News Release

VNA TO SPONSOR 10TH ANNUAL CAMP GOOD GRIEF

May 16, 2005 — The Visiting Nurses Association of Venango County will sponsor a day camp this summer for area young people who have experienced the death of a family member or friend.

The 10th annual Camp Good Grief is set from 9 am to 8 pm Tuesday, June 21, at Singing Hills Girl Scout Camp near Two Mile Run County Park.

The camp for youths ages 5 to 18 is a therapeutic, fun experience in which campers learn more about grief, meet others who have had similar experiences, and learn how to grow beyond their losses.

Activities will include swimming, canoeing, hiking, a campfire, hands-on workshops, a memorial service, a candle lighting ceremony and more.

The camp registration fee is $10. Financial help is available upon request for families who need assistance in covering this expense.

Families can sign up campers or learn more by calling the VNA office, 814-678-1111.

Certified bereavement counselors Valerie Motter and Jane Byham of the VNA staff are the camp directors.