HospiceCare of Southeast Florida (HCSEF) has been awarded a $100,000 grant from The Moyer Foundation to establish a model bereavement camp program called Camp Erin in Miami, FL. The Moyer Foundation funding will assist HCSEF in operating the weekend bereavement camp for the next 10 years. The Florida Marlins Community Foundation proudly supports Camp Erin – Miami. HospiceCare of Southeast Florida is pleased to partner with The Moyer Foundation to support children in the Miami-Dade community, who are grieving from the loss of someone in their lives. “Camp Erin is a wonderful outlet for children who have experienced the loss of a loved one to express their grief, bond with other children their age who understand the profundity of their loss and heal through creative therapies and newfound friendships,” said Lourdes Canete, HospiceCare of Southeast Florida Camp Erin Director.
Camp Erin is an annual three day camp experience offered at no charge and facilitated by professional staff and trained volunteers of HospiceCare of Southeast Florida. The camp is for children from 6 to 17 years of age, who have experienced a death. Camp Erin combines a traditional high energy, fun camp activities with grief support and education. Adult “big buddy” volunteers offer support and companionship for campers. The camp provides a safe, caring environment and offers fun recreational activities and supportive discussions to help campers build trust, self esteem and coping skills. Camp Erin – Miami will be held on April 17th through April 19th at Camp Owaissa Bauer in Homestead Florida, located at 17001 SW 264th St., Miami. For more information, contact Lourdes Canete, Camp Erin Director, at (305) 599-7755 or lcanete@hospicecareflorida.org or visit www.hospicecareflorida.org.
