Healing Hope
First they had to survive. Now they have to survive surviving. We recognize that the journey towards healing is going to take time and hard work. We also understand that healing begins when children can start to tell their stories in a safe place. In light of this, last year we partnered with experts who were able to provide child-specific trauma training to local camp counselors along with trauma-specific camp curriculum for them to use. This curriculum can be integrated into the day camps or overnight camps.
A Safe Place
GAMES AND FUN
No matter what kind of camp it is, it will always include lots of games and fun! We understand how important it is for kids to have a place where they can just be kids.
SONGS AND SKITS
Stories are at the heart this camp. Kids learn through songs and watching skits about stories of inspirational people who have overcome hardships.
A SAFE PLACE
On the first day kids are assigned a group and a counselor whom they stay with for the duration of the camp. This is key to them being able to feel safe enough to share.
DRAWING THEIR STORIES
Drawing provides a way for children to express their feelings and tell their stories. Kids get to draw themselves, what they miss from home, what they fear, have overcome, and what they dream about becoming.
