Research indicates that one in seven Americans lose a parent or sibling before the age of 20. Regrettably, some of those are students and support is needed to help them cope with the experience of the death of a parent, sibling, or other close relationship. Chameleon's Journey offers boys and girls, ages 7-16, a unique opportunity to meet others who have also lost someone special and together share their feelings and experiences of loss.
Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region is pleased to announce the 15th Annual Chameleon's Journey Overnight Grief Camp. The camp will be held October 11-12 at Camp Thunderbird located in Lake Wylie, South Carolina. The camp is free** to all participants. Campers will sleep in cabins in small groups of the same age-range and gender, with an adult leader present in each cabin.
Campers learn that the feelings that surface during the grief process are normal and that it is okay to laugh and play while remembering the ones they love. While taking advantage of camp recreational activities like wall climbing, zip line and canoeing, campers also learn appropriate ways to cope with grief through a variety of activities including art, music movement, storytelling, and a campfire memorial service. The activities are designed to help campers take steps towards healing.
All Chameleon's Journey camp counselors and volunteers are trained by the Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region professional staff. These staff members have an understanding of the grief process and are experienced in supporting children coping with loss.
At Chameleon's Journey parents and guardians can get the grief support they need, too. Although parents and guardians do not stay overnight, they are encouraged to attend a workshop each morning. The two workshops address adult grief and ways to help their grieving children.
The application for the camp can be found online at www.hpccr.org. Space is limited and the final postmark date for the completed application is September 19, 2014.
**Chameleon's Journey is offered free of charge to all participants through the generous support of individuals, community organizations, and area foundations. You can help ensure this camp remains available for all who need it by making a contribution to Chameleon's Journey. For information about donating, please call our Development Office at 704-375-0100, or donate online at www.hpccr.org.
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