By WKTV Staff
Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids (GCGR) continues the tradition of Camp Sparkle for its 24th year with two free camp sessions.
The first session focuses on grief support and will be held June 16-20. The second session will focus on cancer support and be held June 23-27. Each session will be held on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Campers do not have to be a Gilda’s Club member to participate and may join and attend any or all camp dates that fit their schedule.
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Camp Sparkle supports overall emotional health and is open to children from all surrounding communities.
The program provides children with a chance to connect and interact with other children who having gone through cancer, have been impacted by a cancer journey of someone in their life, or experienced grief because of the death of a family member or friend.
Camp Sparkle is facilitated by Gilda’s Club professional program staff, is supported by trained volunteers, and will feature activities focusing on emotional well-being.
The camp will host guests from community partners including Grand Rapids Symphony, Josh Dunigan with Drums for All, and Grand Rapids Public Library. During the grief session on June 18, those in attendance will have an opportunity to learn breakdancing with Teknique Street Dance Academy.
Pre-registration is required. Those interested can register online here, email cfaust@gildasclubgr.org, or call 616-453-8300, ext. 117.
First Session: Grief Support
- Monday, June 16 – 9:15 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Wednesday, June 18 – 9:15 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Friday, June 20 – 9:15 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Second Session: Cancer Support
- Monday, June 23 – 9:15 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Wednesday, June 25 – 9:15 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Friday, June 27 – 9:15 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Note: Family day activities will be scheduled from 1-3 p.m. on the last day of camp for each session.
