BLOOD matters - Société Canadienne de l'Hémophilie

Hemophilia Ontario would like to thank Bayer, Baxter, Pfizer, Novo Nordisk
and CSL Behring for their financial support. Their partnership is essential
to continuing this quality educational event.
Healthy YOU will take place every two years. Mark it on your calendars for
2012.
Healthy YOU Experience
– The Children’s Perspective
This year we handed out evaluations to the youngsters (5–16 years) as well
as to the adults. We knew the kids would have a lot to say about their experience
at the camp and wanted to give them a chance to express it through
writing or pictures.
Below are the questions incorporated in the survey and the common answers
from the 23 evaluations received back.
1. What did you enjoy most about the camp
The general consensus among the children about this question was hands
down “playing survival” (similar to predator and prey, but each team is
designated as either an herbivore, omnivore or carnivore and based on their
nutritional needs must obtain as much food as possible). This interactive
and challenging game definitely was a hit for the kids and they
would like to see such games at future events.
Hemophilia Ontario
2. What was your favourite talent
The talent show starred comedians, interpretive dancers, hiphop
dancers and more. There is a great deal of talent within
our community.
Most of the children enjoyed all the talent, but most emphasized
their enjoyment of one particular YMCA staffer and his unique
ability to whistle and act out the famous children’s story, “Goldilocks
and the Three Bears.”
3. What activity did you and your family enjoy the most
Some children enjoyed spending their family time at the teeter
totter, others enjoyed the campfire, some enjoyed archery while
others enjoyed the climbing wall. Most had a hard time choosing
a favourite as they enjoyed all the activities with their families.
4. What would you like to see new at the camp next year
A lot of children expressed interest in an indoor pool. Some
mentioned marshmallows for the campfire as well as a longer
campfire.
Other children listed the following:
• TV. (Mom says No Way!)
• A Beaver
• More free time with families
• Us here!
5. Rate your camp experience out of 5 (1 = not so fun; 5 = will
definitely come again next year!).
After averaging the ratings from all the children’s evaluations,
it’s safe to say that the outcome of the weekend from a child’s
perspective was beyond satisfactory!
Evaluations reviewed by TCOR Regional Service Coordinator: Jeenetha Kulasingam.
Blood Matters Fall 2010 /11