Parents who may feel anxious about leaving their children overnight camps need not worry, as staffers and facilities are aptly equipped. Camp Hopewell was held just three months after we discovered Rusty had diabetes, and I was nervous about letting him out of my sight, says Riley, but by the time I drove away, I was confident he was in very capable hands. Riley adds that the camp experience was as good for her as it was for her son. Camps fill up quickly, so if you find a good fit, start the application process early and make some new memories. 4577 Billy Maher Rd., Memphis.
Nature walks, games, creative writing, storytelling.
Art, recreation, music, support groups, and a memorial service. Carol Cressman, 767-6767, ext. Good Grief Teen Camp Good Grief has the same mission, but is geared for teens 13 to 16. Activities, cost, and contact are the same as above. This 10-week program offers healing for children and teens who have lost someone as the result of death or divorce.