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ORGANIZATION: Camp Agape Bereavement Camp for Children

  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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Summer Camp offers a way to connect children who have lost loved ones with other children who are experiencing the same thing. They are free to share their feelings, thoughts, and experiences with one another. In this safe and supportive environment, children gain a sense of belonging and learn they are not alone in their grief. The opportunity is for the specific role of "Buddy" at the Summer Camp program. Each child is matched with a Buddy, and you will be responsible for assisting your camper throughout the camp program. Must be 18 years of age or older, and pass a thorough background check. You will participate in all activities, including outdoor activities. This position can be physically demanding and requires stamina.

Camp location is Morgan's Camp in San Antonio, TX from June 1st- 5th, 2025

Please visit the website for more information on signing up to volunteer with us!

www.campagapetexas.org

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About Camp Agape Bereavement Camp for Children

Location:

P.O. Box 1484, Marble Falls, TX 78654, US

Mission Statement

Camp Agape is a safe place that provides a fun and supportive atmosphere, while fostering faith, healing and hope for children, teens, and families through their grief journey.

Description

Camp Agape is a grief support program that supports children and families who are grieving the death of a loved one. Each year, Camp Agape assists children and families who are dealing with the death of a parent or other significant familial figure from tragedies such as homicide, suicide, illness, military combat, and COVID-19. Camp Agape provides a summer camp, family camp, and after school program.

The trained staff and counselors are committed to sharing the belief that there is Hope beyond despair and will provide a safe and nurturing environment for the children to heal from the pain of grief. We typically have 4 groups separated into boy/girl groups by age where each camper is paired with a Buddy who will mentor the camper throughout the entire camp program.

A child’s unresolved grief results in mental health problems that increase government costs (conservatively estimated at $250,000 over the course of a lifetime, per the National Alliance for Grieving Children research) for social and criminal justice programs. Children who have experienced the death of a parent are more likely to suffer depression, have substance abuse issues or commit violent crimes. Camp Agape helps children address their grief by learning positive and age appropriate coping skills.

We work to make children’s lives easier and equip their families with the tools to help the entire family through the pain, anguish, and ambiguity of the trauma that is grief due to the loss of a loved one.

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Faith-Based
Veterans & Military Families
Children & Youth, Faith-Based, Veterans & Military Families

WHEN

Sun Jun 01, 2025 - Thu Jun 05, 2025
03:00 PM - 01:00 PM

WHERE

23400 Cibolo VistaSan Antonio, TX 78259

(29.65667,-98.38802)
 

SKILLS

  • Mental Health
  • Animal Therapy
  • Bereavement Support
  • Counseling / Mental Health
  • Crisis Counseling
  • Outdoor Recreation

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+
  • Public Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • This commitment is for our 4 day faith based grief camp- must stay overnight on site in San Antonio, TX for the duration of the 4 days!
  • Training ( 1 hr online prior) and 3 hours upon arrival at camp. Requires a positive outlook- patience in working with children and a heart to serve others!

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