Camp HeartSong

Camp HeartSong is a special bereavement camp for children sponsored by CTMC Hospice Care.  Each summer 30-40 children who have recently lost a loved one gather together at John Knox Ranch to share, to learn and to let go.  The children range from 7-12 and are able to participate in the program at no cost.    

The children enjoy regular camp activities such as swimming, arts and crafts and canoeing, but they also get help coping with their grief.  They create and decorate their own face mask and learn that it is okay to take the “mask” off and let out their feelings of grief.  The campers also create paper boats with messages to their loved one and release them into the river on the last day of camp in a special ceremony called “Letting Go.” 

“This bereavement camp allows the children to share their stories with other kids who are experiencing the same type of loss.  It’s really comforting to know that you’re not alone in this type of situation, especially at such a young age,” said Lisa Adams, Camp Director and Public Relations Coordinator with CTMC Hospice Care.

Camp HeartSong is funded entirely through contributions from CTMC employees' annual Seasons of Sharing campaign.  For more information regarding CTMC Hospice Care, or to make a donation, please call (512) 754-6159 or (866) 754-6159.