JOIN US AT CAMP ERIN 2017 A Camp for Grieving Children & Teens JULY 28, 29 & 30, 2017 Camp Arroyo, Livermore CA APPLICATIONS DUE MARCH 31, 2017 FREE for children and teens ages 6 to 17 Space is limited so apply early! A FUN AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT
n The Moyer Foundation is a public, 501(c)(3) non-profit
organization with a mission to provide comfort, hope and healing to children affected by loss and family addiction. Founded in 2000 by World Series champion pitcher Jamie Moyer and his wife Karen, The Foundation created and supports two signature programs. Camp Erin® is the nation’s largest network of free bereavement camps for grieving children and teens ages 6 - 17. Camp Mariposa® is a free, first-of-its-kind program for children ages 9-12 impacted by a family member’s addiction. For more information on The Moyer Foundation and its programs, please visit www.moyerfoundation.org
HOW TO APPLY n The Taylor Family Foundation donates the use of
Camp Arroyo to Camp Erin. Their mission is to preserve the wellness and enhance the quality of life for children in Northern California with life-threatening and chronic illnesses, disabilities and youth at-risk through unique, therapeutic experiences and support.
Applications available through Kara online at kara-grief.org/camperin or call 650-321-5272
At Camp Arroyo children run and laugh and make friends with kids who share the same grief experiences. For more information on The Taylor Family Foundation, please vist www.ttff.org
Grief support for children, teens, and adults
WHAT IS CAMP ERIN? n Camp Erin, the largest
bereavement camp in the country, is designed for children and teens ages 6-17 who have experienced the death of someone close to them. It is a weekend-long experience filled with fun and traditional camp activities combined with grief education and emotional support -- led by grief professionals and trained volunteers. Camp Erin provides a unique opportunity for peer bonding between children and teens facing a similar life circumstance.
“I felt supported knowing that the people
“At Camp Erin my kids had a chance to experience their grief in a supportive environment that was also fun.” - Camp Erin Parent
HOW DOES A GRIEVING CHILD OR TEEN BENEFIT FROM CAMP ERIN? n They learn that they are
not alone, and that there are others who share similar feelings. n They learn that their
feelings are perfectly normal. n They have the opportunity
to address their feelings and honor the person who died.
“This camp helped make me feel that it is okay to think about the person who died. It’s important to honor them always. Hearing everyone talk about their stories made the scary thoughts less scary. It helped me more than I can express.” - Olivia, age 15
around me are going through the same thing and understand
Grief support for children, teens, and adults
me.”
Kara’s Mission
- Amrita, age 11
n Our mission is to provide grief support for children, teens, families and adults. n Our vision is to see people of all ages
compassionately supported on their journey through grief so they can move toward renewed hope and meaning.
n Camp Erin is offered free to
all families.
n Kara has been serving the San Francisco
Bay area since 1976.
“It helped me play. It helped me learn.” - Andrew, age 6
