Summer and Fall Camps Now Forming

Making Life Easier for Children, Teens, and Parents

Camp Forget-Me-Not provides caring support in a safe place where children can share their experiences as they move through their healing process. Camp Forget-Me-Not is not just for hospice families. Camps are open to any school-aged child or teen in Otsego, Delaware or Schoharie counties who has suffered a personal loss. Even a friend who has lost a friend is welcome. We recognize that loss outside the “family” can be just as profound as a loss within the family.

In any family system, if one benefits, all benefit. Parenting today is already challenging. When a loss occurs, parents are now confronted with the challenge of effectively parenting their grieving children. Many parents aren’t prepared for this and haven’t gained the knowledge to confidently deal with this significant issue.

It’s comforting to know that their children are in the care of grief specialists and in most cases, relieves them of some of the pressure. If a child/teen is better able to deal with their loss, so will the parents and family members. During camp, education for parents or guardians about child/teen grief is provided to better equip them to face the challenges ahead. “Healing Circles” are each run by a professional with training and experience in child and adolescent grief.

Summer camp will take place on June 23-24 in Oneonta with the fall camp on October 3-4 in Delhi. There is no cost for the camp or for anything provided during the camp. To learn more, contact Rod Roberts at 607-432-5525.