For Families Camp and Outreach PEER Exercise

PEER Exercise

Therapeutic exercise for kids affected by cancer

PEER (Pediatric cancer patients and survivors Engaging in Exercise for Recovery) is an evidence-based exercise program developed by researchers at the University of Calgary Health and Wellness Lab in collaboration with oncologists at the Alberta Children’s Hospital. PEER is designed for kids on or off cancer treatments and their siblings.

The right prescription for physical activity can help your child develop strength, endurance, coordination and flexibility. Research shows that regular exercise helps restore energy levels and improve mental and physical well-being. Our PEER exercise classes also offer kids a chance to be more socially engaged and can help improve academic performance.

We offer 3 different PEER sessions each week to accommodate the psychosocial and motor development needs of kids in different age groups

All PEER sessions are supervised by qualified exercise professionals with specific training in pediatric cancer and exercise under of guidance of Dr. Carolina Chamorro Vina (Ph.D.)

1

Pre-school children
(ages 2 to 5)

  • One-to-one session in-person at Kids Cancer Care
  • In-person groups sessions

2

School children
(ages 6 to 11)

  • One-to-one online sessions
  • One-to-one sessions in-person at Kids Cancer Care
  • Online group sessions
  • In-person group sessions

3

Tween and teens
(ages 12 to 17 years)

  • One-to-one online sessions
  • One-to-one sessions in-person at Kids Cancer Care
  • Online group sessions
  • In-person group sessions

To register or for more information on PEER, please contact our exercise specialist Carolina Chamorro.

EMAIL US

Download a free copy of POEM (Pediatric Oncology Exercise Manual) to exercise at home.

DOWNLOAD

Check out our PEER website for practical and fun exercise and activities you can do at home.

GO TO WEBSITE

Our PEER exercise program is made possible with generous support from the Calgary Flames.

What our families are saying

Before cancer, I was reserved and timid, but now look at me! Look at what I have been through and what I know I can do. Kids Cancer Care is helping to shape the person I am today.

– cancer survivor

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What our families are saying

Kids Cancer Care has given us another family, one who understands what we are going through, a support system for when we are tired. And it gives us a chance to give back too.

– parent

What our families are saying

Cancer is scary. It changes the way you look at the world and how you feel about yourself. By being with other kids like me, I felt a new normal and I feel like I have a place in this world again.

– camper

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