Camp Kivita Inc.

Overview

Camp Kivita Inc. is a registered Canadian nonprofit organisation dedicated to providing a summer camp experience for children who have undergone solid organ transplants, including heart, kidney, liver, lung, and bowel transplants, as well as those living with organ failure. The organisation is committed to offering these children a unique opportunity to participate in camp activities while ensuring they receive the necessary medical support.

History and Operations

Established as a charitable entity, Camp Kivita Inc. began offering its summer programs in 2008 and has been operational for over 15 years. Despite challenges due to COVID-19, which led to the cancellation of in-person camps in 2020 and 2021, the organisation adapted by implementing virtual programs to maintain connections within its community. By 2022, Camp Kivita resumed in-person activities, hosting 76 campers and planning to accommodate up to 125 in subsequent years.

Mission and Funding

The mission of Camp Kivita is to ensure all children with organ transplants or organ failure have access to a summer camp experience without financial barriers. To achieve this, the organisation's leadership team and volunteers actively fundraise to cover registration fees for all participants. As a registered charity, Camp Kivita is supported by donations, which provide the necessary funding to deliver its services while ensuring donors receive charitable tax receipts.

Recent Developments

As of 2024, Camp Kivita has transitioned to collaborate with Campfire Circle for its fundraising efforts, ensuring continued support for its mission to provide accessible summer camp experiences for children with organ transplants.

Charity Status

Camp Kivita Inc. is designated as a registered charity by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). This status enables the organisation to comply with CRA regulations and supports its fundraising efforts by providing donors with instant tax receipts.