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The measured benefits of L'ENVOL's camps

L'ENVOL systematically evaluates the quality and impact of its actions for children with serious illnesses and their family.

Camps designed for children with serious illnesses

AUTONOMY

64% of children are no longer afraid of spending a few days away from their family thanks to L’ENVOL.
100% of parents say their child dares to do more things on their own since camp.

RESILIENCE & STRENGTH TO FIGHT THE ILLNESS

73% of parents say their child is more at ease with their illness.
100% of children feel more capable of achieving things despite the illness.

SOCIAL SKILLS

73% of children felt that other children understood their feelings.
82% of parents notice that their child is more comfortable with others since camp.

SELF-CONFIDENCE

74% of children didn’t imagine being able to achieve everything they did at L’ENVOL.
100% of parents affirm that their child is more confident since camp.

Full Impact Report (French)

Results of an impact survey of the Kids & Teenagers Camp for 6 -17 year olds that took place in 2020.
11 out of 11 children completed the survey at the end of their stay and 100% of parents completed the ‘3 months later’ surveys.
The 4 impact areas have been defined in collaboration with the research firm Kimso based on a study conducted in 2016 (French).

Step 1

End of stay survey for all our young beneficiaries.

Step 2

3 months later survey for the families of children who benefited from our camps. There are questions for both the children and the parents.

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”At L’ENVOL, I learned to surpass myself.

Sheryl, 10 years old

”Manon is happier, in a good spirit, she wears L’ENVOL’s t-shirt to go to school!

Claire, Manon's Mum

Camps designed for families

RELIEF

100% of parents enjoyed some time off.
36% of them take time for themselves since camp.

FAMILY BONDS REINFORCEMENT

82% of parents feel that their family is closer since their stay and use their stay as an inspiration to recreate quality moments.

SOCIAL BONDS REINFORCEMENT

100% of parents enjoyed the exchanges with other families that were present.
75% stayed in touch with other families since camp.

CHANGE OF POINT OF VIEW

75% of parents relate they need support.
82% let their child with illness do more things on their own.

RESILIENCE REINFORCEMENT

91% of parents relativize their situation after meeting other families.
64% say that remembering their stay helps them during tough times.

Full Impact Report (French)
Learn more about this program approach (English)

Results of an impact survey of the Family Camp that took place in November 2019.
17 families completed this survey at the end of their stay and 71% completed the ‘6 months later’ survey.
The 5 impact areas have been defined in collaboration with the research firm Kimso in 2020.

Step 1

End of stay survey provided to all parents.

Step 2

Online survey provided to parents 6 months after their stay.

”We were a lot more relaxed, and so, better listeners (to ourselves and thus to our family) and this, thanks, once again, to the amazing L’ENVOL team.

Valérie, Pascaline's Mum

”We met beautiful persons that all have in common the fact of having a child with a serious illness. Sharing those moments, in this special environment, made us closer and created profound bonds.

Linda, Leonard's Mum

”This camp allowed me to trust my child more.

Mariam, Inès's Mum

Camps designed for siblings

FRATERNAL BONDS REINFORCEMENT

70% of children want to do more activities with their brothers and sisters after their stay at L’ENVOL.
64% of parents notice changes in their children’s interactions with each other since camp.

GAIN IN AUTONOMY

91% of children are no longer afraid of spending a few days away from their parents thanks to L’ENVOL.
79% of parents say their children dare to do more things on their own since camp.

RESILIENCE REINFORCEMENT

57% of parents say that the siblings of the child with a serious illness don’t feel as lonely since their stay.
58% of children with serious illnesses forget their illness during camp.

DEVELOP SOCIAL SKILLS

98% of the children felt comfortable with the volunteers.
100% of parents say that their children made friends during camp.

GAIN IN SELF-CONFIDENCE – children with illnesses

73% of children didn’t think they were capable of doing everything they managed to do at L’ENVOL.
93% of parents confirm that this stay helped their child gain self-confidence.

Full Impact Report (French)

Results of an impact survey of the Siblings Camp that took place in 2020.
33 out of 33 children completed this survey at the end of their stay and 100% completed the 6 months later survey.
The 5 areas of impact have been defined in collaboration with the firm Kimso.

Step 1

End of stay survey provided to all children.

Step 2

Online survey provided to the parents 6 months after their stay.

”They are more caring towards each other.

Zhana, Cissé, Mariam and Sokona's Mum

”I learned to open up to others.

Sihem, 14 years old

”Charline is more and more self-confident, that’s for sure!

Stephanie, Charline and Axel's Mum

Camps designed for siblings

SOCIAL SKILLS

When participating in playful, diverse and inclusive activities, the child meets other children of the same age that share the same daily life and thus breaks the isolation they might feel because of the illness of their brother or sister.

SELF-CONFIDENCE

Thanks to the caring atmosphere shared at L’ENVOL, the child regains confidence in his own capacities and reconnects with carelessness. 

”Seeing people in the same situation as me allows me to share my feelings and be understood.

Lucie, 11 years old

”L’ENVOL is the best way to be understood. It's the best way to communicate together and to see other people going through the same situations as we are. They offer amazing activities. Do not wait any longer, you have to go!

Djemima, 8 years old

Recreational therapy

During camps, L’ENVOL uses recreational therapy, a method used by SeriousFun Children’s Network. This approach is unique in France and is based on the belief that being physically and socially active is a step forward towards recovery. This approach consists in four key steps: 

  1. During an activity, the child is challenged to face his fears and overcome his limits, being accompanied all along the experience. 
  2. The constant presence of a trained adult ensures the challenge proves itself successful
  3. Then, the child is accompanied in a reflection phase, both individual and collective, which allows them to express their experience in words and be aware of their success. 
  4. Thanks to the accompaniment while getting out of their comfort zone, the children discover hidden capacities that boost their self-confidence. 
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