Hearts and Hooves Children’s Grief Support Day Camp in Rockford

A two-day grief support day camp offering a blend of age-appropriate, equine and therapeutic interventions to help children navigate the loss of a loved one.

Join the Rockford Park District, Perks Family Equine Center and Northern Illinois Hospice for Hearts and Hooves Children’s Grief Support Day Camp on  Aug. 7 and 8 in Rockford.

The loss of a loved one can trigger many challenging emotions. This two-day grief support camp will combine a unique blend of age-appropriate, therapeutic interventions to help children navigate these challenges.

Camp will include:

• A safe, supportive and engaging environment for children experiencing grief
• Experiencing Equine Assisted Services in a non-judgmental space for emotional expression and connection with horses, known for their sensitivity to human emotions
• Age-appropriate, structured grief support activities to help children understand their emotions, share their experiences and develop coping skills

All campers will need to bring a water bottle, sunscreen and bug spray.

Participants must also wear close-toed and close-heeled shoes. No sandals or Crocs will be allowed.

The cost is $10 per child. Spots are limited. A wait list will be available once all slots are filled.

Register for Hearts and Hooves and complete the participation waiver on the Rockford Park District’s website.

You can also call (815) 987-8800 to register for Heart and Hooves.

This program is made possible, in part, by funding from the Winnebago County Community Mental Health Board (WCCMHB) through the 1/2-cent sales tax.