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In 1985, Hospice of Rutherford County hosted the first annual Camp Rainbows for grieving children. A grant from the Moyer Foundation in 2012 enabled HORC to expand the camp to accommodate children and teens under the name Camp Erin™ of the Carolinas. This camp and others like it throughout the country are the largest camps for children who have experienced the death of someone close to them. Camp Erin™ is named in memory of the Moyers friend, Erin Metcalf, who was diagnosed with cancer and died two years later at the age of 15.
Camp Erin™ of the Carolinas is a camp for kids and teens, ages 6-17, who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Facilitated by professional staff from Hospice of Rutherford County and trained volunteers, Camp Erin™ is offered free of charge to kids and teens throughout the Carolinas.
At Camp Erin™, kids have an opportunity to be around other kids who have experienced similar losses. They participate in typical camp activities (arts, crafts, field games, and more), as well as activities designed to help them understand and process their grief.
This year's Camp Erin™ of the Carolinas will be held from Fri., Nov. 13-Sun., Nov.15 at South Mountain Christian Camp in Bostic. Volunteers are needed for the weekend to assist with camp. A training will be conducted in October for volunteers. For more information about volunteer opportunities or to register your child, please contact Cy Miller at (828)245-0095 or cmiller@hospiceofrutherford.org
