Camps for Families
Three camps have been designed to help families with children navigate their unique grief journey – individually and together.
During camp programs, children are divided into age appropriate groups and transitioned through a variety of skills-based activities. Who died and how the loved one died are also factors considered in placement, along with the best possible fit for each child. Camp topics are presented in a variety of ways including small group discussions, role-play, music, humor and art. Themes of the weekend include trust, vulnerability, interpersonal relationships, guilt, anger, family dynamics, memories, hopes and dreams.
Stepping Stones of Hope offers a unique opportunity for the grieving adults in a child's life to attend a program in conjunction with the kid's camp. The model and curriculum mirrors the tools and activities in the kid's program with the ultimate goal of building family cohesion and strong communication skills.
While camp for grown-ups is not mandatory for adults whose children are participating, Stepping Stones of Hope philosophically and fundamentally believes the best possible support is provided for both children and adults simultaneously.
Below are the programs designed for families:
Register early! Payment is not required at time of registration and may be made up to two (2) weeks prior to the start of camp. For special payment arrangements, please call the office at (602) 264-7520.
2018 Programs and Events
Jan 27-28 | Journeys Adult Program Carefree, Arizona |
March 24 | One Day at Camp Kids, Teens, and Grown-Ups Phoenix, Arizona |
April 28-29 | Camp Paz Kids, Teens, and Grown-ups Payson, Arizona |
June 8-10 | Reach Teen Program Carefree, Arizona |
July 27-29 | Camp Samantha Kids, Teens, and Grown-ups Carefree, Arizona |
Sep 22-23 | Journeys Adult Program Carefree, Arizona |
Oct 13-14 | Camp Paz Kids, Teens, and Grown-ups Payson, Arizona |
TBA | 15th Annual Celebration of Life, Love, & Memories |
First Steps - a monthly family suport group meets the Second Monday of every month. |
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- Remembering this experience will help a lot.” KA, age 11, Camp Paz 2016
- I learned that it’s an ongoing journey and I’m not the only one." - CM, 14, a teen at REACH camp
- I have gotten feedback from several clients I sent to the program, and I don't know what you do but it was definitely miracle work." – J.C. from a referring agency
- I learned that you will never forget your loved one" -ZC, age 10, One Day at Camp 2013
- Kids need to see that they're not alone. Camp is a safe place to move through the grieving process with kids their age and who have experienced the loss of a loved one too." - Dr. Charles Finch, SSOH Founder
- The camaraderie and understanding of my type of grief helped me the most." -JG, adult camper, Journeys 2013
- I will learn to let things that I can’t change go and stop trying to fix them.” -KM, 16, a teen at REACH camp
- A lot are experiencing the same thing so I am not alone in this.” - CV, 13, a teen at REACH camp
- The Journeys Retreat gave me peace and joy....for the first time in over 5 months. I woke up on Monday and I felt joy!" -L. J., Journeys camper
- Out of all the processes we have tried, this was by far the most healing." - Mother of past camper
- I learned that it’s okay to show true feelings and to never be afraid of how you feel." -AD, age 14, One Day at Camp 2013
- It’s alright to grieve, but I also have to LIVE.” - KC, 17, a teen at REACH camp
- I can be sad and happy." ML, age 6, Camp Paz 2016
- Hearing others tell their stories. I know I am not alone." -KD, adult camper, One Day at Camp 2013
- Grief can’t be pushed away - - eventually it will come back so try to deal with it today…one step at a time." -KE, adult camper, Journeys 2013
- I learned that we are all in different places and that it is OK to still be grieving." TA, adult camper, Camp Paz 2016
- It is okay to feel grief." BK, age 14, Camp Paz 2016
- I learned that grief is just a feeling that we all have to deal with.” AM, age 10, Camp Paz 2016
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