Path Finders Camp
Path Finders Camp
A fun and supportive camp experience for grieving children and teens ages 6-15.
WHAT IS PATH FINDERS CAMP?
A multi-day camp for grieving children and teens, providing opportunities to interact with others who have experienced similar losses - in a safe, fun and supportive environment. Groups will be led by licensed counselors/social workers and trained volunteers.
Campers will:
- Honor the memory of the person who died
- Normalize feelings and learn coping skills
- Participate in fun, outdoor games and activities
- Make new friends!
WHO?
Children and teens ages 6-15 who have experienced the death of a sibling, parent, grandparent, friend or other significant person in their life.
WHEN?
July 29, 30, 31 and August 1, 2025
Lunch and snacks will be provided.
Space is limited.
Those who have attended camp in two previous years, will be waitlisted to allow space for new campers.
WHERE?
Camp Miakonda
5600 West Sylvania Avenue
Toledo, OH 43623
COST?
No Cost.
Thanks to the generosity of sponsors and donors, Path Finders Camp is offered at no cost to participants.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
Please complete a separate online form for each child you intend to register for Path Finders Camp.
Please understand that your child is not officially registered for camp until their application has been reviewed and confirmed by our staff, which includes a phone call to you.
We do ask that the child attends all four days of camp to fully benefit from the experience.
Questions can be directed to 419-931-5623 or pathfinderscamp@hospicenwo.org.
INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING?
Path Finders Camp depends on volunteers to be successful. Please consider donating your time. No special skills needed other than compassion and a desire to help.
For information about volunteering at Path Finders Camp, call 419-931-5534.
ADULTS WHO NEED BEREAVEMENT ASSISTANCE
We encourage adults/parents/guardians to access our bereavement services for themselves.