Comfort Zone bereavement camp programs for children ages 7-17 include use of age-based support groups led by licensed grief therapists. “Big Buddy” adult volunteers who are screened and trained to serve as mentors are assigned a youth throughout the duration of camp. The camps also provide an array of traditional camp activities including arts and crafts, games, and campfires.
Families members of firefighters and first responders who have died in the line-of-duty.
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In partnership with Comfort Zone Camp (CZC) held a virtual Hal Bruno/CZC camp on Saturday, June 26. With their matching camps shirt on, 26 campers and Big Buddies (fire service volunteers) zoomed in to participated in the virtual Kids Camp and virtual bonfire/memorial service. Using the Zoom platform, camp began with icebreakers, interactive introductions, sing a-longs, and games. Campers and Big Buddies attended “healing circles” together and a virtual bonfire memorial service.
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