A unique summer camp for children who have lost a loved one
will give MSU nursing students an opportunity to perform an important community
service.
Camp SMILE (Sharing Memories in a Loving Environment) will
be held at Camp Judy Layne May 29-31.
The camp is open to children, 7 to 17 years old, who have
recently suffered the loss of a loved one. They will participate in activities
such as swimming, archery, hiking and crafts, and bereavement counselors will
guide them through understanding their feelings of grief and loss. The camp is
offered free of charge, but there is an application process.
Students from MSU’s Department of Nursing will be involved
in a service learning opportunity at the camp. In order to participate,
students are required to take a specialized class in camp nursing to prepare to
serve at the camp. This is the eighth year students will be involved in the
camp, which is a collaborative effort between the Department of Nursing and St.
Claire Regional Hospice and Palliative Care.
For more information about Camp SMILE, contact Melanie Hurst
at 606-783-6808 or by email at mahurst@st-claire.org,
or Tiffany Fannin at 606-783-6895 or via email at tmfannin@st-claire.org.
For more information about MSU’s Department of Nursing,
visit http://www.moreheadstate.edu/nursing/.
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