LSF Offers Camps to Help Children Cope with Oil Spill

16 July 2010

The Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill is now affecting Florida’s Gulf Coast, particularly in the Panhandle area. Many adults and children are showing signs of distress.

To help children deal with their emotions concerning the oil spill, Lutheran Services Florida, in partnership with the Florida Department of Children and Families and other local sponsors, will provide a therapeutic camp experience.

Camp Beyond the Horizon will address the educational and emotional needs of children affected by the disaster.

Camp Beyond the Horizon is specifically designed for children in grades kindergarten through six. The camp allows children to process their experiences and their grief in a safe, supportive, caring atmosphere that also offers fun and recreation.

The week-long camps will be held in churches and community centers in the affected areas.

There is no cost to families for children to participate.

The first four camps are scheduled as follows:

July 26-30: Grace Lutheran Church, Pensacola
July 26-30: St. Paul Lutheran Church, Pensacola
Aug. 2-6: Grace Lutheran Church, Pensacola
Aug. 16-20: St. Luke Methodist Church, Pensacola

Other camps will be scheduled based on need. Check back on this website for updates.

Volunteer and staff opportunities are also available at each camp site.

For more information about volunteer and staff positions or to register your child for camp, please contact LSF at 850-453-2772 or email jcochran@lsfnet.org.

Lutheran Services Florida is a statewide, nonprofit human services agency dedicated to helping all people in need regardless of religious affiliation, age or national origin. Headquartered in Tampa, the agency has more than 60 programs located throughout Florida. Since it was established in 1982, LSF has helped more than 800,000 children and families. LSF’s mission is to bring God’s healing, hope and help to people in need.

Click here to download a printable flier.

Click here for Camp Registration Form.

Click here for Church Bulletin Insert.

 

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