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I am completely exhausted after this weekend, but my sleepless nights were well worth it! Volunteering at this incredible camp was an amazing experience. Through the therapeutic activities I was able to connect with so many kids of different ages and with different backgrounds. know that I made a difference.

Here is my attempt at creating a video for our class. I used some pictures from Caring Hearts Camp this weekend at Dallas Valley Ranch. Let me know what you think!

This weekend I am going to be volunteering at the Caring Hearts Camp at Dallas Valley Ranch put on by the Regina Palliative Care Unit. The camp is for children aged 4-18 who have recently lost a loved one. For one weekend I will be placing my own needs aside and focusing on the children as they move through the very difficult stages of grief.

At some point in my future career as an educator I will need to deal with death in the classroom as it is a part of life. So many children come into our classrooms with losses that deeply affect them in a school environment. Caring Hearts Camp gives kids a chance to just “be kids” for a weekend while talking and sharing with others who are experiences the same confusing emotions. We will be horse back riding, rock climbing, canoeing, singing, and remembering our loved ones.  Through these therapeutic activities at camp I hope to gain some experience in this area and listen to the stories that these children have to tell.  

Because I was at a meeting preparing for this camp, I was unable to be at class last night and I’m feeling a little overwhelmed with what I’ve missed. I know that I always find the time to finish assignments and projects, but right now I need to simply focus on getting through this weekend!