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The "Send-A-Kid To Camp" Program was established in 1984 to provide disadvantaged children aged 5-14 with the opportunity to attend summer camp.

The Sudbury Manitoulin Children’s Foundation is a registered charitable organization that provides opportunities to underprivileged youth in the Sudbury, Manitoulin and surrounding districts. Children are referred to our program by various local social agencies that feel the child would benefit from this type of experience. Some parents cannot afford the luxury of sending their child to camp, and some children live in violent or abusive households. With this program, children who otherwise don't have the opportunity to enjoy such an experience, get to live out the fun, freedom and excitement that summer camp brings. "Send-A-Kid To Camp" allows these kids to just be kids!

11/04/2026

🏕️🌲 Looking Ahead to Summer 2027! ☀️💚

Summer 2027 may seem far away, but we're already hard at work preparing for another exciting season of our Send-a-Kid-to-Camp (SAKTC) Program!

We're currently developing our 2027 referral forms and updating our camp listings to ensure that children and youth across the Sudbury and Manitoulin districts have access to a variety of exciting summer camp opportunities.

🏕️ Calling All Summer Camps!

Are you developing a new summer camp for 2027? Or do you operate an established camp that isn't currently included in our listings?

We'd love to hear from you!

We're always looking to expand our network of camp partners and provide children with more opportunities to explore new interests, make friends, build confidence, and create unforgettable summer memories.

Whether you offer day camps, overnight camps, outdoor adventures, arts, sports, or specialized programming, we encourage you to reach out so we can learn more about your camp and potentially include it in our 2027 listings!

💚 Together, we can help more children experience the magic of summer camp!

🌟 Helping Kids Be Kids! 🌟

🏕️ Learn more about SAKTC: www.smcf.com

💌 Interested in becoming a camp partner? Contact us at (705) 673-2227.

💙 Support Our Programs: https://www.smcf.com/donate/

📍 Stay Connected!

📷 Instagram:

💬 Facebook: Sudbury Manitoulin Children's Foundation

🌎 Website: www.smcf.com

11/03/2026

Thank you to Journal Printing, our Printing Partner for SMCF’s 50th Anniversary Gala! 🖨️💛

Your support helps us share this milestone celebration with our community and bring the details of this special evening to life. We’re grateful for your commitment to local children, youth, and families across Sudbury and Manitoulin.

📅 Friday, November 20, 2026.
📍 The Caruso Club, Sudbury
Reception:
5:30 pm - Doors Open & Cocktail Hour
6:15 - Dinner & Program

🎟️ Tickets are $100 per person—get yours today!

https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/sudbury-manitoulin-childrens-foundation/events/smcf-50th-anniversary-gala/

11/03/2026

Saturday plans: sorted. ✅

It’s Porketta Bingo time again! Join the Sudbury Manitoulin Children’s Foundation for an afternoon of bingo, porketta, and community fun.

🗓️ Saturday, November 7
⏰ 2–5 p.m.
📍 Garson Pub

All proceeds support our P.L.A.Y. Program for kids in Sudbury and Manitoulin.
Tag the friends you’re bringing!

11/02/2026

🎄✨ 𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗣 𝗨𝗦 𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗨𝗣 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬𝗦! ✨🎄

The Festival of Lights is almost here, and we need 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 help to keep the holiday magic shining! ❤️💚

The Sudbury Manitoulin Children’s Foundation still has volunteer opportunities available throughout November and December, and we'd love for you to join us!

Whether you're a student looking to complete community service hours, a family wanting to give back, or someone who simply loves spreading holiday cheer, there's a place for you! 🌟

🎄 𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗩𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗘𝗥 𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗙𝗧𝗦 🎄

📅 𝗡𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥
- Nov. 23 – 8:00–10:00 PM
- Nov. 24 – 8:00–10:00 PM
- Nov. 25 – 8:00–10:00 PM
- Nov. 26 – 6:00–8:00 PM & 8:00–10:00 PM
- Nov. 30 – 8:00–10:00 PM

📅 𝗗𝗘𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥
- Dec. 1, 2, 7, 8, 9 & 10 – 8:00–10:00 PM
- Dec. 14, 15 & 16 – 8:00–10:00 PM
- Dec. 17 – 6:00–8:00 PM & 8:00–10:00 PM
- Dec. 21, 22 & 23 – 8:00–10:00 PM
- Dec. 24 – 6:00–8:00 PM & 8:00–10:00 PM
- Dec. 28, 29 & 30 – 8:00–10:00 PM
- Dec. 31 – 6:00–8:00 PM & 8:00–10:00 PM

🌟 𝗘𝗫𝗧𝗥𝗔 𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗣 𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗗𝗘𝗗 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦! 🌟

🎅 December 20, 22 & 23 – 6:30–8:30 PM

Even just a couple of hours of your time can make a difference! Your support helps make this wonderful community tradition possible while giving back to local children and youth. ❤️

📩 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗬 𝗧𝗢 𝗩𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗘𝗥?

Send us a private message or email [email protected] to sign up or learn more!

❤️ 𝗖𝗔𝗡'𝗧 𝗩𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗘𝗥? 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗖𝗔𝗡 𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗣!

Share this post with your friends, family, coworkers, or anyone looking to give back this holiday season!

✨ Together, let's make this holiday season merry and bright! ✨

10/29/2026

🏕️💙 Camp Memories That Last a Lifetime! 🌲☀️

Summer camp is about more than fun. It's a chance to build confidence, friendships, independence and a sense of belonging.

Through our Send-a-Kid-to-Camp (SAKTC) Program, John Island Camp is our largest overnight camp partner. We're grateful for our continued partnership with the YMCA of Northeastern Ontario in making camp experiences possible for local children.

💬 One family shared:

“This summer, [Redacted] and [Redacted] had the wonderful opportunity to attend John Island Camp through the ‘Send-a-Kid-to-Camp’ program, and we are truly grateful. They came home with stories, smiles, new experiences, and that special sparkle that tells a parent, ‘I had the best time!’

As parents, we were just as delighted to see how much joy this opportunity brought to our children. We know that experiences like camp can make a real difference in a child’s life—not only by creating fun summer memories, but by building confidence, friendships, independence, and a sense of belonging.

Thank you for helping our children collect a few more beautiful pieces for their childhood memory box. We are deeply grateful.”

💚 Thank you to John Island Camp and the YMCA for helping children make memories that last a lifetime!

🌟 Helping Kids Be Kids! 🌟

🏕️ SAKTC: www.smcf.com

💙 Donate: https://www.smcf.com/donate/

📷 Instagram:

💬 Facebook: Sudbury Manitoulin Children's Foundation

🌎 www.smcf.com | ☎️ 705-673-2227

10/28/2026

A beautiful way to capture your family’s story! 📸✨

We’re excited to feature a $300 gift certificate for a family photoshoot with Sidney K Photography, in the silent auction at SMCF’s 50th Anniversary Gala. This is your chance to win a memorable photoshoot experience while supporting 50 years of helping children, youth, and families across Sudbury and Manitoulin.

Bid on this and other amazing items at our 50th Anniversary Gala:
📅 Friday, November 20, 2026
🕠 5:30 p.m.
📍 The Caruso Club, Sudbury

🎟️ Tickets are $100 per person, get yours today to join the celebration and take part in the silent auction!

Get your tickets: https://smcf.com/50-anniversary-gala/

Thank you to Sidney for supporting this milestone celebration.
Comment Family! If you already got your tickets to the Gala.

10/28/2026

A special thank-you, to our Production Sponsor & Exclusive Partner for the SMCF 50th Anniversary Gala! ✨

The Lougheed Foundation’s connection to SMCF goes back to the very beginning. Gerry Lougheed Sr. was one of our founding fathers, helping establish the Foundation in 1976 and shaping a legacy of support for children, youth, and families across Sudbury and Manitoulin. We are proud to continue that legacy with them by our side as we celebrate 50 years of impact, and create the next 50 years of opportunity together.

📅 Friday, November 20, 2026
📍 The Caruso Club, Sudbury
🎟️ Tickets are $100 per person, join us for this unforgettable evening!
Get tickets: https://smcf.com/50-anniversary-gala/

10/27/2026

🤸‍♀️🧡 Jumping, Tumbling & Growing with PLAY!

From jumping and balancing to tumbling and learning new skills, gymnastics is one of the most popular activities requested through our Positive Leisure Activities for Youth (PLAY) Program!

💬 One PLAY parent shared:

“[She] likes PLAY because she goes to the gym to jump and do some bear walk.” 🐻💕

Gymnastics is about so much more than flips and cartwheels! For children, it provides an opportunity to develop important skills while having fun in a safe and supportive environment.

🤸 Strength & Coordination: Builds balance, flexibility, body awareness, and motor skills.

💪 Confidence & Independence: Encourages children to try new things, overcome challenges, and celebrate their accomplishments.

🧠 Focus & Development: Helps improve concentration, listening skills, and problem-solving abilities.

👫 Friendship & Social Skills: Creates opportunities to interact with peers, practise teamwork, and build friendships.

🧡 And most importantly, it's FUN!

Through PLAY, we're helping remove financial barriers so more children can experience the excitement of recreational activities like gymnastics.

Whether it's mastering a new skill, making a new friend, or simply enjoying the freedom to jump and play, every opportunity makes a difference!

🌟 **Helping Kids Be Kids!** 🌟

🏃 Learn more about PLAY: https://smcf.com/play-program/

🤝 Find a Referral Agency: https://smcf.com/referral-agencies/

💙 Support Our Programs: https://www.smcf.com/donate/

📍 Stay Connected!

📷 Instagram:

💬 Facebook: Sudbury Manitoulin Children's Foundation

🐦 X:

🌎 Website: https://www.smcf.com/

☎️ Phone: (705) 673-2227

10/23/2026

🧡 Making Waves with PLAY! 🏊‍♂️💦

Did you know that swimming is our most popular and most requested activity through the Positive Leisure Activities for Youth (PLAY) Program?

Swimming helps children develop important life skills, build confidence, stay active, and most importantly, have FUN!

💬 Here's what two young PLAY participants had to say:

🏊 “My favourite thing about PLAY was swimming lessons because I had fun and learned how to swim.”

💦"I liked swimming and playing!”

💗 Their parent shared:

“Thank you so much for reaching out and for giving [Redacted] and [Redacted] the opportunity to be part of the PLAY Program.

We are truly grateful for everything the program has provided for them. They especially enjoyed the swimming lessons, and it was wonderful to see them have the opportunity to learn, have fun, and try something new.

As a parent, I really appreciate the support that PLAY has provided to our family. It has given [Redacted] and [Redacted] opportunities to participate in activities that they may not otherwise have had access to, and seeing their excitement and confidence has meant a lot to me.

Thank you again for all the work you do to support children and families in our community. We truly appreciate being part of PLAY and are very grateful for the opportunities you have given my children.”

🧡 Every new skill, every smile, and every opportunity to participate reminds us why PLAY matters!

🌟 **Helping Kids Be Kids!** 🌟

🏃 PLAY: https://smcf.com/play-program/

🤝 Referral Agencies: https://smcf.com/referral-agencies/

💙 Donate: https://www.smcf.com/donate/

📷 Instagram:

💬 Facebook: Sudbury Manitoulin Children's Foundation

🌎 www.smcf.com | ☎️ 705-673-2227

10/22/2026

🎃👻 **BINGO FOR A BOO-TIFUL CAUSE!** 🧡

A HUGE thank you to Gaming Sudbury and Charitable Gaming. Community Good. for their continued support of the Sudbury Manitoulin Children’s Foundation! 🧡

Every bingo game helps make a difference! Through charitable gaming proceeds, we are able to support our programs, providing local children and youth with opportunities to attend summer camp, participate in recreational activities, and access educational support. 💛

🎃 **Our October Bingo Dates:**
👻 Friday, October 2nd – 2:30 PM
🕷️ Friday, October 9th – 2:30 PM
🦇 Friday, October 16th – 2:30 PM
🍬 Friday, October 23rd – 2:30 PM
🎃 Friday, October 30th – 2:30 PM

Thank you to everyone who plays, our amazing bingo volunteers, and our charitable gaming partners for helping us create opportunities and lasting memories for children in our community!

**When you play, our community wins!** 🧡

🔗 Charitable Gaming. Community Good.
https://www.facebook.com/cgamingcgood

Address

471B Ontario Street
Greater Sudbury, ON
P3E4K4

Telephone

+17056732227

Website

http://www.smcf.com/

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