Children learn grief-coping skills at Hendrick Hospice Care’s Camp Courage

The grief that comes with the death of a relative can be overwhelming for a child, and often their parent or guardian struggles to help because they too are dealing with the loss. To help navigate the bereavement process, Hendrick Hospice Care offers Camp Courage.

Camp Courage is a weeklong day camp open to children and teens entering third through 12th grade and facing the complexities of grief due to the death of a loved one. Children are placed in small groups with peers their age and are led through a curriculum by specially trained volunteers and professionals from the community.

Featuring both recreational and therapeutic activities, the summer camp helps participants build self-confidence, trust and understanding of their grief experience. In a supportive environment, participants learn tools for coping – plus have fun. The camp also provides connections with other children who have suffered similar losses.

The camp is from June 3-7 at Hendrick Hospice Care Center, 1651 Pine Street. To register as a participant, go to hendrickhospice.org/campcourage. The registration deadline is May 27.

There is a $10 registration fee per child but all other costs are generously funded by Children's Miracle Network and other community partners.

For more information, visit hendrickhospice.org/campcourage, email campcourage@hendrickhealth.org or call 325-670-6951.