The Hospice of Visiting Nurse Service (VNS) Center for Loss and Hope will hold a free camp daily June 23-25 from 8 a.m. " 4 p.m. to help children ages 6-11 process a significant loss, such as a parent, grandparent or sibling. The children will learn to manage and understand their grief through creative activities such as drama, music, art and sandtray activities. A morning snack, boxed lunch and afternoon snack will be provided each day. A staff of experienced facilitators, including school counselors and bereavement professionals, will oversee the children as they go through the creative stations. The camp will be held at the Justin T. Rogers Hospice Care Center at 3358 Ridgewood Road in Fairlawn and is being sponsored by the Westminster Presbyterian Church.

For more information or to register a child, please call Rochelle Sheppard, Spiritual Care and Bereavement Services Coordinator, at 330-668-4662 or 800-335-1455, Ext. 4662.

About Hospice of Visiting Nurse Service (VNS):
The purpose of Hospice of VNS is to alleviate suffering, engender hope, promote living and facilitate grieving among patients with serious or life-limiting illnesses, their families and their communities. Hospice of VNS is a 2006 and 2007 HomeCare Elite Top Agency, and is an affiliate of Visiting Nurse Service and Affiliates (comprised of Advanced Infusion Services, Hospice of VNS, VNS Personal Care Services, VNS Equipment & Supplies and Visiting Nurse Service). VNSA serves Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, Wayne and surrounding counties and is a member of the Akron General Health System. Visit us on the web at www.vnsa.com.