Another year, another great ChIPS camp.
The Chronic Illness Peer Support (ChIPS) Program held its annual camp from 16th – 18th January at the Mt Evelyn Recreation Camp. Always a highlight on the ChIPS calendar, this year 42 young people attended along with ChIPS staff, volunteers and a healthcare team – our biggest attendance yet! Over the three days a mixture of group and team activities unfolded. T-ball is fast becoming a tradition at camp and teams competed for points in activities such as archery, giant swing and skits.
The theme for this year’s camp was Harry Potter and a definite highlight was the ‘Halloween/ Sci-Fi’ costume party on the second night. Despite the heat we all managed to have a fabulous time!
The Camp Committee (comprised of ChIPS members, an adult mentor and assisted by ChIPS staff) planned the 2012 camp and did a great job of creating and delivering a fantastic event. The ChIPS members who attended were a diverse group of young people of differing ages and health conditions. A big thanks to everyone for contributing to such a memorable camp, one full of support, respect and fun!
For more information on the ChIPS Program, see http://www.rch.org.au/chips or contact Jarnia Cameron on jarnia.cameron@rch.org.au or 9345 6616.