Camp Healing Tree 2018

The fun-filled three day camp experience is geared to children and teens, ages 7 through 17 who are grieving the death of a loved one. The camp will be held on Friday, August 24 through Sunday, August 26 at Jameson Camp in Indianapolis.

Campers will participate in various interactive activities including games, swimming, arts and crafts, campfire, group discussions, and outdoor adventures as a positive way to help share their loss and memorialize loved ones. Grief and bereavement professionals from sponsoring organizations direct and supervise the camp. All activities are designed to reduce feelings of isolation and improve the self-esteem of children and teens who share similar experiences in grief. Each camper is matched with a trained volunteer who stays with them during the weekend for support and supervision. While the camp environment is rustic, the cabins are modern and air-conditioned. A registered nurse will be at the camp at all times.

Camp Healing Tree is free for all campers, and registration is required with a $25 deposit to reserve attendance. Scholarships are available for families in need. This deposit is returned upon check-in, or families can donate it to help support Camp Healing Tree. Applications should be completed as soon as possible, or no later than August 1, as space is limited and a waiting list is expected. First time campers are given priority. Additional bereavement support services for grieving families are available through Brooke’s Place. Applications for camp are now available at www.brookesplace.org/camphealingtree

For questions, contact the Camp Healing Tree phone line at 317-705-9650 extension 20, or by email at [email protected] .

Volunteers needed!! Camp Healing Tree utilizes over 100 volunteers to provide a safe environment for grieving children. We are seeking volunteers to serve as camp buddies, facilitators, runners, and a number of other areas including meal preparation. Volunteers must not have children who will be attending camp or were a recent camper. Most positions require a commitment to the entire weekend. Volunteers must complete and submit a volunteer application as soon as possible and no later than July , provide references and undergo a background check. In addition, all new volunteers will need to complete volunteer training scheduled for Saturday, July 15. To find out more about volunteering, visit the Camp Healing Tree web page at www.brookesplace.org/camphealing tree or by emailing [email protected]

Camp Healing Tree is funded entirely through private donations. Your gift will help provide this meaningful weekend for 70 campers. Please consider a special gift by joining us in preparing for the 22nd year of Camp Healing Tree. Visit www.brookesplace.org/camphealingtree and support Camp Healing Tree now.