Bereavement Camp
Dates

Camp Courage
A weekend camp
(ages 8-18)

2012 Dates

Camp Courage I
May 18th, 19th, 20th, 2012

Pre-Camp Groups
Mondays: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
May 7th & 14th

Post-Camp Groups
Mondays: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
June 4th & 11th

Camp Courage II
October 5th, 6th, 7th, 2012

Pre-Camp Groups
Mondays: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Sept. 17th & Oct. 1st

Post-Camp Groups
Mondays: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Oct. 15th & 22nd

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"Healing takes courage, and we all have courage, even if we have to dig a little to find it.”
-Tori Amos

The symbol of the turtle was provided to Camp Courage by artist David Armstrong, and signifies healing, protection and courage.

 
 
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In-Kind Contributions

 
Each camper receives a quilt lovingly made by the WELCA Love Knotters from St. Matthew's Church in Bloomsburg.
 
Each camper receives an evergreen tree to take home during our Memorial Service. The trees are an In-Kind donation from a local nursery.


Donations / Sponsorships

The Kilbourn family presenting a check for $1495.00 to Susan Smith, Director of Hospice. The funds were raised for the Bereavement Camps through the Brennan Kilbourn Memorial Bike Run, which was sponsored by the American Legion Riders of Post 251 in Montgomery, PA.

Donations

Our Bereavement Program excels in part due to the generous donations of families and friends who have experienced the comfort and care we provide and the contributions and sponsorship of philanthropic organizations. There are many ways to support the outstanding mission of our Bereavement Program. Your donations, contributions or sponsorship will be gratefully accepted and responsibly used. You may participate in any of the following ways:

To make a donation:

Columbia Montour Home Health/VNA is a non-profit corporation. Your gift may be tax deductible. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the PA Department of State by calling toll free, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.

Please make your check payable to "Columbia Montour Home Hospice" with "Bereavement Camps" written in the memo space.

Please mail your donation to:
Columbia Montour Home Hospice
410 Glenn Avenue, Suite 200
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
570-784-1723 or 1-800-349-4702

Donate OnLine!

Now you can donate to the Bereavement Camps safely and securely online using our PayPal donations account. Just click the "Donate" button below to begin. Thank you for your support.

Become a Corporate Sponsor

All of the services provided by the Bereavement Program are offered free of charge and, annual expenses are costly. It is projected that the total program cost is $86,000/per year. Please contact us for more information about how you can sponsor a child or family for Bereavement Programs Camps or Grief Support Sessions.

Cost Per Camper  
Camp Courage I & II $1,200.00
   
Family Support Group  
Per Participant $140.00
Per Camp $2800.00
   
Pre-Camp & Post-Camp Grief Support Groups  
Per 4-week Pre-Camp Session $5600.00
Per 6-week Post-Camp Session $6800
   
Adult Support Groups  
Per 6-week Session $1400.00
For 3 Sessions $4100.00
   
   
Adult Bereavement Workshops $7000.00
   
Educational Programming/Training $5000.00
   

Our Corporate Sponsors

   

There are many opportunities to contribute products or your valuable services in support of our Bereavement Program. Products may include supplies for the activities for the children and their families such as art supplies, memory boxes, evergreen trees, etc. Services may include support in fund raising, advertising, and marketing our Program. For more information about how you can make a contribution, please contact us at
570-784-1723 or 800-349-4702 or bereavementcamps@bloomhealth.net.
 

In-Kind Contributions
(2009-2010)

  • WELCA Love Knotters from St. Matthews Church: 80 Quilts
  • International Paper Container Division, Mt Carmel: 120 Memory Boxes
  • Lakeville Specialty Produce: 80 Memorial Tree saplings
  • Richard Hess: Provides pots and soil and nurtures the tree saplings
  • Project Linus: 25 Quilts for 4–7 year olds
  • Rita Millard: Materials and services in making 15 Quilt Squares
  • People to People Project done by Ariana Bush with sewing materials / machines provided by Rita millard: 30 quilt squares
  • Ryan Craig and John Pesta: Volunteer hours of photography and videography for 3 camps
  • Canine Connections: Pet Therapy for 3 camps
  • Ashburns Animals on A Mission: Pet Therapy for 3 camps
  • Big Buddy and Support Volunteers Time for 3 camps: Approximately 220 volunteers over 6 camps = 6000 hrs.
  • Support Volunteers time for Post Camp Sessions: 8-10 volunteers = approximately 360 hrs.
  • Denny Starr: Line Dancing
  • Millville Lions Club- Men: transfer of camper luggage to and from cabins
  • Millville Lions Club – Women: make pies for campers and volunteers for each weekend camp