“I had a great time and I learned a whole lot about myself, my new friends, and how to deal with others when I am grieving. ”
Camp Evergreen
Learning, Laughter, Fun
Camp Evergreen is a day grief camp in early summer for youth and teens and a Saturday family workshop for youth and parents/guardians in the fall. It is for those that have experienced the death of a significant person in their life. It is provided free of charge as a service to our community.
At camp, the campers realize that many other youth and teens have experienced death. It also educates them on the grief process and positive ways to cope. Along with opportunities for healing and for sharing about their significant person, the teens and youth have a fun-filled experience. The family workshop includes a parent/guardian in the camper’s life and provides education and support for them in addition to joint activities with their camper.
The camp is run by Center for Hospice Care bereavement counselors and adult trained volunteers, some of who serve as buddies. Each youth camper has an adult buddy who is paired with them for the day or weekend. A small group of teens shares an adult buddy. Activity volunteers are also trained and they support the camp activities as needed.
Camp Evergreen – 2024
DATE: Saturday, June 1st, a one-day camp this year for youth and teens ages 10 to 17 (18 if still in high school) who have experienced the loss of a significant person in their lives.
Camp Evergreen Workshop 2024
DATE: Saturday, October 5th, a one-day workshop for parents/guardians and their children, ages 6-12, that have experienced the loss of a significant person in their lives.
ACTIVITIES
One day June Camp – outdoor games, boating, fishing and archery
Both June Camp and Workshop – arts and crafts memory making, ritual of remembrance
There is no fee for youth and teens to attend camp. Campers do not need a medical physical exam. Space is limited and a spot is reserved only after the completed application packet is returned.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Volunteers are needed to be adult buddies for each youth camper and for small groups of teen campers. We also need adult volunteers to assist with the general activities of the camp. Center for Hospice Care trains all volunteers and offers support throughout the camp weekend and during the family workshop. Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older.
2023 Camp Evergreen by the Numbers
- 39 total campers
- 16 June day camp
- 23 family workshop campers (112 youth & 11 parents/guardians)
- 33 dedicated and passionate volunteers
- HUNDREDS OF MEMORIES!
Camp Evergreen – Volunteer Application
