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