Camp Opportunity

Camp Embracing Memories is a free overnight camp for children ages 7 to 16 sponsored by St. Luke’s Hospice.  The camp aims to help children and families cope with the death of a loved one or friend in a safe, accepting environment.  Trained hospice staff will provide education and support to enhance coping skills and abilities, while still allowing children to feel connected to the loved one who died.  Camp dates are Saturday, September 22, 2012 from 10 A.M. – Sunday, September 23, 2012 at 11 A.M.  The camp is located at YMCA Camp Wapsie in Coggon, Iowa.  To learn more, please call St. Luke’s Hospice at 319-369-7744 and ask to speak with one of the social workers.  Registration deadline is Friday, September 14th.