Camp Hope set for July 9
Hospice of the Valley’s Community Bereavement Center will host its 20th annual Camp Hope, a camp for grieving children, Thurs., July 9, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Point Mallard pavilion.
The camp is for children ages 5-12 who have lost a loved one and will include arts, crafts, music, play, a memorial service and dove release ceremony to help children deal with their grief in healthy ways. Lunch and snacks will be served. Each child will be assigned to an adult, who has gone through training and background checks.
Children must register for the camp at the Hospice of the Valley website. For more info, call Kyndra Smith at 256-350-5585.