Children who are grieving need a safe place to express their feelings, someone to talk to openly about their thoughts and fears, and guidance to help them incorporate the loss into their lives.

On Saturday, October 18, 2008, Hospice of Union County will offer Camp Whittle, a one day camp for children ages 6 through 16.  The program is offered free of charge and open to any child(ren) who have experienced the death of a family member or friend.  The camp will be from 8:30am until 4:30pm.

The program uses art, music, storytelling, video and play activities in a group setting.  The day is designed to help children express feeling, remember the person they love and provide them with "tools" to continue toward healing. 

Pre-registration is required to attend.  To pre-register, preferably by October 10th, please call 704-292-2100 or go online at houc.org for a pre-registration form or for more information.