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Grief and the Holidays
Seasons and holidays bring a flood of memories to each of us every year. Routines or traditions with family, friends and loved ones make events
We recognize that there may still be concerns, and some families may opt out, but we are doing our best to plan a great, safe day for our campers, families, and counselors.
Camp Kate is a bereavement camp, sponsored by the Longleaf Hospice Foundation, for children who have experienced a close personal loss through the death of a parent, grandparent, sibling or other close relationship. This camp offers the opportunity, outside of the home, for children to learn about and discuss grief issues in a relaxed and safe environment.
At Camp Kate, we use a combination of small group activities involving music, dog therapy and arts and crafts sessions to assist children with their grief process.
Music: “Carry On” (from Disneynature “Bears”)- Olivia Holt
The camp is sponsored by the Longleaf Hospice Foundation Inc., and is staffed with trained counselors and social workers, staff and volunteers from Longleaf Hospice, a local church in Conyers, several college and high school students and therapy dogs and their owners.
The adults work with and supervise the children throughout the day’s activities. At the close of camp, a special memorial celebration is conducted for the children and their family members.
Seasons and holidays bring a flood of memories to each of us every year. Routines or traditions with family, friends and loved ones make events
Kate's Club 1190 West Druid Hills Drive, NE Suite T80 Atlanta, GA 30329 (404) 347-7619 [email protected] WEBSITE Kate’s Club serves children and teenagers, ages 5-18,
This video was created for the first “Kate Caruso Light The Way” awards ceremony Music: “Astonishing” from Little Women- The Musical (Original Broadway Cast
Sometimes, books and stories can help to start a conversation with children about their feelings of grief. Here is a list of some of our
Sometimes, books and stories can help to start a conversation with children about their feelings of grief. Here is a list of some of our
Sometimes, books and stories can help to start a conversation with children about their feelings of grief. Here is a list of some of our
(404) 790-0120
2 day camp, ages 7-17 years, free of charge, various locations and dates.
(404) 347-7619
2 day camp, ages 5-18 years, free of charge, held at Camp Twin Lakes, in Rutledge, GA
(706) 389-2273
1-day camp for kids ages 6-12 years, free of charge
(678) 937-1800- Caroline Bufalini
2 day camp, ages 7-17, located in Hampton, GA
(404) 868-3086
2 day, all ages Family Camp, held at Camp Twin Lakes, in Rutledge, GA
** This camp is for the entire family, of any size and age
The Longleaf Hospice Foundation, Inc. is committed to providing support to individuals or families of those who have a loved one affected by terminal illness including offering financial support, education, bereavement and advocacy.
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After 20 months of separation, quarantine, and zoom calls, we finally had an opportunity to move Onward at an in-person camp. The power of Camp Kate is being able to be with peers who help us move forward in our grief journeys.
For this first camp in two years, we returned to Camp Westminster with an Onward theme. Like the characters in the Disney movie, we talked about those special people in our lives, the memories made and missed with them, and our plans for moving Onward.
We still employed safety protocols and social distancing among our groups, but our masked campers and adults still benefitted from being with peers. Whether involved in archery, fishing, kayaking, rock wall climbing, or small group sharing, our participants all had a wonderful day.
