Children who are grieving need a safe place to express their
feelings, someone to talk to openly about their thoughts and fears. We offer the following programs for children and families.
- The program uses art, music, storytelling, video and play activities in a group setting.
- The day is designed to help children express feelings, remember the person they loved, and provide them with ‘tools’ to continue toward healing.
- Lunch and snacks are provided.
Rain and Rainbows
It takes both rain and sunshine to make a rainbow.
Children who are grieving need a safe place to express their feelings, someone to talk to openly about their thoughts and fears, and guidance to help them incorporate the loss into their lives.
Hospice & Community Care offers Rain & Rainbows, a one-day camp for children ages 6-12 who are grieving. The program is offered free of charge and open to any child ages 6 - 12 who has experienced the death of a family member or friend.
Young Adult Support Group
Young adulthood is a time of transition which may include going to college, moving away from home, becoming more independent and assuming new responsibilities. A loss due to death can have a tremendous impact on a young adult’s life. Hospice & Community Care would like to help those young adults whose grief needs are often overlooked. We offer a six-week grief support group for young adults between the ages of 18 to 25 years old who has recently experienced the death of a family member or friend. If you are interested in joining this group, contact Hospice & Community Care at 803-329-1500 or e-mail info@hospicecommunitycare.org.
Camp Hopeful
When someone we care for dies, it awakens many emotions in us. Death can leave us feeling confused, lonely, sad or angry. When this happens to a teenager, feelings can seem overwhelming. Teens need people who will listen without judging. They also seek suggestions on how they can cope during this unsettled time. Often other teens who have had a loss are their best support.
Hospice & Community Care offers a one day grief support camp for adolescents between the ages of 13-18 who have recently experienced the death of someone significant in their life. The purpose of this camp is to provide an opportunity for adolescents to heal with other grieving adolescents in a safe environment that is supportive while providing a structure to learn, grow and play together.
Participants utilize a variety of techniques such as arts and crafts, poetry and music to aid in their grief process. Lunch and snacks are provided. Registration is required. If you would like more information on Camp Hopeful, call us at 803-329-1500.
Big Sky Family Camp 
Hospice & Community Care offers an annual one day grief support camp for children and their parents/guardians Big Sky Family Camp is designed for parents and their children to participate in grief-related activities to honor and remember the family member or friend that has died.
This camp meets the needs of families as a whole along with the individual units of the parent and child. Offered are bereavement group sessions for the adults and children as well as family time. The camp ends with a family memorial service where the life of each family’s loved one is honored. If you are interested in having your family participate in this camp, call us at 803-329-1500.
G.I.F.T (Grief in Families Together)
G.I.F.T. is a six-week family support group for parents/guardians and their children who have experienced the death of someone significant in their life.
The G.I.F.T. program includes: Parent information sessions on children and grief, a family meal each week and games for the whole family.
For more information or to register your familyf opr G.I.F.T., call Hospice & Community Care at 803-329-1500.
School Outreach
Hospice & Community is available to assist a school in a number of ways which include:
· Lead school-based grief support groups
· Present in-services for teachers
· Arrange public speaking to students on grief-related topics and issues
· Provide resources on children and grief
If your school is interested in these services, contact Hospice & Community Care by calling: 803-329-1500 or e-mail info@hospicecommunitycare.org.
The Garden of Hope
Children's Book
Children often don't understand death. Hospice & Community Care’s children’s book shares the story of the Butterfly family as they deal with the loss of Grandma Olivia. Through their journey, it tells about the hospice experience in a way children can understand. Books are $24.95 each and may be purchased by calling 800-895-CARE, 803-329-1500 or by e-mailing info@hospicecommunitycare.org.
