Bring the Magic of Camp to Life! Support CNIB Lake Joe’s Wish List.

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From sports gear to bedding to art supplies, every gift helps create an unforgettable, inclusive camp experience.

Three young campers sit on an inflatable inner tube on the water. One camper has his thumb up and has a big smile on his face.

Every summer, campers travel from across Canada, and around the world, to experience the joy and magic of camp.

CNIB Lake Joe provides enriching camp experiences for Canadians with sight loss of all ages – where children are encouraged to shine, youth are empowered to thrive, and 'kids of all ages' enjoy recreational pursuits

Whether you contribute a yoga mat or a wheelchair-accessible picnic table, your donation helps campers build confidence, discover new passions, and make lifelong memories.

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Essential Camp Gear

Sports and Adventure

  • Bike helmets
  • Yoga mats & wellness equipment
  • Tumbling floor mats
  • Fishing gear
  • Camping equipment
  • Frisbee golf set
  • Replacement sails for Hobie catamarans
  • Hockey equipment
Camper in lake Joe art class

Recreation and Leisure

  • Arts & crafts supplies
  • Spa day supplies
  • Tie dye materials
  • Pottery supplies
  • Musical instruments
  • 3D printer
  • Camper t-shirts
  • Camp-in-a-box supplies

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Comfort and Care

Sweet Dreams

  • New mattresses for 133 beds - $500 each
  • Mattress covers for 133 beds - $100 each
  • Sheets, pillows, duvets, duvet covers for 120 beds - $300 each
  • Bedside lamps with charging stations for 73 rooms - $50 each
Lake Joe - cabin beds

Spaces to Unwind

  • Shade sail - $2,000
  • 4 Hammocks - $600 each
  • Patio furniture for 6 cabins - $2,500 each
  • Pontoon boat upholstery upgrade $5000
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A pontoon boat with campers out on the water on a sunny day.

Help keep our campers safe!

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We’re seeking 2 Philips HeartStart OnSite Defibrillators to ensure camper safety.

Estimated Value: $2,000 each

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Making Memories

  • Outdoor musical garden instruments $5,000–$10,000 each
  • Campfire upgrade $2,000
  • Pizza oven upgrade $2,500
  • Wheelchair accessible picnic tables $1,500 each
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Campership

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Not sure what to give? Consider a campership.

A campership is a financial gift that helps cover the cost for someone impacted by blindness to attend CNIB Lake Joe – including registration, travel, meals, accommodations and programming. For many campers and their families, costs can be a barrier.

With your support/gift, we can remove obstacles and open doors to new friendships, skills, and life-changing experiences for people impacted by vision loss.

Value: $2500

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Get in touch

Thank you for your generosity and interest in supporting CNIB Lake Joe through our Wish List!

If you would like to request a tax receipt for your gift(s), we would be happy to work with you to facilitate this.

Please contact Sherri Helsdingen, Manager, Community Engagement (CNIB Lake Joe)
705-241-2907
Email Sherri about the Wishlist

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