Adventist St. Thomas Hospice, a Non-Profit Organization Devoted to Serving Patients And

Camp Erin Chicago

Adventist St. Thomas Hospice, a non- profit organization devoted to serving patients and families through compassionate, supportive, and holistic care at the final stage of life, has partnered with The Moyer Foundation to facilitate Camp Erin Chicago.

Camp Erin® is a FREE, weekend long grief support camp to be held on August 26-28th, 2016 at Camp Manitoqua in Frankfort, IL, that is designed to help children and teenagers ages 6-17, who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling or someone close to them.

Camp Erin Chicago is open to all grieving children. Children from military families are invited and encouraged to apply.

Camp Erin combines traditional, fun camp activities with grief education and emotional support, facilitated by grief professionals and trained volunteers. Through interactions with other children and with adults, campers learn that they are not alone in their grief. Camp Erin provides a relaxed, safe and supportive setting for children to express emotions, share their grief and learn positive coping skills.

The Moyer Foundation is a public, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to provide comfort, hope and healing to children affected by loss and family addiction. Founded in 2000 by World Series champion pitcher Jamie Moyer and his wife Karen, The Foundation created and supports two signature programs. Camp Erin® is the nation's largest network of free bereavement camps for grieving children and teens ages 6 - 17. Camp Mariposa® is a free, first-of-its-kind program for children ages 9-12 impacted by a family member's addiction. For more information on The Moyer Foundation and its programs, please visit www.moyerfoundation.org. Get Involved Camp Erin is made possible through your participation and the support of many dedicated volunteers. Please:  ENROLL A CAMPER - Camp Erin is FREE to all campers. Registrations are being accepted on a first-come first-serve basis, with priority given to children who have not previously participated in the Camp Erin program. For more information, please contact Camp Director Laura Cottrell at 630-856-6985 or [email protected]  VOLUNTEER and be a part of an incredible weekend as a Big Buddy for camp or serve as support staff for activities! All volunteers will be required to undergo an interview process, background check and training. Please contact Laura Cottrell, camp director at 630-856-6985 or [email protected]  DONATE to help make this program possible. Monetary contributions are gratefully accepted at hinsdalehospitalfoundation.org, 630.856.2000 or by checks payable to Hinsdale Hospital Foundation (Hinsdale Hospital Foundation, Attn: Camp Erin, P.O. Box 130, Hinsdale IL 60522). Hinsdale Hospital Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization, tax ID # 52-1466387. Contact Laura to discuss donating supplies or services at: Laura Cottrell at 630-856-6985 or [email protected]