This weekend-long camp provides a safe setting to assist children with their grief.
Camp Hope is free and open to all children in the community who are experiencing uncomplicated grief as a result of the death of a loved one. Children take part in
activities designed to help them cope with their grief. Activities include:
• Games & Sports
• Art Projects
• Crafts
• Support & Sharing Activities
• Drama
• Bonfire
• Music Therapy
• Memorial Service & more; all facilitated by Clinicians
Who Should Attend
• Children between the ages 7 through 15 who have experienced the death of a parent, grandparent, sibling or other close relative.
• Children who are willing to spend the entire weekend at the camp.
Facilities
Camp Hope will be held at Camp Owaissa Bauer in Homestead, Florida. This newly renovated camp consists of air-conditioned cabins, a fully equipped kitchen, swimming pool, basketball courts, volleyball courts, softball field and nature trail. Campers dine with their cabin mates and counselors, and meals are served family-style. All meals and snacks will be provided by the camp. Campers will be grouped in cabins according to age/gender. Each cabin will be staffed with two counselors.
Staff
The camp is under the direction of a licensed mental health counselor, and all volunteers complete a training program prior to their participation in the camp program. Our professional staff is trained and qualified to assist bereaved children. The Camp Hope staff includes physicians, nurses, social workers, bereavement counselors, and trained volunteers. All activities will be closely supervised, and there will be a certified lifeguard on duty at all times during swim activities. Camp Hope will not only be a learning and healing experience, but also a fun and enjoyable weekend.
For more information or to register a child, contact Theresa Barbieri at 305.351.7052 or e-mail: tbarbieri@CatholicHospice.org
