Summer Camps 2027

Positions: Volunteer with Camp Goodtimes!
Summer camp: Camp Goodtimes (Canadian Cancer Society)
Locations: Maple Ridge (Metro Vancouver) and Shawnigan Lake (Vancouver Island), BC

Camp Goodtimes provides children and youth affected by cancer and their families with an unforgettable summer camp experience in a medically supervised, safe, and supportive environment. We’ve been friendship-building and memory-making in British Columbia since 1985, and work with nearly 500 participants each summer through our kids, family, and youth camps.

Our programs offer a variety of volunteer opportunities including Arts and Crafts, Dining Hall, Host and Skip (Camp Counsellor) roles! If you’re passionate about supporting vulnerable communities, comfortable working with kids, and enjoy the outdoors, we’d love to hear from you!

Applications for Summer 2027 open on December 10th, 2026. If you are viewing this posting before applications open, please register here to receive a notification with application instructions on December 10th.

We believe that time spent at camp allows kids to just be kids, away from their diagnosis. We are proud to provide programming that gives joy, confidence, support and hope for children with cancer and their families.

We are currently seeking volunteers for our Kids Camp, Family Camp, and Teen Camp programs that run during the following dates.

Family Camps

• At Loon Lake, Maple Ridge BC
  • Family Camp 1 – June 29th to July 2nd
  • Family Camp 2/3 - July 11th to July 17th
• At Camp Pringle, Shawnigan Lake BC
  • Family Camp 4 – August 15th to August 18th
  • Family Camp 5/6 - August 27th to September 2nd

Kids Camps

• At Loon Lake, Maple Ridge BC
  • Kids Camp 1 – July 4th to 9th
  • Kids Camp 2 – July 19th to 24th
  • Kids Camp 3 – July 26th to 31st

Teen Camp

• August 20th to August 25th
  • At Camp Pringle, Shawnigan Lake BC

We are proud to host Camp Goodtimes at two facilities throughout the summer. The first five weeks take place at the UBC Malcolm Knapp Research Forest’s stunning Loon Lake Retreat Centre near Maple Ridge, BC and our last three weeks of programming take place at Camp Pringle on the shores of Shawnigan Lake on Vancouver Island. Transportation is provided from Vancouver to our Maple Ridge site and back as well as from Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal to our Vancouver Island site and back. Please note volunteers are able to drive their personal vehicles to site; parking is available but may be limited.

Why We Need You

The Canadian Cancer Society is proud to be a champion and voice for Canadians who care about cancer. We are committed to supporting and engaging people in communities across the country to prove that life is bigger than cancer. CCS is proud to be able to and continue to provide summers of joy, confidence, support, and hope for children and families impacted by the disease. Our camps are designed to foster independence, increase confidence, and create an environment of understanding and support.

All Camp Goodtimes programs are offered at no cost to participating families. We need you to continue to provide the distinct opportunity for connection Camp Goodtimes offers to all affected by the reality of childhood cancer.

What We’re Looking For

All volunteer applicants must be a minimum of 20 years of age by December 31, 2027.

Those hoping to volunteer at Teen Camp must be a minimum of 25 years of age before the session's start date.

Camp Goodtimes Volunteers are:

• Positive role models and leaders for campers.
• Self-motivated and demonstrate strong values.
• Excited to work in an environment that is focused on helping children build connections and realize their full potential.
• Team players and willing to support where needed.
• Flexible and comfortable working in a demanding environment.

Our Investment

We are incredibly grateful for the continued support of our volunteers and provide accommodation and meals for all roles during the duration of their session. In addition, for all new volunteers there is a mandatory overnight training weekend session from June 5 – 6th 2027 at Loon Lake Retreat Centre, Maple Ridge. Transportation to and from Vancouver is provided. During training weekend, members of our staff and leadership team go through our camp schedules and provide you with all the tools necessary to set you up for success!

Your Commitment

Volunteers are expected to act with integrity, professionalism, and kindness during the duration of their session. They are expected to remain on-site during the entirety of their selected session(s). Volunteers may attend multiple sessions, but it is recommended to start with one if it’s your first time volunteering with us!

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