“Kids Korner” is a special support group for grieving children in grades kindergarden to sixth grade who have lost a loved on in the past 2 years. Groups meet every other Saturday morning for 4 sessions. Age appropriate activities focus on teaching children how to express feelings of grief in a safe environment surrounded by their peers.
2012 Kids Korner Dates:
Winter 2012
Jan 14, Jan 28, Feb 11, Feb 25
Spring 2012
Mar 17, Mar 31, Apr 14, Apr 28
Summer 2012
July 14, July 28, Aug 11, Aug 25
Fall 2012
Oct 6, Oct 20, Nov 3, Nov 17
Camp Caterpillar
“Camp Caterpillar, ” a day camp for grieving children in grades kindergarden through eighth grade, is offered each fall. Children meet at Hospice of San Joaquin and then are bussed to Micke Grove for the remainder of the day. Activities such as arts and crafts, music, journaling, and games are designed to help children express and learn to cope with their feelings of grief. Camp Caterpillar is led by Hospice of San Joaquin Bereavement staff as well as trained and background checked Hospice Bereavement Volunteers. Certified Pet therapy dogs are also available throughout the day for campers to enjoy. A balloon release ceremony for campers and their families is held at the end of the day.
Camp Day will be on September 15, 2012
Registration opens on May 1st, contact the Bereavement Department at (209) 957-3888
