Children's Grief Support Services
Camp Erin Montgomery County
Camp Erin is an overnight weekend camp for children and teens, who are grieving the death of someone close to them.
Who?
Children and teens ages 6-17, who are grieving the death of someone close to them
What?
Campers participate in a wide range of activities including:
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Sharing memories
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Expressive arts
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Trust and bonding activities
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Campfire and drumming circle
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Recreation and outdoor activities
When?
Friday, May 15 - Sunday, May 17, 2020
Where?
Bar-T Mountainside, 2914 Roderick Rd, Urbana, MD 21704. Round-trip transportation is provided to and from the CaringMatters Cottage in Gaithersburg, MD.
Why?
Camp Erin allows youth to:
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Tell their story in a safe environment
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Process grief in healthy ways
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Meet friends facing similar circumstances
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Learn they are not alone
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Build a tool-box of coping skills
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Honor and memorialize loved ones
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Have fun!
How?
Camp Erin Montgomery County, was created and is supported in part by The Eluna Network (formerly The Moyer Foundation).
Register: To apply to attend Camp Erin, download and submit our camper application.
Contact Zema Meseretu at zemam@caringmatters.org or call 301-869-4673 ext. 118 with any questions about Camp Erin Montgomery.
Volunteers: