LAKEPORT, Calif. – Hospice Services of Lake County recognizes the unique ways children heal from a loss of a loved one and offer effective activities to help them navigate through their grief.

Families with children ages 5 years and older that have experienced the death of a loved one are invited to participate in a one-day free bereavement camp on Saturday, Oct. 20, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Lakeport.

Camp activities are designed for healing in a fun and positive environment with horse and pet therapy, music, food and a family art project.

Most of us will experience the life altering experience of losing a loved one – the death of a best friend, a parent, son or daughter. These losses can be even more traumatic to children and youth.

These are powerful life-changing events that, if not dealt with effectively, can cycle into a landslide of life-altering events.

Wings of Hope bereavement camps are offered by Hospice Services of Lake County periodically throughout the year and are facilitated by bereavement counselors and trained volunteers.

Preregistration is required. For more information and to reserve space, contact Jo Moore at (707) 263-6270, ext. 137, or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Hospice Services of Lake County provides the highest quality medical, emotional and spiritual care to help patients and their families navigate their end-of-life journeys.

For more information, call Hospice Services of Lake County, 707-263-6222.

Visit the organization’s website at www.lakecountyhospice.org.

Janine Smith-Citron is director of development for Hospice Services of Lake County.