What is Camp H



WHAT IS CAMP H.U.G.S.

ALL ABOUT?

• Provides a weekend camp experience for kids who have experienced the death of a loved one under the supervision of trained adult volunteers and professionals.

• Gives kids an opportunity to meet other kids who have had a similar experience in an accepting and safe environment.

• Provides information on grief in order to help kids better understand and express their own feelings.

• Helps in teaching kids how to recognize appropriate alternatives in expressing grief.

• Provides a lot of fun activities that are part of any camping experience such as games, activities, arts and crafts, music, entertainment, camp fire, meeting new friends, and much more!

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Friends of Hospice

of the Lakeway Area, Inc.

announces its 14th annual

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(“Healing and Understanding

through Grief Support”)

A special week-end for young people in grades 1-12 who are

grieving the death

of a loved one

April 20-22, 2012

For more information call:

423-586-5284

or visit our website at

WHO CAN ATTEND?

Enrollment for Camp H.U.G.S. will be limited to the first 50 children who qualify. These will be children ages 6-18, or grades 1-12, that have experienced the death of a parent, sibling, grandparent or other family member/close relationship. The loss should have occurred within the past two years, however, longer time periods are considered on an indivi- dual basis. Campers from previous years may be allowed only if there is space available after first-time campers are signed up.

SCHEDULE AND LOCATION

Campers will meet on Friday evening, April 20th at 5:15 pm at the First Presbyterian Church in Morristown or at 5:45 pm at the First Baptist Church in Jefferson City to travel by bus to Camp Carson in Newport. Campers who live near the camp may travel by car and come directly to the camp at 6:00 pm.

On Sunday morning, April 22, from 9:30-12:30, we require parent(s) or guardian(s) to join us at camp for an informational meeting, a special time of remembrance and lunch.

WHO ARE THE CAMP COUNSELORS?

They are trained counselors, social workers, nurses, doctors, chaplains, college students and community volunteers who are receive special training to work with children who have experienced a loss.

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HOW DO I REGISTER?

If you are interested in attending Camp H.U.G.S. please complete the attached pre-registration form. When we receive it, we will mail a packet of forms along with detailed information to you. Registration deadline is March 23, 2012.

PRE-REGISTRATION FORM

Child’s Name: _______________________

Age: ________ Grade in School: ________

Home Address: _________________________

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City: _________________ Zip___________

Daytime Phone # ______________________

School: ____________________________

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Parent/Guardian Name: __________________

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Name of Person who died:_______________

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Relationship to Child: __________________

How long ago was the loss? _____________

Please return this request form to:

Friends of Hospice

P.O. Box 1307

Morristown, TN 37816

Or fax to 423-586-5274

You may also pre-register on line at our website:



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