Love builds bridges where there are none
Prairie Mountain Health and Southern Health-Santé Sud are organizing the eleventh annual Camp Bridges Weekend, a weekend camp for bereaved children and teens. Camp Bridges will be held at the Pembina Valley Bible Camp near Morden, MB on May 27, May 28 and May 29, 2016.
The goal of Camp Bridges is to support children and teens with their grief and bereavement. This is achieved through activities designed to help share grief and honour memories in a caring community environment.
The Camp will provide a safe, supportive and fun environment where grieving children and teens learn that they are not alone in their grief and are free to share their thoughts and feelings with peers who are going through a similar experience. This camp is intended to complement existing bereavement services for children and teens by providing a weekend of “caring and sharing”.
Donations are being accepted to cover the cost of camp rental, meals, and activities, so that campers may attend at no cost. Anyone wishing to make a donation to Camp Bridges or seeking more information about the camp may contact their regional Palliative Care representative.
Camp Bridges 2015 was held last year at Camp Wannakumbac and hosted 50 children and teens between the ages of 7 and 17. Camper Applications can be obtained from your regional Palliative Care representative and are requested by May 2, 2016. In Southern Health-Santé Sud, more information on Camp Bridges and the camper/volunteer application forms can be found at www.southernhealth.ca
