Community Hospice Literature

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Wave Riders Support Groups for Grieving Children

Wave Riders Support Groups are for children, grades K – 8th, who have experienced the death of someone significant in their lives, including a parent, grandparent, sibling, or friend. A parent educational support group is offered concurrently. The programs are free of charge, but registration is required.

These programs provide a safe environment where children can share their grief experience and seek healing and growth through art, music, games and discussion.

If you are interested in learning more about these programs, click here - Wave Riders Support Groups for Grieving Children & Teens

Camp Erin

Camp Erin is a weekend overnight camp for children, ages 6 - 17 who have lost someone in their life due to death. It combines traditional, fun, high-energy camp activities with grief education and support. At Camp Erin, each camper has the opportunity to remember their loved one, develop grief skills and enjoy a positive camp experience. Camp is staffed by licensed social workers, nurses and trained community volunteers. Camp Erin-Albany was developed in partnership with The Moyer Foundation.

Camp Erin is held yearly - usually during a weekend in September. Activities begin on Friday evening and end on Sunday afternoon. It takes place at the Fowler Camp and Retreat Center on Sacandaga Lake in Speculator, NY.

It is necessary to complete and submit a registration form for each child would like to attend.

The camp is free to all members.

This website includes more information:
http://hospicegriefservices.vpweb.com/camp-erin

The Counseling Connection

Hoosic Valley Central

Hoosic Valley CentralSchool District