To help children cope with loss, Hospice & Community Care will host its annual grief camp for children, Camp Chimaqua, from Friday, May 31, to Sunday, June 2. The camp will begin at 5 p.m. on May 31 and end at 1 p.m. on June 2 and will be held at Gretna Glen in Lebanon.
Offered through Hospice & Community Care's Pathways Center for Grief & Loss, Camp Chimaqua is an overnight weekend camp for children ages 6 through 12 who have a loved one who has died. The camp aims to help children explore their feelings, develop coping skills, and build self-confidence. Group and individual activities will be incorporated to help children learn how to express their feelings and share memories of their loved ones.
Campers enjoy fun activities such as swimming and making s'mores around a campfire, as well as participating in grief-related activities. A trained, volunteer adult buddy is paired with each child for companionship, support, and supervision throughout the weekend.
There is a nominal cost for the registration fee, and financial assistance is available. Applications are due by Friday, May 10, and children will meet with a counselor to determine if the camp best meets their needs. Space is limited.
For details and registration, readers may call 717-391-2413 or visit http://www.hospiceandcommunitycare.org and click on Kids and Teens Support.
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