Special Events

By: Noah Severino

Candlelighters

Look out survivors in the Ottawa region. Candlelighters Education Day is coming September 30! Expect to hear about scholarships and anxiety, and to learn about budgeting and the importance of healthy living. Talk to Sarah Brandon, SAVTI Counsellor in Ottawa, for more information. (613) 737-7600 ext. 3495.

Camp Oochigeas – High School Credit Recovery Program

Camp Oochigeas offers a high school credit recovery program for participants in the overnight leadership program. Campers have the opportunity to work towards earning a Grade 11 health and physical education credit by participating in a Ministry approved camp curriculum. Students will be guided, tested and challenged through a canoe trip and various camp workshops/lessons. To be eligible, participants must attend Session 3 and 7Scape. For more information on the Camp Oochigeas Credit Recovery Program, please speak with your SAVTI Counsellor and/or visit: www.ooch.org

Stars in a Jar

A program to support newly diagnosed childhood cancer patients through words written by childhood cancer survivors. Look out Toronto! The Stars in a Jar program is coming your way in the early fall. Want to learn more? Visit: www.starsinajar.org