mssociety.ca or call 780-463-1190
Teen Escape Teen Escape is for 13-17 year-olds who have a parent or guardian with MS. It runs from June 5-7, 2009 and consists of three action-packed days of trying new things, meeting new people, and making new friends. For more information contact the Recreation Coordinator by email or call
780-471-3034.
Calgary
Journey Club Journey Club is a group-based educational program for children ages 5-13 that have a parent or grandparent with MS. Children and parents meet in separate, facilitated groups to talk about issues related to MS. This is an opportunity for both parents and children to share their concerns, dispel misunderstandings and myths about MS, and learn about MS together with the focus on improving family relationships. It will also address some of the struggles and difficulties of parenting with MS. The program is offered by the Calgary Chapter and will likely be running in the fall at a cost of $25 per family.
For more information call Carol or Nancy at 403-250-7090.
Lloydminster
Kids Kamp
This summer Lloydminster Chapter plans on running a Kids Kamp for kids aged 8-12. It will be a day camp taking place from 9:30-3:00 July 29, Aug 5 and Aug 12. In the mornings the kids will be doing MS educational protects, outdoor games and crafts. An outing will be planned for the afternoon. It will take place at the Community Services Centre , Workshop Room 4419 52 Ave Lloydminster. If you’d like more information please contact Myrna at 780-871-0513 or myrna.jezowski@mssociety.ca.
National Programs
MS Society Summer Camp
This summer, children and teens (ages 7-19) with a diagnosis of MS from all across Canada will again be invited to apply to the MS Society of Canada Summer Adventure Camp, an all-expenses paid, week-long camp situated in Perth, Ontario, from August 9th-15th, 2008. The accessible Easter Seals Camp Merrywood will feature activities such as sailing, arts & crafts, kayaking, drama and more. While nurses from the Hospital for Sick Children’s Paediatric clinic will be at the camp, there will be no MS-specific programming. Instead, camp participants will step away from their daily lives with MS for a fun, memorable summer adventure. Stay tuned for information about how to apply in spring 2008 by checking the MS Society website www.mssociety.ca or by calling 1-866-922-6065.
