CAMPS

Camp Phoenix

Camp Phoenix is an annual injury recovery family camp that is run by the KIDS Foundation to support children, adolescents and adults who have experienced burns or other life-changing injuries. Phoenix encourages peer-to-peer and family support, along with professional support from volunteers including nurses and psychologists.

At Phoenix, families enjoy a wide range of experiences including indoor and outdoor group activities, support sessions and group outings. Phoenix aims to provide participants with a supportive environment in which they can make social connections and enjoy new experiences.

The camp offers opportunities for those who have experienced trauma to share experiences with others who have been through similar circumstances. Participants are welcomed to attend Phoenix with family members.

The 2020 camp has been postphoned until 2021 

 

Camp TANGO

Camp TANGO (Together Achieving New Goals and Opportunities) is an annual injury recovery camp run by the KIDS Foundation to support children and adolescents who have experienced severe burns or life-changing injury and trauma.

Individuals attend Camp TANGO as single participants and are paired with trained adult mentors/volunteers for the duration of the camp. This program is designed to assist these young people to discover their talents, achieve their goals and experience new opportunities.

Camp TANGO provides a combination of enjoyable recreational activities, leadership and educational opportunities in a fun environment, as well as social connection and crucial support to assist participants in developing their self-esteem and confidence.

Camp TANGO provides opportunities for children aged from 6 to 16 and young adults aged from 17 to 23. All are welcome to attend the camp.

The 2020 camp dates are -

Anglesea, VIC Feb 21st - 23rd

Fremantle, WA May 22nd - 25th (Postponed)

Adelaide, SA Sept 18th - 20th (Volunteers from the 17th) 

Port Macquarie, NSW Nov 20th - 23rd 

 

CAMP TANGO Participant CAMP TANGO Volunteer 

 

Camp TANGO

Camp TANGO (Together Achieving New Goals and Opportunities) is an annual injury recovery camp run by the KIDS Foundation to support children and adolescents who have experienced severe burns or life-changing injury and trauma.

Individuals attend Camp TANGO as single participants and are paired with trained adult mentors/volunteers for the duration of the camp. This program is designed to assist these young people to discover their talents, achieve their goals and experience new opportunities.

Camp TANGO provides a combination of enjoyable recreational activities, leadership and educational opportunities in a fun environment, as well as social connection and crucial support to assist participants in developing their self-esteem and confidence.

Camp TANGO provides opportunities for children aged from 6 to 16 and young adults aged from 17 to 23. All are welcome to attend the camp.

The 2020 camp dates are -

Anglesea, VIC Feb 21st - 23rd

Fremantle, WA May 22nd - 25th (Postponed)

Adelaide, SA Sept 18th - 20th (Volunteers from the 17th) 

Port Macquarie, NSW Nov 20th - 23rd 

 

CAMP TANGO Participant CAMP TANGO Volunteer 

 

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