SandCastles Grief Support Program for Children and Families

"You'll experience so much joy and not even realize how impactful you're being just by sitting next to the campers" - Michele S., Volunteer

Make a difference in the lives of grieving children this summer at SandCastles Camp! Join us for volunteer orientation on June 23 or June 29: https://bit.ly/3TkAVAW

Why send your grieving child(ren) to SandCastles Camp? Because they will

🩷 Learn healthy coping skills
💙 Find a supportive community
💜 Discover they aren't alone

Start here: https://bit.ly/4v65L1f

"Anyone can volunteer at SandCastles Camp as long as you have a big heart and a commitment to making other people feel supported." - Rachel, SandCastles volunteer.

Sound like you? Join us at our next volunteer orientation on June 23 or 29th. Sign up today: https://bit.ly/4v65L1f

As Father’s Day comes up on the calendar, we are reminded that special events and milestones often amplify a student’s sense of loss. While grief doesn’t follow a schedule, your support can.

Check out the Coalition to Support Grieving Students guide to identify at-risk students early and share this resource with your fellow educators, school mental health staff, and administrators: https://bit.ly/4dDysfL

The Castle Cup Mini Golf Classic is back on Saturday, July 18 at the Royal Oak Golf Center! Join us for a fun-filled day of mini golf to benefit SandCastles: https://bit.ly/4uzRiui

SandCastles Camp is back August 14-16 at Camp Tamarack 🌞

Every year at SandCastles Camp, grieving children and teens come together for a weekend full of fun, laughter, support, and healing.

Interested in sending your children to camp? Start here: https://bit.ly/4v65L1f

Are you registered for the best golf outing of the year? Join us and other SandCastles supporters at the Henry Ford OptimEyes Golf Outing at the Links of Novi on June 25 at 10 AM!

It's an incredible day to benefit grieving children. Sign up today: https://bit.ly/4uAJ59O

If you know a student has experienced a death, reach out before the Father's Day activity. A private conversation describing the plan gives them a chance to prepare or ask for an alternative. Knowing they have a choice makes all the difference.

Preparation is key to supporting a grieving student. Check out this Coalition to Support Grieving Students resource to help your school team identify at-risk students early: https://bit.ly/4dDysfL

Did you know? You can donate to SandCastles when you grocery shop with Kroger's Community Rewards! Enroll today: https://bit.ly/41YWvj1