CAMP

HOPE

2010

Children attending Camp Hope will

participate in a variety of activities

along side other children their age

who are dealing with emotions and

feelings of loss much like their own.

They will also be grouped with car-

ing adults who are trained to offer

support and valuable information as

they journey through the grieving

process. Campers will be encour-

aged to express their feelings and

emotions at their own comfort lev-

els, and in turn better understand

those feelings associated with grief

and bereavement. Professional

staff is also available to children

and their families following the

camp to continue to assist with any

grief or bereavement related needs

Sharing:To provide children with an op-

portunity to meet in a safe and accepting

environment to share their experiences

and feelings with others children their

age who have lost a loved one.

Understanding:To increase the child’s

understanding of grief and the journey

through mourning.

Expression:To provide information on

grief in order to facilitate better under-

standing and expression of their feel-

ings.

Memories:To enable children to merge

their feelings with memories of their

loved one.

Awareness:To increase the child’s

awareness of available support systems.

Hope:To instill feelings of hope and life

for the future within children who have

experienced a loss.

If you know of a child that may benefit

from this years camp or would like more

information please contact our office,

at 912-588-0080

Monday through Friday

8:30 to 5:00 or visit

www.hospicesoga.org

September 17 and 18, 2010

Camp Hope 2010 will be held as an over-

night camp at:

Woodsmen of the World Camp Glynn on

Blythe Island

(transportation will be provided).

Children ages 6-17 are welcome to attend.

A donation of $25.00 is requested for

each child who wishes to attend.

(some scholarships are available)

Volunteers are needed to

assist with crafts, recreation

and games, food prep, etc.

Donations can also be made to

assist with costs of the camp

and with scholorships.

If you are interested in being

a volunteer with this years

camp, or would like to make a

donation to help with costs

and schlorships please

contact our office 912

-588-0080

Together we can make a

difference in the lives of

grieving children, and help

bring healing to their hearts.

Camp Hope 2009 a HUGE Success

The 2009 Camp Hope was a great

success. Approximately 20 families,

including both children and parents,

were touched through the project.

Children between the ages of 5 and

16 attended the one-day grief camp

which was sponsored by Hospice of

South Georgia, Inc. and was held at

the Flying Eagle Ranch. The children

spent time with counselors exploring

their feelings and grief for loved

ones and enjoyed expressing them-

selves through crafts and music. The

children also enjoyed time making

new friends who understood what

they were feeling as well. Horse back

riding, paddle boats and games, skits,

food and a memorial balloon release

added to the fun. Parents were also

invited to a round table discussion

which opened more doors for healing