About this Event
Breast Cancer Options sponsors an annual FREE sleep-away camp for children of breast cancer survivors or children who have lost their caregiver to the disease. Camp Lightheart is one of very few services for children in this situation. This unique program offers children the chance to meet others with similar experiences and provides a support group for them. The children participate in various fun activities such as hiking, swimming, arts and crafts, as well as more directly supportive activities such as sharing circles and learning meditation. Our staff is headed by professionals who create a safe place for the children to feel comfortable and secure. Through carefully organized activities, the children are given frequent opportunities to talk about their individual situations, where many verbalize their fears for the first time. Many children do not talk about their fears and parents tell us that often they act out because they are afraid of losing the parent they love and need. It is our hope that each child will leave camp feeling less isolated, more supported, and their hearts lightened.
For more information and to register your child, please email: [email protected]
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Omega Institute for Holistic Studies, 150 Lake Drive, Rhinebeck, United States
USD 0.00
