Camp Good Times

In his address at Grand Lodge, the Grand Master Stated:

My Grand Master’s Charity is Camp Goodtimes. These are camps where kids with cancer come to enjoy happy times with others. This is a place of hope and compassion. It is professionally run by the Canadian Cancer Society and reaches kids and families across our jurisdiction with camps in British Columbia on the mainland and Vancouver Island. Help me send these kids to camp. You will be moved. I will speak more of this throughout my year. 

Grand Master’s Charity 2025 - 26  https://campgoodtimes.org/by

Camp Goodtimes provides unique summer and year-round recreation programs. These programs are designed for children and youth 0 to 18 years of age with a cancer diagnosis, their families and bereaved families. Through these programs, children and teens living with cancer or beyond build resilience, strength and independence to see that life is bigger than cancer.

At Camp Goodtimes, campers and families can enjoy traditional camp activities while receiving care from staff and our 24-hour medical team. Camp creates an open and accepting environment where lifelong friendships can be made. Our summer camps are designed to foster independence, increase confidence and create an environment of understanding and support.

Some of our locations offer year-round recreational programs that provide an unforgettable and empowering experience for campers. Because we champion an inclusive and supportive community, we strive to tailor our programs for all abilities and have medical supervision on site whenever possible.

Kids and families are brought to camp from across BC and Yukon.

Thanks to the generosity of our donors and supporters, all Camp Goodtimes programs are offered at no cost to participating families.

Camp Goodtimes Locations in BC:

Loon Lake Lodge and Retreat Centre in Maple Ridge, BC

Camp Pringle on Vancouver Island, BC

Build a community with others who share similar experiences to remove the feeling of isolation.

Build resilience, increase self–esteem and promote personal growth

Check this video out:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9iUtR08IFM

Brethren,

I have chosen this for my charity this year because after my visit to the camp this spring I was inspired by the kids, the parents and the staff. I want to help.

MW Bro Kenneth M Christofferson

Grand Master – Grand Lodge of BC & Y A.F. & A. M. 2025 -26