Four Seasons Preparing for 8th Annual Children’s Bereavement Camp

Four Seasons will host its 8th Annual Camp Heart Songs at Falling Creek Camp in Zirconia, NC, on Saturday, August 20th, 2011.


Camp Heart Songs is a free one day camp for grieving children in a fun and safe environment. Children (ages 6-14 years) who have experienced the loss of a parent, sibling or other loved one are eligible to attend. The focus of the camp’s activities is to promote healthy expressions of grief and learn to share and empathize with other peers who have had similar grief experiences.

Professional bereavement counselors, chaplains, social workers, hospice volunteers and staff lead the support groups and cooperative activities to guide the children as they learn new coping skills and build self-esteem and confidence. Some favorite activities include swimming, sharing time with trained and certified therapy dogs and cheering for each other as they take turns climbing the 80-foot rock wall.

The event provides morning and afternoon snacks and lunch during a fun-filled day which culminates with milk and cookies at the end of the day.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to attend a support group session in the morning led by a hospice bereavement counselor who provides child grief education and the opportunity to share and receive support from the group. There will be a memorable closing ceremony with a video of the camp day, a sing-a-long and butterfly release with the children and their families.
All children must be registered in advance to attend. For more information about Camp Heart Songs or to register please call the Bereavement Department at Four Seasons at 828-233-0334 or toll free at 866-466-9734.

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