Activities Galore

Swimming, hiking, campfires, hayrides, singalongs, crafts and a low-level ropes course are just a few of the activities campers will enjoy.

  A Camp With Heart

Hospice Austin's Camp Brave Heart brings together the fun of a recreational camp with grief support for kids ages 6 through 17 who have experienced the loss of a loved one due to death. In a few days packed with creative activities, campers are encouraged in their exploration of emotional, behavioral and physical adjustments to the loss.

  Exploring Feelings Together

Typically, kids who are grieving experience a sense of isolation as they struggle with profound and often confusing feelings. At Camp Brave Heart, campers discover that being with others their own age who have had similar experiences is a comfortable setting for exploring feelings. The camp is designed to be an intermingling of both fun and feelings. The health and emotional safety of campers is paramount and campers may participate in activities at their own levels of comfort. Counselors experienced in child and adolescent grief support lead discussions and exercises.

Camp Registration

Parents or guardians are asked to complete and return an application form. Upon acceptance, parents or guardiarns are asked to provide additional information. Campers are accepted on a first come, first served basis after a determination that the child is emotionally ready and able to participate and benefit from the camp.

The Heart of the Hill Country

Camp Brave Heart is held at John Knox Ranch outside Wimberley, in the heart of the beautiful Texas Hill Country. Bus transportation to and from the camp is provided from a location near Hospice Austin's main office in Northwest Austin.

• Camp is free of charge
• Open to boys and girls ages 6 to 17