Registration now open for Hospice of Michigan and Arbor Hospice’s free one-day camp
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (May 24, 2019) – Hospice of Michigan and Arbor Hospice are accepting applications from now until Friday, June 28 for its annual Camp Good Grief, which will be held on Friday, August 9 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at YMCA Camp Ohiyesa, 7300 Hickory Ridge Rd. in Holly, Michigan. The camp is open to any child dealing with grief, regardless of whether or not their loved one received care from Hospice of Michigan or Arbor Hospice. To register, visit hom.convio.net/camp.
Camp Good Grief is a free, one-day camp for children ages 8-17 that combines a variety of fun activities with grief education and emotional support. All activities are facilitated by caring and qualified Hospice of Michigan and Arbor Hospice grief professionals and trained volunteers, along with the experienced staff at YMCA Camp Ohiyesa. Throughout the day, campers will enjoy fun and adventurous recreation including arts and crafts, rock climbing, canoeing and other team-building activities. The camp gives children an opportunity to address their feelings, remember their loved ones and create friendships that last long after camp is over.
Campers will have the opportunity to explore and play on acres of groomed fields and natural woods around Fish Lake, and parents can trust the adventures at Camp Ohiyesa are led by well-trained Camp staff whose umber one focus is their campers.
Lunch and a snack are included with registration.
Space is limited and those interested are encouraged to register early. For questions regarding camp activities or registration, contact Cindy Palmer at cpalmer@Arborhospice.org or 734.794.5177.
About Hospice of Michigan
A nationally recognized leader in end-of-life care, Hospice of Michigan (HOM) is the original – and largest – hospice in the state. A founding member of the NorthStar Care Community, the nonprofit delivers the highest quality of care, raising more than $5 million each year to cover costs for the uninsured and underinsured. HOM offers a broad range of services to enhance the quality of life at the end of life. HOM also provides grief support and counseling, as well as caregiver education and support. A member of the NorthStar Care Community, HOM also provides palliative care through NorthStar Palliative Care, pediatric hospice care and compassionate support services through Jo Elyn Nyman Anchors Programs for Children, and education programs for physicians and health care professionals through the NorthStar Institute. The NorthStar Care Community also includes Arbor Hospice. In total, NorthStar Care Community members serve nearly 6,500 patients annually across Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. For more information, call 888.247.5701