Camp CourageBy: NW Dist. Rep. Abigail Hopkins

Located in Ingleside Ill. YMCA Camp Duncan Monday, June 23-Friday, June 27

Location/Date

Journey Care Started in 1984 Committed to care: Life-death Elizabeth Pannier created Journey Care

Sponsors

Ages from 6-13 For kids who’ve lost a loved one No pay for campers: covered by donations Are able to express grief

Campers

Helping children and adults cope with the loss of a loved one

The only cure to grief: avoid shutting yourself out

Grief is a deep sorrow often caused by a loved one

About 1.2 million children lose their parents before age 15 causing grief

Mission Statement/Disabilities

Camp Courage is a camp for kids and adults Supporting these people with the grief from

the loss of a loved one Camp Courage makes going through grief a

little easier for kids

Camp Description

Expressing their feeling through art Writing and performing their own song to

express themselves Working with new friends on team-building

activities Answering questions to a doctor for the loss of

a loved one for relief Swimming in the indoor pool to cool off Going canoeing for fun And having a special family tribute for

memories

Activities

This year was their 20th anniversary They have professionally trained Journey

care counselors Providing leadership at Camp Courage Presented by Hospice and Palliative care at

Northeastern Ill.

Facts

Donations allow kids to attend camp with no cost

They are also used for materials These include: paint, quilt fabric, t-shirts,

invitations, camp ground fees, and transportation

Donations

I couldn’t imagine loosing a loved one, and I was happy to see there was a camp that provided care for kids with grief. This brought my attention, and I was very excited when I heard that this camp agreed on being my SSP.

Choosing this camp

I appreciated you listening and I hope you enjoyed!

wmoylan@journeycare.org Wendy Moylan phone#: 224-770-2410 Journeycare.org

Thank You