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Camp Goodtime
Masonic Charities and Housing Company Ltd., made its first contribution to a Camp Goodtime in 1989. The Canadian Cancer Society was hosting a camp for Maritime children living with cancer in Yarmouth Nova Scotia. By 1991 contributions had increased and consideration was given to operating a New Brunswick Camp Goodtime, meeting the needs of children living with cancer in this province.
The first New Brunswick Camps, were
held at the YM/YWCA Camp Glenburn on the Belleisle in Kings County. In 1998 the
week long camp was relocated to Camp Rotary on Grand Lake. A camp that is
specifically designed for those children with specialized needs. A full range of
camp activities with qualified counsellors, and Canadian Cancer
Society
medical team of oncology nurses and physicians.
Camp Goodtime is a camping experience suitable to the needs of children between the ages of 7-13, with a history of cancer.
The children referred to the Cancer Society by their physician come to the camp for a week long schedule of activities, geared to their capabilities. Without regard to their families financial circumstances.
Since the first Camp Goodtime, New Brunswick Masons have contributed over
$100,000.00 to fund this project covering the rental of camp facilities and
total registration fees.
Cherry Mountain Lodge #50 has contributed in the amount of $1000.00 yearly since 1998.
The Masons of New Brunswick and children of Camp Goodtime and the Deaf Blind Rubella Camp thank you for your generosity and support. NB Masonic Charities & Housing Company Ltd. is a public foundation and registered charity since 1987.
Posted January 15, 2003