School district to host grief support camp for kids

The School District of Rhinelander will host Camp George, a one-day grief support camp designed for children across the Northwoods who have experienced loss, on Oct. 3. Open to youth ages 6-14, Camp George offers a safe, compassionate space to process grief related to the loss of a loved one, pet, or family changes such as divorce, organizers said in a press release. Children will engage in healing activities such as crafting personalized T-shirts, breaking flower pots (a symbolic and therapeutic exercise), and exploring nature-based healing techniques—plus much more.

The camp will be held from 9 a.m. tp 1 p.m., with lunch included, at the Cedric A. Vig Outdoor Classroom (CAVOC). Facilitated by RHS school counselor Lexi Allen, the camp is open to youth age 6-14 and is not limited to Rhinelander residents.

It’s free to attend but pre-registration is required. To register, visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfCysuESD4uVbEzEI-kyqaFgVB5MDlQuKKw0KR2fxqhenLEXw/viewform?usp=header. For more information, contact Allen at allenale@rhinelander.k12.wi.us or by phone at 715-544-7646.