Did you know that Waiuku Lions Club supports children living with cancer through Camp Quality?

Following the success of the concept across the ditch in Sydney, the first-ever Camp Quality NZ Camp took place in Auckland in 1985. This was organised by Vera Entwistle with the assistance of leading Lions Club member, Wilton Boyle and his community. From there, Lions Clubs throughout New Zealand picked up the baton with the formation of Regional committees the following year. Since then Camp Quality has grown substantially with the continued support of Lions Clubs to preserve Vera Entwistle’s incredible legacy. Camp Quality is now governed by an independent Board of Trustees.

Camp Quality’s first camp in Auckland in 1985 was attended by 22 children from throughout the country. Since then Camp Quality has grown to provide camps and recreational activities in five regions catering for over 300 children. Today Camp Quality remains committed to making a positive difference for children (aged 5-16 years) living with cancer.

The hot air balloon in the Camp Quality logo symbolises the ability to rise above life's challenges.

Camp Quality programmes provide a stress-free and caring environment for the children where fun and friendship are combined with achievable challenges - allowing the children to “just be kids”. They get a sense of normality and independence and focus on the positive aspects of their lives.

Camp Quality passionately believes in the power of fun to help children and their families overcome the challenges that living with cancer can bring.

Through Camp Quality, families get a much needed break and the opportunity to spend time with other siblings while their child is at camp. They do so with the assurance that Camp Quality has the finest programmes, staff, Companions, medical care and safety procedures in place.

Local Waiuku Lions and other clubs in our Zone & further afield, have been involved for many years and we have run all sorts of raffles, golf days, sky diving, waitressing, truck shows, catering, sponsorship via donations to the cause etc. Etc, to raise much needed funds.

Each year Waiuku Lions club supports Camp Quality Auckland region summer camp, providing Lions volunteers to assist with catering to the campers and their companions. In 2025 Camp Quality camp will again be based at Wesley College, Paerata. This year Waiuku Lions Club will be providing assistance in preparing, serving, and washing up after, Camp dinner on Monday 15^th January.

The difference camp makes to the families who have been dealing with cancer, is in the words of the young campers & their parents, is “awesome & invaluable, it really does make a difference”.

From Camp Quality kids 

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ZAQnW9ZoVq0l2SsKLQbhX9X2ge3AelX1

For more information about Camp Quality, visit : https://campquality.org.nz