Camp GLOW (Giving Loved Ones Wings)

Grief Support for Kids in Wisconsin

Camp GLOW (Giving Loved Ones Wings) is a grief support day camp for kids ages 6-14 and their parent(s) or guardian(s) who are dealing with the loss of a loved one. Staffed by SSM Health at Home Spiritual & Grief Counselors and specially trained volunteers, the day camp gives kids the opportunity to share their grief in a safe space.

Registration Information

2024 Camp GLOW Schedule & Locations

June 8, 2024 | 10 AM – 3 PM
Oschner Park
903 Park St
Baraboo, WI 53913
Registration Deadline: May 24, 2024

October 12, 2024 | 10 AM – 3 PM
St. John the Baptist School
114 East Third Street
Waunakee, WI 53597
Registration Deadline: September 27, 2024

Camp GLOW

Giving Loved Ones Wings

Camp GLOW is a day camp for grieving children and the grown-ups who love them.

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What Camp GLOW Includes

Special Activities to Help Kids Process Grief

Since children often experience grief differently than adults, Camp GLOW is designed to specifically address children’s grief. During breakout sessions, campers decorate memory boxes to hold remembrances of their loved one, create scrapbooks of visual memories, and of course have plenty of time to laugh and play.

Parent/Guardian Support

Because loss affects whole families, we require that a parent/guardian attend Camp GLOW with their child to learn about the grieving process, including differences between adult and child grief. Camp GLOW holds a concurrent session for the adults while the children are involved in their various activities. The adult group will provide information and tools for the adults who are trying to help their children deal with grief and also grieving themselves.

Who Can Attend?

Camp GLOW is offered free of charge thanks to the generous support of donors to the SSM Health at Home Foundation of Wisconsin. The camp is open to any child who has suffered the death of a loved one, regardless of whether they or their family are served by SSM Health. Lunch, drinks, and snacks throughout the day are provided.

To learn more about Camp GLOW or to request information on upcoming sessions, please call 877-356-4514 or email hahwi.info@ssmhealth.com.