Cornerstone’s Kids Program

Cornerstone is excited to share our NEW Cornerstone’s Kids program!  All children ages 6-17 living in Lake, Sumter, Orange, Osceola, Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties are eligible to participate in our program!

Cornerstone’s Kids was developed with the intention of creating a safe space for children to express themselves, while also helping to alleviate stress that comes with the natural cycle of life. With utilization of art therapy, creative writing, storytelling, play therapy and visualization, among other modalities, children can feel most comfortable exploring their thoughts and feelings through a medium that comes naturally to them.

As a member of the Cornerstone’s Kids program, your child will receive the following:

• A Cornerstone’s Kids welcome packet
• Access to exclusive member-only events
• Monthly Cornerstone’s Kids event calendars
• A card mailed out every year on his/her birthday
• A card mailed out every year on the death anniversary of his/her loved one (for bereaved members)
• Option to participate in Camp Bridges (for bereaved members)

Click HERE to register your child as a Cornerstone’s Kids member

 

Camp Brave Heart

Monday, June 1 to Friday, June 5, 2026

Click HERE for the Camp Brave Heart Camper Application

Click HERE for the Camp Brave Heart Volunteer Interest Form

Camp Bridges is a FREE, annual, overnight week of camp for children and teens grieving the loss of a loved one held at Camp Boggy Creek, 30500 Brantley Branch Road, Eustis, Florida.

Cornerstone Hospice, a Chapters Health System affiliate, invites you to Camp Brave Heart! Through specialized support tailored for children and teens, this weekend overnight camp provides a safe and welcoming space to explore grief and honor loved ones. Led by trained grief counselors and volunteers, each camp features therapeutic activities, celebrations of life, arts and crafts, and more, all at no cost to families.

Campers are supported by highly trained staff, provided meals, secure cabins, and structured programming that blends fun with emotional healing.

Who can attend Camp Brave Heart?

Camp is open to children and teens age 7-17 who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Camp is available not only to hospice families, but to any child in the service area who has experienced a loss.

How are campers supervised?

Your child’s safety is our top priority. Campers are supervised at all times by a team of highly trained grief counselors and volunteers. Every staff member and volunteer undergoes a comprehensive background check and receives extensive training in child safety, grief support, and camp procedures to ensure a safe and structured environment throughout the entire weekend.

Is there a cost to attend?

No. Thanks to the generous support of the community, Camp Brave Heart is provided at no cost to the families.

What activities do campers participate in?

Though camp formats vary by affiliate, most include:

• Arts & crafts
• Memorial or remembrance ceremonies
• Group discussions with grief professionals
• Swimming
• Sports and recreation
• Campfires
• Challenge games
• Music or creative expression
• Journaling, yoga, or mindfulness activities
• Horseback riding

Volunteer Camp Brave Heart

Cornerstone Hospice’s Camp Brave Heart is a meaningful and unforgettable experience for everyone involved, and volunteer spots fill quickly! Volunteers support campers through activities, companionship, and creating a safe, supportive environment.

All volunteers undergo background checks and receive comprehensive training on childhood grief, safety, and camp procedures.

In what roles can volunteers serve?

• Activities
• Clean‑up
• Additional event needs
• Cabin leaders
• Cabin Counselor

What are the volunteer requirements?

• Be 18+ and not a parent/relative of a camper
• Complete the full Volunteer Interest Form
• Sign required Compliance Packet and Liability Waiver
• Schedule and pass all screenings: background check, fingerprinting, TB test
• Submit: driver’s license, flu vaccine record or declination form (Mask required if declining flu vaccine)
• Provide emergency contact and medical information
• Attend multiple required volunteer training and pre‑camp sessions
• Submit and complete volunteer application to Camp Boggy Creek
• Attend volunteer orientation the day prior to camper arrival
• Volunteers must commit to attending the entire camp session

Children’s Bereavement Counseling

Children tend to grieve differently from adults, which means they require a unique and compassionate approach when helping them understand what has just happened to their loved one. Children don’t always know the words to verbalize how they feel about loss, and oftentimes try to be the “strong” one by delaying their grief process for the benefit of others. Talking to a specially trained professional can help!

Is your child struggling to cope with their grief after a loss? Our Children’s Bereavement Counselors are available Monday through Friday for individual bereavement counseling sessions. Please email cornerstoneskids@chaptershealth.org if you are interested in your child participating in individual bereavement counseling.

Group Counseling

Whether your child is struggling with grief after loss, or your teen is having a challenging time coping with recent world events, Cornerstone offers a variety of virtual support groups designed to meet the needs of children and teens in the central Florida area.

At this time, our Children’s Bereavement Counselors are offering the following support groups:

• Teen Virtual Support Group: for teens who have experienced the loss of a parent/guardian. Group is held virtually every-other Monday from 7pm to 7:45pm intended for teens up to age 20 (this group is currently running)
• Mid-August 2026 a new support group will begin
  Please email CornerstonesKids@cshospice.org if you are interested in participating or have questions about the groups offered.

About Our Children’s Bereavement Counselors