VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION - HOSPICE OF THE WABASH VALLEY

Hospice of the Wabash Valley presents Camp Linden Tree

Friday and Saturday
October 3-4, 2008

Hospice of the Wabash Valley has provided Camp Linden Tree's Day Camp for the past eight years. The Day Camp has been quite successful in its pursuit of helping children and teens better cope with their grief related to the death of a loved one by providing an opportunity to address their memories, their feelings and how they cope.

We have realized, though, that the entire family unit is affected by a death, and the family may grow more healthy with intervention and education. We hope that this camp plays a role in developing healthy coping skills in families of the Wabash Valley.

Mission Statement

Camp Linden Tree is designed as a camp experience for children and families in the Hospice of the Wabash Valley service area. A safe, structured environment will be provided in which families experience and learn skills for coping and healing.

2 Camp Choices

Family Camp
This is an overnight camp from Friday night through Saturday afternoon for campers ages 7-17 accompanied by an adult. Adults and children will be sleeping overnight in cabins with bunk beds. Bring bedding, towels, toiletries, clothing, bug repellant, etc.

Day Camp
This Camp experience is for campers ages 7-17 on Saturday only. Parents/guardians may also attend an adult group.

Location
Camp Wabashi
3525 E. Harlan Dr.
Terre Haute, IN 47802

Camp Wabashi is located in Southern Vigo County. From Terre Haute. Take U.S. Hwy 41 to Harlan Dr. (at Stuckey's). Turn east on Harlan Dr. and drive approximately 1.5 miles. Camp Wabashi is located on the south side of the road.

Activities

The camp environment will be one of learning, safety, sharing and fun. Trained volunteers and community professionals (nurses, social workers, psychologists and therapists) will accompany and assist the adults and youth in group and individual activities including:

• games
• art
• music
• meals
• parent's education group
• other fun activities

Friday's dinner and Saturday's breakfast and lunch are provided.

Goals for camp

1. To provide an overnight camp and a day camp experience, under the direction of professional staff, for parents and children/teens ages 7-17 in the Wabash Valley.
2. To provide children and parents/guardians who have experienced the death of a loved one with an opportunity to meet in a safe and confidential environment, and to share with others who have had similar experiences.
3. To teach children and parents/guardians alternative coping mechanisms in order that the family unit may function at its most healthy level.
4. TO HAVE FUN!!

How to Register

• Phone "Camp Linden Tree" at Hospice of the Wabash Valley as soon as possible to request a registration packet.
• (812) 234-2515 or (800) 216-5692
• Upon receipt of your packet, please complete it immediately and return it to:
  Camp Linden Tree
  Hospice of the Wabash Valley
  400 8th Avenue
  Terre Haute, IN 47804
• Deadline for registration is September 22, 2008.
• You will receive confirmation that your camper is enrolled in Camp Linden Tree's Family Camp or Day Camp.
• Donations from the community enable Hospice of the Wabash Valley to provide the camp at no cost to participants.

The Linden Tree

The Linden Tree can grow up to 100 feet in height, has a straight trunk and usually grows "heart-shaped." It is often called the "Resurrection Tree" because it regenerates itself. The Linden Tree is a symbol of growth, versatility, change and strength, characteristics which often emerge in persons who experience the death of a loved one.

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