The Chronic Illness Peer Support (ChIPS) Program held its annual camp from 18th – 20th
January at Cave Hill Creek near Beaufort. A highlight on the ChIPS calendar, 41 members attended this year, along with ChIPS staff, volunteers and a healthcare team. Over the three days, teams competed for points in activities such as archery, canoeing and bouldering wall (amongst other things).
The theme for this year’s camp was Disney and a highlight of the camp was the costume party on the second night. The costumes varied from Captain Hook to Cars McQueen and everything in between!
The CampCommittee (a youth led committee that worked on the camp for a year prior)assisted by ChIPS staff kept things on track and created a relaxed vibe. The ChIPS members were a diverse group of young people of differing ages and conditions who helped create a fantastic three days of inclusiveness, respect, challenge and fun – exactly what ChIPS Camp is all about!
For more information on the ChIPS Program please contact Jarnia Cameron
on jarnia.cameron@rch.org.au or 03 9345 6616.