Children / Teen Grief Services

All bereavement programs are offered free of charge to residents of Calvert County.

Camp Phoenix
July 11 - 13, King's Landing Park, Huntingtown
August 1 - 3, East Johns Youth Center, Lusby

Camp Phoenix is three-day, day camp for grieving children and teens, ages 7 to 15. This program offers every child the opportunity to express his or her feelings of grief and loss in a supportive and understanding environment. In addition to traditional camp activities, including swimming, crafts and sports, children participate in group discussions and creative activities led by professional counselors and trained volunteers. Contact Stacey Newman for more information.

Bridges
October 13 - December 8, 2011
January 12 - March 1, 2012
March 15 - May 3, 2012
October 11 - December 6, 2012

Bridges offers grief support for children and teens, ages 3 to 18, and adult members of their families. This program group meets for eight weekly sessions in the fall, winter and spring at Trinity United Methodist Church in Prince Frederick. Bridges provides growth-oriented information on the impact of death within the family. Creative activities assist youngsters with coping and growing through grief. While the youth meet in age-appropriate groups, adults meet to learn how grief affects children, how they may support their children, and how to gain support for themselves. Contact Stacey Newman for more information.

Individual Grief Counseling

Calvert Hospice offers short-term individual grief support counseling for anyone, including children and teens, experiencing distress because of the death of a significant person in their life. The eight session program offers one-on-one counseling with a professional grief counselor. Counselors help clients understand the process of grief and provide support through the pain of loss. If further support is needed, follow-up referrals can be made and resources recommended. For more information, contact Terri Nevins.


*Cancellations*
Our bereavement programs follow the Calvert County Public Schools weather closings.