Hospice grief camp helps youth deal with loss

Published:  Friday, July 11, 2008 (1 month, 4 weeks ago)
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VAN WERT—Community Health Professionals’ Hospice-The Caring Way will conduct a three-day summer camp for bereaved youths from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. July 29-31 at the Van Wert County YMCA’s Camp Clay, 9196 Liberty-Union Rd., Van Wert.
The day camp called, “Rays of Hope” is for children ages 6-17 who have experienced the death of a significant person in their lives and will help youths gain support, friendships and a better understanding of the grief process, according to Jeanie Saum, RN, CHP Hospice Coordinator. Most importantly, Saum says, the grief camp provides an environment where kids can express openly their feelings of loss; sometimes for the first time.
A variety of activities including swimming, boating, ropes course, crafts games and more will be offered. The camp is open to youths from Allen, Auglaize, Mercer, Paulding, Putnam and Van Wert Counties at a cost of $20 for one family member, $25 for two and $30 for three or more. No one is denied due to financial need, Saum said.
For more information about “Rays of Hope” Grief Camp, call 419-238-9223 or 800-417-9295 or go online at www.comhealthpro.org

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  1. #1 — Added 1 month, 2 weeks ago

    Hi, my 16 yr old lost his father very suddenly just about 1 year ago. I have been searching for something exactly like this camp.. but have been unable to find anything for him. We live in Ucluelet British Columbia Canada, Vancouver Island.

    At this point I am willing to take him almost anywhere for him to get what he needs. If you could offer any ideas I would sure be grateful.

    Thank you
    Melody

    Posted on July 23, 2008 at 12:18 pm by Melody Charlie