Embracing Memories kit available through UnityPoint Hospice

UnityPoint Hospice is inviting the community to pick up a Camp Embracing Memories winter camp kit.

The kit is provided is designed to add to a toolbox of coping skills that are helpful throughout life, but particularly as individuals work through the grief process. Supplies include everything needed for the child/teen and family to engage in the activities.

Included options will be based on participant ages:

  • A teen camp kit for those ages 13 and older
  • A child camp kit for those 12 years of age and younger

Activities include remembrance projects for families to complete with their child/children. Adults are encouraged to do these activities the children/teens. Conversation starters also are included.

The kits may be picked up between 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 13-16 at UnityPoint Hospice, 290 Blairs Ferry Rd, Suite 100, Cedar Rapids.

To sign-up to receive a kit, call (319) 369-7744 or email jamie.siela@unitypoint.org.

UnityPoint Hospice Bereavement Services is for children and the families that support them. This program is free for children and their families thanks to a partnership with Cedar Memorial.