Hospice of Central Ohio Helps Kids Experiencing Grief at Camp HOCO

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Hospice of Central Ohio has been instrumental in helping kids who have lost a loved one learn how to handle grief for over 20 years. The 21^st annual Camp HOCO grief camp for grieving children ages 6 – 12 is slated this summer from June 25 – 29.

Camp HOCO is open to the community at no cost in partnership with the Foundation for Hospice of Central Ohio. Camp HOCO brings together the best of summer camp experiences  –  making new friends and experiencing new adventures – with services and support to ease the pain of kids who have lost loved ones. With a theme of “On Safari – Trekking Your Way Through Grief, camp activities include arts and crafts, hiking and music.  In addition to these traditional camp activities, children participate in grief support activities gain skills in managing their personal grief.

Camp HOCO is a day camp meeting from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm at Saints Peter and Paul Retreat Center, 2734 Seminary Rd., Newark, OH 43056.

Need to speak with someone? Contact Sheri Weiner at 740.788.1482