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Camp Goodtimes - Summer Leadership Program

Camp Goodtimes - Summer Leadership Program

Camp Goodtimes offers a free, week-long overnight summer camp experience for children and teens affected by cancer, focusing on fun, friendship, and personal...

▌ Editor's read The Camp Goodtimes website loads as a real camp site, offering a free, week-long overnight summer camp for children and teens (ages 7-17) who have been diagnosed with cancer. The camp is operated by the American Cancer Society, indicating a nonprofit ownership structure. The website mentions that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks and are trained in pediatric oncology, first aid, and CPR, ensuring a safe environment. While not ACA accredited, the camp emphasizes a strong medical presence, with doctors and nurses from Seattle Children's Hospital on-site 24/7. Google reviews for "Camp Goodtimes" show a 4.9-star rating from 100 reviews, with many praising the positive impact on campers and the supportive staff. The camp's social media presence includes an Instagram handle @campgoodtimes and a Facebook page CampGoodtimes. The program focuses on traditional camp activities adapted for campers' needs, fostering a sense of community and normalcy.
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Who thrives here Ages 7–18

Camp Goodtimes - Summer Leadership Program is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. specialty programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 7–18
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 1650 North River Road, Aylesford, NS B0P 1C0, Canada
  • Cost notes: Free, CAD

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Camp Goodtimes - Summer Leadership Program

What ages does Camp Goodtimes - Summer Leadership Program accept?
Camp Goodtimes - Summer Leadership Program is open to children ages 7–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
What are Camp Goodtimes - Summer Leadership Program's hours?
Camp Goodtimes - Summer Leadership Program runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Camp Goodtimes - Summer Leadership Program?
Camp Goodtimes - Summer Leadership Program is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Camp Goodtimes - Summer Leadership Program provide lunch?
Camp Goodtimes - Summer Leadership Program does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does Camp Goodtimes - Summer Leadership Program compare to other specialty camps in Aylesford?
Camp Goodtimes - Summer Leadership Program is one of 25 specialty camps in Aylesford that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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