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Campers must be between the ages of 7-17 at the time of camp.
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While there are different types of grief and loss, Brooke’s Place programming is specific to the death of a significant person in the child’s life.
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No. Brooke's place invites campers to apply no matter who died, how they died, or when.
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At Camp Healing Tree Weekend, each camp group and cabin is made up of approximately eight campers. Brooke’s Place staff members are on-site throughout the weekend. In addition, every group has multiple camp Buddies and Facilitator volunteers who stay with them throughout the entire camp weekend. We have Nurses & Mental Health Professionals who volunteer over the weekend as well. All volunteers go through a background check, volunteer interview & training process.
At Camp Day, each group is made up of 8 - 10 campers. Volunteer facilitators are with each group throughout the day along with Brooke’s Place staff members, who are also on site.
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Our application process allows you to share concerns that you or your camper may have about coming to camp. We interview each camper & their family to learn more about the camper’s grief story and any needs they may have. During the interview, you and your camper can also ask questions and learn more about camp weekend.
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We welcome returning and new volunteers to join us at Camp Healing Tree weekend or our Day Camps each year! If interested, the first step would be to complete a volunteer application.. Once an application is received, a Brooke’s Place team member will reach out to review the next steps needed. Volunteer roles that interact directly with campers (e.g., Facilitator, Camper Buddy and Care Team) will require completion of an in-person Facilitator Training before camp weekend. If you have already completed an in-person Facilitator Training, you will be able to indicate this on your application.
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We have many volunteer role opportunities that help to support camp weekend! There are options for volunteer roles that work directly with campers and less direct roles that support ‘behind-the-scenes’ activities. Please see the camp volunteer application to learn more about the different volunteer role opportunities and requirements.
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Yes, all volunteers will complete a criminal history background check before camp.
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All weekend camp volunteers must be 18 years of age or older.