Rainbow Trails

Rainbow Trails Camp

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Camp: June 13-15, 2008
Parent’s Meeting: May 26, 2008
at 6:00 p.m. in Fort Myers

The annual camp is for any youth, ages 6-16, who have experienced a death in their family during the past year due to any cause. We understand some children may grieve for longer periods of time. We would be happy to discuss their special circumstances with you and help determine if Rainbow Trails will meet their needs.

The goal of Rainbow Trails Camp is to provide:

A safe weekend camp experience.
An understanding of the grief process and their experiences
Skills to cope with grief & loss
An opportunity to memorialize and say good-bye to their deceased loved one

For more information or to receive an application packet by mail, please call (239) 985-7792.

Download the Application Packet

Camp Details

To and From Camp
Campers leave by bus from the Fort Myers office at 3:00 p.m. on Friday afternoon. Campers return by bus on Sunday afternoon at 2:00 p.m.

Counselors
Camp Counselors are Hope employees, school counselors, teachers and other volunteers who complete counselor training each year.

Activities
Rainbow Trails is full of fun and stress-reducing activities including crafts, swimming, singing and much more. While camp has a serious purpose, campers will have plenty of fun.

No Fee
Rainbow Trails is free of charge to campers. Donations are appreciated. To find out how you can donate to Rainbow Trails, please call (239) 482-4673.

To Participate

Registration
An application must be filled out and returned. A confirmation letter will be sent and a reservation held for each camper.

Orientation
Each year at approximately three weeks prior to the camp, there is an orientation session for parents and/or guardians. A video of a previous camp is shown and time is set for questions and answers.

Camp Reunion
Approximately one to two months after camp we hold a reunion breakfast for campers and their parents and/or guardians. This is an opportunity for campers and counselors to reunite and to watch a video of their camp.

Registration Cancellation
Plans do change and we understand. If your child is not able to attend, please let us know in advance. We want to be sure those on the waiting list don't miss their opportunity to attend.

Follow Up Opportunities
A group support series is available for different age levels through Pathways of Hope and grief groups are held in local schools at the request of school counselors.