Spend a weekend supporting young people ages 7-17 who have been impacted by homicide

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It’s a fact that kids go through a lifetime journey for their grief. Camp Sheilah is one important stop along the way. Loss by homicide doesn’t ever go away. Tragedy is not a one and done event. You don’t get over it. Instead, you take it with you. You become stronger and more resilient. You begin to build a path forward.

Camp Sheilah was created by a family that "gets it." The Doyle family founded the Sheilah A. Doyle Foundation in honor of their mother who was brutally murdered in 1993. The camp gives children clear affirmation that they are not alone on their journey.

Our campers are called "Jr. Explorers." Some of the experiences we have are making s’mores (or going straight for the chocolate!), climbing rock walls, zipping down zip lines, sitting by a bonfire and going to a BBQ. Camp is a supportive atmosphere where young people can be with each other in in small groups guided by a Licensed Social Worker or Counselor to explore where they are on their journey as well as engage in new experiences that encourage personal growth and teamwork.

As a volunteer, you could become an Explorer and join a camper all weekend on their journey, a Scout helping a group of campers through the weekend or you could be a Journey Helper working behind the scenes. We also have limited spots to be a camp photographer or nurse.

New volunteers must attend a training in order to be eligible to volunteer. Here is the facebook event with more information regarding volunteer training: https://www.facebook.com/events/445795509501022/?event_time_id=445795512834355