A lot of the activities aim to rebuild confidence levels that take a beating during cancer treatment. For example, the dances promote social interaction, which many teens with cancer miss out on. The high and low rope courses, run by Pinnacle Pursuits, build self-esteem and trust in others.

"This is a really good example of what we're trying to do at Camp Goodtimes," MacKenzie said of the rope courses. "We're providing kids an opportunity to step out of the walls that can be built up when you have cancer."

The week prior, he said, special rigging helped a girl with weakened legs tackle the rope course. "She said it was the most powerful thing in her life... She said if she ever thought she couldn't do something, she would think of this."

As of Thursday, the high ropes had topped Andrew Lee's list of favourite activities.

"I used to be afraid of heights so much," said the Prince George 16-year-old. "It's something new - something I wouldn't get to do anywhere else."

Lee is looking forward to finishing chemotherapy treatment for his leukemia on Aug. 8. He wasn't well enough to attend Camp Goodtimes last year, so his first year here will also be his last.

He also went to the Canadian Cancer Society's teen ski camp at Apex, Camp Ogopogo, this spring.

Lee said he's met a lot of people at Camp Goodtimes and likes the friendly, accepting atmosphere. He also likes that it's in the wilderness but still close to town.