Child and Teen Programs
Camp Dragonfly
This one-day retreat is designed to bring together grieving children and teens ages 6 to 17, as well as the key support people in their lives, who have experienced the loss of a loved one or are living with a loved one with a terminal illness.
The goal of the daylong camp is to offer support to all who have experienced a loss, to educate those attending about the grieving process, and to help families feel comfortable having sometimes difficult conversations about death and loss. The retreat is led by specially trained counselors and volunteers within a supportive environment in order to help meet the unique needs of grieving children, teens, and adults.
The camp is open to hospice families, as well as families in the community who have experienced the loss of a loved one or are anticipating a loss. Children must be accompanied by at least one adult.
Grief Camp – Camp Dragonfly Takes Place June 7, 2025
Andwell Health Partners announced that registration is now open for its free annual program designed to help children and teens as they deal with the loss of a loved one.
Camp Dragonfly takes place Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Tripp Lake Camp in Poland, ME. Children ages 6-17, their family members and others who support them are welcomed to attend. At least one adult must attend with a child. While there is no cost to participate, attendees must register by June 2nd.
The goal of the one-day camp is to offer assistance to youth who have experienced a loss and to help families feel comfortable having those difficult conversations with their children and other family members about death and loss. The camp also helps children who have not yet experienced a loss but have a family member with a terminal illness. Specially trained staff and volunteers provide a caring environment to help meet the unique needs of grieving children, teens and adults. The “campers” will participate in activities that are both beneficial as well as an opportunity to tell their story.
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