Free camp caters to grieving youth
NORTH BERWICK, Maine — Camp Kita, a weeklong overnight camp for kids ages 8-17 who have lost a parent or loved one to suicide, has a new location for its third season.
The camp will be held in Rome and hosted at the Pine Tree Camp facilities, on the shores of Belgrade Lake in central Maine.
According to camp organizers, diligent fundraising efforts and an outpouring of financial and community support has allowed tuition to be waived for all campers for this third consecutive season, making it an accessible resource for any family in need.
Camp Kita was founded by the Mosher siblings of North Berwick as a recreational and therapeutic summer camp after their own personal experience following their father’s suicide. There are a balance of traditional camp activities — cabins, canoes, campfires and fun — along with support sessions aimed to help youth connect with peers with the aid of professional facilitators.
In this environment, campers are met with people who truly understand the unique grief a loved one’s suicide leaves behind. Each summer, Camp Kita attracts campers from New England and beyond.
The camp is now accepting applications for this season, which will run from Aug. 16-21, 2016.
For more information or to register a camper, visit www.campkita.com or email info@campkita.com.
