Kids Korner
“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.
2013 Kids Korner Dates:
Winter:
January 12, January 26, February 9, February 23
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Spring:
March 16, March 30, April 13, April 27
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Fall:
October 5, October 19, November 2, November 16
9:00 am to 11:00 a.m.
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.
Save the Date
Camp Day will be on September 14, 2013
Registration opens on May 1st, contact the Bereavement Department at (209) 957-3888
