Camp Spero

06/21/2021

Alumni Campers! Join Bella and the rest of the Teen Camp Council at Camp Spero At Home Alumni July 31-August 1!

Enrollment closes soon.

05/06/2021

Philbin, our Camp Spero friend, is getting ready for this year’s virtual camp experience! Dressed in his camp t-shirt, he’s looking forward to sharing about his loved one, meeting new friends, participating in fun activities and snacking on some sweet treats.

Apply today to join us: https://elizabethhospice.org/grief-support/children/camp-spero/

04/09/2021

Like graham crackers, marshmallows and chocolate, we are better together. Join us for a s‘ more-filled campfire and much more this year at Camp Spero At Home! 🏕

Enrollment is open for this virtual camp experience for grieving children in our community—ages 7-17 years. The weekend offers creative, interactive ways for campers to share stories, meet other kids who are sharing similar experiences and have lots of fun. Campers receive a Camp-in-a-Box filled with goodies!

Apply today for our Newcomer Camp July 10-11 or Alumni Camp July 31-August 1 here: https://app.betterimpact.com/Application/Client?OrganizationGuid=e7eca9dd-f7a7-48af-9187-faac296e0b31.

03/29/2021

Camp Spero At Home enrollment is now open! 🎉

A virtual camp for grieving youth ages 7-17 years. This weekend offers creative, interactive ways for children and teens to share stories, meet other kids and have lots of fun! Each camper will receive a Camp-in-a-Box filled with camper supplies, Camp Spero memorabilia and sweet treats at no-cost.

Two session available:
🔷Newcomer Camp (new campers): July 10 and 11
🔷Alumni Camp (returning camper): July 31 and August 1

APPLY TODAY: https://app.betterimpact.com/Application/Client?OrganizationGuid=e7eca9dd-f7a7-48af-9187-faac296e0b31

12/01/2020

Today is !

Please consider giving to The Elizabeth Hospice and Camp Spero to ensure programs supporting grieving children and teens can continue to be offered at no-cost to our community. 💙

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11/19/2020

Today is National Children’s Grief Awareness Day. To honor this day, we invite you to:

💙 Wear BLUE to show support
💙 Check in on grieving children and teens so that no child grieves alone
💙 Invite children and teens in your life to share their grief story
💙 Offer resources about childhood bereavement to the community

Join us by creating a HOPE butterfly in honor of a loved one today and tagging us 🦋

11/18/2020

It starts with showing up. 💙
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Who is a person who holds space for your grief? Tag and comment 👇🏽
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11/03/2020

1:14 children and teens in the US will experience the death of a parent or sibling by the age of 18. Join us in raising awareness to support the grieving children and teens in our community. Contact us for support and resources!

11/03/2020

Did you know that November is Children’s Grief Awareness Month?

Our friends at NAGC National Alliance for Grieving Children have created a toolkit around talking to kids and teens about grief. Click on the link below to access it!

Children's Grief Awareness The National Alliance for Grieving Children is committed to serving as a catalyst for leading a national movement to educate, advocate and raise awareness about the needs of grieving children, teens and their families. This November, in observance of Children's Grief Awa....

10/15/2020

Thank you to our friends Mourning Hope Grief Center for sharing this with us 💙

Tonight at 7 p.m., in all time zones across the world, you can light a candle to remember the babies lost due to miscarriage, ectopic and molar pregnancy, stillbirth or infant death. Because of the time zone differences, the lighting of these candles creates a “wave of light” across the world. It’s a beautiful, moving and touching tribute to the families who have suffered. 💜

10/08/2020

Join the Elizabeth Hospice on Sunday, November 15 for Light Up A Life to honor and memorialize your loved one.

Event registration details are below.

We created a new way for you to honor and celebrate the people whose memories illuminate your life. Join us for LIGHT UP A LIFE 2020, on Sunday, November 15, in the outdoor courtyard of the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd. Stop by anytime between 4 pm and 6 pm. You’ll walk through a pathway of luminarias and have the opportunity to light a candle in memory of your special person. There will be live music and inspirational messages. We’ll be following the social distancing guidelines established during the pandemic. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. Register today at https://elizabethhospice.ejoinme.org/light-registration

09/04/2020

We are so grateful for the support of our generous community to ensure the Children’s Bereavement Program, including Camp Spero, continues to remain a free service for grieving children, teens and families!

Join us on Thursday, September 17th at 6:00p for a virtual fundraiser, Heart & Soul. An evening of music, testimonials from campers and much more!

Be sure to mark your calendar for Heart & Soul, an evening of music to benefit our Children’s Bereavement Program. This live broadcast will take place on Thursday, Sept. 17 at 6 pm. Eve Selis, award-winning artist and songwriter, will perform several songs from her newest album and you’ll hear from a few of the thousands of children whose lives have been touched by the grief support services provided by The Elizabeth Hospice. This virtual event is free and everyone is welcome. You can make your evening even more special by letting Vintana wine + dine do the cooking. For $150 per person, a 3-course modern California cuisine dinner will be delivered to your home. RSVP today at www.elizabethhospice.org/heartsoul.