Children grieve differently than adults. Some children have behavior problems, some struggle with school work, some become argumentative or fearful, some hesitate to be away from a parent, and many don't like to be alone. There is a great need for these kids to find support and guidance through their grief process. The Hope Center of Texoma, an outreach program of Home Hospice of Grayson, Cooke and Fannin Counties is inviting kids who have lost a loved one to attend Camp Dragonfly on October 3-5.

Camp Dragonfly is a weekend retreat, led by professional clinicians and trained staff, for children ages 8-12 who have suffered the death of a loved one. All activities at Camp Dragonfly are designed to help children heal. Kids will participate in art activities, games, nature hikes, discussions, and a camp fire with s'mores.

Children dealing with grief often feel isolated as well, feeling that no one understands. One of the goals of Camp Dragonfly is to give the campers a chance to be with others who can relate to their feelings of grief and sadness and to help them realize that they are not alone. The campers often report feeling better after attending camp.

"My child very much enjoyed camp," said a parent whose daughter attended an earlier session of camp. "She has always felt different from other children and camp seemed to make her feel like she belonged. She even wanted to go to summer camp when she thought it was a week-long Camp Dragonfly! The grief counselor I talked to was awesome! She was very honest and straight forward with me. She even asked me how I was handling everything."

Come see the difference that Home Hospice of Grayson, Cooke, and Fannin Counties is making in this community.