Though Gerard's House is not offering Camp Rainbow this year, please visit our "Events" link for information on this year's Summer Programs.

CampRainbow
A two-day overnight camp for children ages 8-11.

We are pleased to offer Camp Rainbow free of charge to all campers, thanks to generous donations and volunteer support. The children that participate at Camp Rainbow, children have a chance to spend a weekend in a safe, nurturing and supportive environment with other children who are grieving. They have many opportunities to have fun and to express all the feelings they may be having as part of their grieving process.

The camp is run by adult facilitators trained in supporting children through grief. A 2:1 ratio of children to adult facilitators allows individual attention and emotional support to be available to each child at all times.

Camp activities include play, arts and crafts, hiking, drama, music, swimming, and activities to help the child through the natural grieving process. The combination of typical camping activities and grief support provide a safe haven to assist children on their journey through grief.

What Kids Have said about Camp Rainbow:

• "It was great because I could say my feelings."
• "I liked everything. It made me feel better about missing my dad, because most of the girls in my cabin lost their dads."
• "I wish it was for the whole summer."
• "Now I know I'm not the only one who had someone die."
• "Camp Rainbow ROCKS!"