Kids Find Hope and Healing in Nature

Are you looking for a way to help a grieving child or teen? Western Reserve Grief Services is hosting grief support camps this summer to help children coping with the death of loved ones.

Led by trained bereavement professionals from Hospice of the Western Reserve, they combine art, music, play and nature exploration to help with the healing process. The camps bring together children, all of whom have experienced the death of a loved one, in a safe, supportive environment. All camps are open to the community and offered at a nominal cost (scholarships available).

“In an atmosphere of comfort and trust, the camps offer children a chance to learn about grief and new ways of expressing feelings, and to honor their special person,” said Karen Hatfield, Director of Western Reserve Grief Services. “We start as strangers and leave as friends.”

To register or request an information packet, call 216.486.6838. For a comprehensive list of community bereavement resources, visit www. hospicewr.org/griefandloss.

Camp Red Oak (ages 6-13) 9057 Kirtland-Chardon Road Kirtland, Ohio 44094

August 10-12, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This day camp is for children ages 6-13 who have experienced the death of a loved one.

Riding Through Grief (ages 8-12) Fieldstone Farm

16497 Snyder Road Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44023 June 21- 25, 9 a.m. - noon. $75 per camper. Scholarships available.

Through fun horseback riding lessons and un-mounted activities with horses, children campers will explore grief issues.