Sharon Hampson is a children's entertainer famous for the wildly popular Canadian TV series, Sharon, Lois and Bram's Elephant Show. She attended Camp Kinderland in Brampton, Ontario.
Our Kids: Why did you go to camp?
Sharon Hampson: It was part of the community we lived in and everyone went to the camp.
Our Kids: What is your favourite memory from camp?
Sharon Hampson: I loved the friendships and I loved the singing. On the last day after the first summer of shooting the Elephant Show, I said it felt like a camp goodbye. There was sadness saying goodbye to people you liked and with whom you had shared a powerful experience.
Our Kids: How had camp affected your career success today?
Sharon Hampson: At camp I discovered the joy of people singing together and that, of course, is exactly a fundamental of my career.
Our Kids: Why is summer camp important?
Sharon Hampson: I believe camp provides an opportunity for kids to develop their independence, learn to problem-solve without their parents and build friendships. I don’t know that camp works for everyone, but when it does, it is great.
Our Kids: What advice would you give parents that are afraid to send their kids to summer camp?
Sharon Hampson: Have faith in your children and give them a chance to build their independence.
Today, Camp Eden is located on land that used to house Camp Kinderland. Find this and many other kids camps in Brampton.
SERIES: Camp Alumni
- Michael Budman: Roots founder
- Camp Alumni: Ashleigh McIvor
- Steve Paikin: journalist, author
- John Tory: activist, broadcaster, leader
- Lisa Loeb: singer-songwriter
- Camp Alumni: Sue Eckersley
- Veronika Bauer: champion freestyle skier
- Jane Kelly: Justice
- Kirk Sloane: compassionate lawyer
- Stuart McLean: storyteller, author, hit radio personality
- Seth Godin: internet marketing guru
- Shelagh Rogers: radio host
- Frank Sesno: CNN journalist
- Chin Injeti: musician
- Marc Beique: doctor
- Erin Shields: playwright
- Amy Sky: singer-songwriter
- Marc Kielburger: social activist
- Camp Alumni: Dwayne De Rosario
- Josh Bailey: NHL star
- Cedar Swan: star-gazing adventurer
- Jane Taber: writer
- Hamish van der Ven: university teacher
- Jerry Linenger: space explorer
- James Raffan: historian
- Carolyn Bennett: Member of Parliament
- Craig Kielburger: children's rights activist
- Gavin Horner: investigator
- David Marshak: artist
- Adam van Koeverden: the kayak champion
- Tanya Springer: teacher and journalist
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