OneA PLACE TO HEAL

Camp WhittleHospice of Union County and Hospice of Anson County

are proud to offer Camp Whittle – a day of fun and

healing for children who have experienced the loss of a

loved one.

Saturday, October 5, 2013

8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Wingate Baptist Church

Carolinas HealthCare System

Hospice of Union County700 W. Roosevelt Blvd.Monroe, NC 28110Phone: 704-292-2100CarolinasHealthCare.org/hospice-of-union-county

Camp Whittle Registration FormPlease complete and return the Camp Whittle registration

form by September 30, 2013.

Yes, we want to participate in Camp Whittle.

Camp Member’s Name

Name of School and Grade

Mailing Address

City/State/Zip Code

Phone

Parent/Guardian Name

E-mail

Camper’s T-shirt Size

Submit this registration form to:

Hospice of Union County

Attn: Camp Whittle

700 W. Roosevelt Blvd.

Monroe, NC 28110

or

Katrina.cauble@carolinashealthcare.org

or

Fax: 704-292-2150

For more information, please contact Katrina Cauble at

704-292-2135.

Activities and programThe camp will provide games and activities to guide

each camper through the grieving process. All

activities are age appropriate.

8 a.m. Registration and breakfast

9 a.m. Instructions

9:15 a.m. Icebreaker

9:30 a.m. “Telling My Story”

10:45 a.m. Recreation

11:30 a.m. Lunch

12:45 p.m. “Express Yourself”

1:45 p.m. Recreation

3 p.m. “Colors of Grief”

3:30 p.m. Balloon ceremony (Parents arrive for

closing ceremonies)

4 p.m. Closing ceremony

What to bring to Camp Whittle• Medications and instructions

• Emergency contact information

• List of known allergies

• Copy of insurance card

• A parent or legal guardian to sign in

Sponsors and fundingCamp Whittle would not be possible without the

collaborative partnership between:

Wingate Baptist Church

Chick-fil-A

Cogentrix Energy

Hospice of Union County

Hospice of Anson County

What is Camp Whittle?Everyone feels grief when a loved one dies – including

children. Age affects how children understand, express

and cope with loss and grief.

Camp Whittle is a professionally directed day of

fun and healing for children who have experienced

the death of a loved one. The camp provides a safe

environment where children can connect and share

with others who have experienced a similar loss.

Where is Camp Whittle and when does it take place?Saturday, October 5, 2013

8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Wingate Baptist Church

109 East Elm Street

Wingate, NC 28174

Who can attend?Camp Whittle is for children in the first through sixth

grade who live in Union, Anson, Mecklenburg or Stanly

counties. Previous association of the child’s loved one

with Hospice of Union County or Hospice of Anson

County is not required.

How much does Camp Whittle cost?Thanks to the generous support of our communiy,

there is no cost to the family for children to attend

Camp Whittle.