Kyle’s Camp for kids, Broome - Kyle Andrews Foundation

“In mid-2014, aged 14, I was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Over the next ten months, I underwent intensive chemotherapy treatment at PMH, and returned home to Denmark in April of 2015. In 2015, I flew with the Kyle Andrews Foundation up to Broome and spend one the best weeks of my life in one of the most beautiful and welcoming places in the world. KAF kindly asked me to return to Broome the following year to play a set of songs at their 20th anniversary party on the beach. I am now in the final year of my Bachelor’s degree at the West Australian Academy of Performing Arts, The part I am looking forward to most is being involved with the KAF and to keep on giving for a cause that I am Passionate about. I can’t wait to see unwell kids like I was once be able to spend time on a camp closer to home in Busselton.”

Julian Anderson
Camp Kid & mentor now

Kyle’s Camp – Broome

‘so they might feel better’ Kyle Andrews

Kyle loved the Broome lifestyle. During his illness and treatment in Perth he was occasionally able to return home to Broome. The beach and the Broome lifestyle always recharged him, made him feel stronger and mentally prepared him to continue his treatment. “It made him feel better.”

Kyle wanted the other kids on the ward to experience the same.

Kyles Camp brings approximately 15 – 20 children with life threatening illnesses, nursing staff and camp coordinators to Broome annually, for a well-deserved break from difficult treatment and therapy.

It’s a once in a lifetime experience that is shared with children with similar health conditions, forming bonds that go beyond the camp. Kids can be kids again without the responsibility and stress they endure whilst in hospital and undergoing treatment.

Kyle’s Camp has been running for two and a half decades and each year is special and unique. Each group of children who go on camp together form a special bond.

The kids are with others that understand and know what they are going through, they are able to share their stories. Our goal is ‘to make them feel better’ and every year we achieve this.

There is a noticeable change in the children from the start of the camp to the end – it is incredible.

“It’s like their pilot light’s been reignited when they come on camp”. Matt – former chairperson.

Activities

The weeklong camp comprises an array of Broome activities including the Willie Creek Pearl Farm Tour, a cruise on Great Escape, a visit to the Broome Crocodile Park, Hovercraft Tour, camel ride, AOC fishing charter, breakfast and yoga at The Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa and a host of other activities. The children stay at the Broome Camp School located on the beautiful Cable Beach.

We sincerely thank the local businesses for helping us provide joy and happiness and a true Broome experience for the kids.