Why does Chelsea's Pennies love Camp Goodtimes?

CAMP GOODTIMES

Camp Goodtimes is a place that provides a week of fun for children living with cancer and their siblings.

Camp Goodtimes is a place that Chelsea loved. It is a place where it doesn’t matter what challenges you are facing, you are accepted and loved for who you are. Chels always felt that she belonged there, and it was the happiest of times for her and many other kids.

The Canadian Cancer Society's Camp Goodtimes is a safe and fun environment where great friendships are made. It takes place in the comfortable and relaxed setting of Loon Lake in Maple Ridge.

Camp Goodtimes Camps are for children aged 6-15 with a history of cancer, as well, there are some spaces set aside for siblings. The camp now hosts Family Camps as well as Teen Camps.

Approximately 400 kids go each summer. It’s a place for these kids to make new friends, go swimming, play games and spend time in the great outdoors. It's a place for kids to go where they can forget that they are or have been sick. It's a place where they are unconditionally accepted.

Themes, costumes, arts & crafts, and other summer camp activities are offered in addition to special events such as a water fights, songs you can't get out of your head, carnival and a big dance at the end of the week!

Some of Chelsea's favorite times at camp were when Trevor Linden would show up. She also loved when the RCMP dogs would visit and put on a show.

Swimming at the lake

Making new friends

will you go to the dance with me?

Swimming at the lake

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Click the tent to go to Camp goodtimes webpage.

If you are interested: The camp is always looking for volunteers.

Because Chelsea's leg had to be amputated, the camp got a special golf cart to escort her around the camp so that she wouldn't miss out on any of the fun. She bragged about the silent dinners, the potato fights, the camp fires, the new friends she made and would come home singing those silly songs. It was truly her happiest days.

From the day Chelsea was born she challenged life and fought to be a normal kid. At Camp Goodtimes she was normal and safe. She felt like she belonged. No one looked at her strangely because she had no hair or fingernails. Amongst her were other children who have gone through, were going through or had lost someone special because of Cancer.

She loved Camp Goodtimes so much. It was the one thing she looked forward to every year. She was able to share this camping experience with her brother, who was able to go on her behalf. He then graduated as a camper and came back as a Leader in Training.

It is for all these reasons that we support Camp Goodtimes.

If you would like to learn more about Camp Goodtimes, checkout their website and be sure to watch the video's they have posted.

If you donate through any other way than through me, please make sure you mention that you are donating in memory of Chelsea Spencer who lost her brave battle with cancer in 2007 at the age of 15. Make sure you let them know you want your donation to go to Camp Goodtimes only.

Thanks to all for your wonderful support.

Such a beautiful place

Chelsea loved it

It's Called Camp Goodtimes

for a reason.. Good Times to be had

Chelsea aka Johnny Depp

Such a beautiful place

Chelsea loved it

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Our Donations to the Camp

We (with your help) were able to put Laughs and smiles back where they belonged. We purchased all of these items for the camp. Items we know the kids will actually see and use.

In 2011 we donated $2741.00 in pennies.	In 2012 we donated $2530.00 in pennies.	In 2013 we donated $2546.00 in pennies and change.
In 2014 we switched it up and sent up a van load of items that the camp could use. Go to our facebook page to see pictures of all the donations. Including camera's from Kerisdale Cameras.	In 2015 we purchased a water trampoline.	In 2016 we purchased 3 pedal boats.
In 2018 We purchased an adaptable seat for a canoe, an oar rack, a go pro with all the accessories, 6 camp stoves for a new aspect of Camp Goodtimes called Family Camp.	In 2017 we bought a Wheelchair that rolls right into the lake and then floats. The camp promises us a picture as soon as they can.	In 2019 We purchased a Gagacourt and pillowcases!
2020 - 2021 purchase Due to covid in 2020, Camp was cancelled. So our donations carried over to 2021. In 2021 Camp was done different. Where it was family camp with social distancing.