KWCS Family-Only Events
We have many fun-filled events throughout the year for our kids with cancer and you, their families.
Talk to your support worker or a KWCS Team member today to sign up.
Family Programs & Activities
Providing you the necessary tools to cope with the demands of treatment and to minimize family disruption and related stress. Keep your eyes on this page, talk to your support worker or a KWCS team member for more information for upcoming programs and events.
For information about Family Programs and Events, please contact [email protected]
Art Program
This fun program allows both the children and their family to express their thoughts and emotions through art.
Camp
This fully-funded program provides a camp experience to kids and their families, at various stages of the disease and survivorship.
Can Do Survivors Group
Bringing adult survivors of childhood cancer together in a supportive environment to meet, talk and learn with and from each other.
Christmas Party
An afternoon enjoying WEM Galaxyland, lunch, a visit from the Edmonton Eskimos & Santa together with other families living with childhood cancer.
Easter & Halloween Parties
These parties are held at the Kids with Cancer Society House so that children battling cancer can participate in fun activities in a safe environment.
Family movie night
This is a chance for you and your whole family to enjoy a private showing of a movie in a local theatre. Which one are you going to see?
Pampered Parents’ Night
This once-a-year self care opportunity includes massages, wellness activities and a home cooked meal. It's time to give yourself a night off.
Secret Santa
In December, children get to secretly select gifts for their siblings and parents. There is also a variety of baked goods and other families to socialize with.
Teen Group
These monthly planned activities connect teens with other teens to socialize, share & learn from others with similar shared experiences. Recommended for ages 12-17 years old.
Twenty-Plus Survivors Group
This group focus on survivors in their twenties who have unique needs that cannot be addressed through adolescent support groups.
Support for Families
Educational Support
Providing funds to the hospital that supports and compliments basic care including child life activities, professional development, teen room upgrade and educational resources.
Educational Support
Programs include:
BrainWorks, Cancer in the Classroom, Conferences & Workshops, Patient Education, Post-Secondary Bursary, Professional Development, Teen Room Upgrade, and Educational Resources.
Financial Support
Daily Living, Parking Passes, Medical Support, Practical Assistance, and Palliative & Bereavement Support.
General Support
Programs include:
Beaded Journey, Gifts of Courage, Girls with Brain Tumors Group, Teen Group, Hospital Pizza Night & Visitation Program, In-house Counselling Services, Mom's Group, Newly-diagnosed Program, and Sibling Support Group.
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