The Elizabeth Hospice Brings Camp to Community’s Grieving Children and Teens

Camp Spero At Home is Free for Kids Ages 7 to 17

San Diego, CA USA – WEBWIRE – Tuesday, July 7, 2020

San Diego youth who are coping with the death of a special person in their life can find support and comfort at Camp Spero At Home, an online, weekend grief camp hosted by The Elizabeth Hospice August 7-9, 2020. Deadline for registration is July 20.

Camp Spero At Home is a weekend camp experience filled with creative, interactive ways for children to share stories, meet other kids who are sharing similar experiences and have lots of fun. Each camper will receive a camp toolbox filled with supplies. Access to the internet and audio and video capabilities are required. There is no cost to attend and the camp is open to all children, ages 7 to 17, in San Diego County and Southwest Riverside County.

Based on the Latin phrase, Dum Spiro Spero, “While I breathe, I hope,” Camp Spero campers will engage in grief-related activities, learn healthy coping skills and make friends with other kids who are facing similar circumstances.

“We are deeply committed to caring for the children of San Diego County and Southwest Riverside County,” said Sarah McSpadden, Chief Executive Officer of The Elizabeth Hospice. “To ensure the safety and well-being of our community’s children during the pandemic, we’re bringing camp to them. The Camp Spero At Home experience will help grieving children increase their feelings of hopefulness, enhance their self-esteem and learn they are not alone.”

Apply today at https://elizabethhospice.org/grief-support/children/camp-spero/. For more information, email campspero@ehospice.org or call 760.796.3705.

The Elizabeth Hospice offers the most comprehensive children’s bereavement program in San Diego County and Southwest Riverside County. In addition to Camp Spero, the program includes: peer grief support groups for children 3 to 17 years old, on-site grief support groups in 20 school districts, as well as grief education, training and resources for school professionals. These bereavement services are offered at no charge and are open to everyone in the community, including families who do not have a patient affiliation with The Elizabeth Hospice. One-on-one counseling for bereaved children is also available.

Camp Spero is made possible through the generosity of individuals and organizations. Donations can be made at www.elizabethhospice.org/donate.

About The Elizabeth Hospice
The Elizabeth Hospice, a 501(c) (3) nonprofit healthcare leader, has been providing comfort and counsel to children and adults faced with the challenges associated with a life-threatening illness, and restoring hope to grieving children and adults who are feeling lost and alone. Since 1978, The Elizabeth Hospice has touched the lives of more than 100,000 people in the communities it serves by providing medical, emotional and spiritual support, regardless of patient affiliation or ability to pay. The Elizabeth Hospice is accredited by The Joint Commission and is a member of the California Hospice and Palliative Care Association and the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. To learn more, call 800-797-2050 or visit www.elizabethhospice.org.