CAMP NEWS | Chameleon's Journey Children's Grief Camp

Aug 83 min read

Let’s Talk Registration!!

On Sunday morning, August 11, camper registration for the 25th annual Chameleon’s Journey Fall Overnight Grief Camp will officially open!

Apr 302 min read

Thank You!!

Where do we even begin? You amaze us with your bravery and vulnerability, inviting us to sit witness to your stories and partner in your...

Apr 123 min read

You Can Be Nervous: Guiding the Youth of Our Community as a Camp Counselor at Chameleon's Journey

I can remember the impressions and concerns that flooded my brain when I was initially asked to volunteer: “Is this just a place people...

Apr 23 min read

The Easiest “Yes”

I’ve said “yes” to a lot of things in my life. In fact, most times I say “yes” more than I really should. But there have been a handful...

Mar 254 min read

Teenage Grief

I was 16 years old. It was supposed to be the year of driver’s license, road trips to visit potential colleges and anticipation of...

Mar 192 min read

Volunteering at Chameleon’s Journey Grief Camp

In 2021, my husband and I attended a fundraiser for Camp Thunderbird, where a teen shared how Chameleon's Journey had positively impacted...

Mar 122 min read

My Chameleon's Journey Family

For those that have participated in Chameleon’s Journey (CJ) as a Camper or a Counselor, you definitely understand when I say that CJ is...

Mar 43 min read

Registration for Chameleon's Journey Spring Grief Camp is Just Around the Corner

We invite you to join us for our Spring Camp on Saturday, April 27, from 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM at the Hemby YMCA Program Center located in...

Oct 18, 20232 min read

Chameleon’s Journey Addresses Food Inequity

On Saturday morning, October 14, campers and staff gathered on the banks of beautiful Lake Wylie at Camp Thunderbird to take part in...

Sep 25, 20232 min read

A Wonderful Partnership - Chameleon's Journey Partners with Holy Trinity Middle School

What started as a phone call to let potential campers in the Catholic School System in Charlotte know about Chameleon’s Journey has turned..

Aug 24, 20231 min read

Chameleon’s Journey 2023 is Almost Here and We Want You to be a Part of It!

Started in 2000, Chameleon’s Journey is an overnight grief camp for children and teens (ages 7-17) who are coping with the death...

Nov 2, 20211 min read

Chameleon's Journey Grief Camp - November 2021 Update

After careful consideration, the leadership of Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region has made the decision to cancel the virtual event

Aug 25, 20211 min read

Chameleon's Journey Grief Camp - August 2021 Covid-19 Update

After careful consideration of the various factors associated with an in-person grief camp...

Jul 19, 20214 min read

Climb for a Cause - Summiting Mount Denali in Support of Chameleon's Journey & Our Bereaved Youth

Some people move mountains on behalf of a righteous cause. Terry Robertson climbed one.

Jul 7, 20212 min read

Bereaved Parents Awareness Month - Tending A Grieving Heart, Together

Regardless of whether the child was young or if they had lived many years, bereaved parents suffer significantly. They need our sympathy...

Apr 27, 20211 min read

Chameleon's Journey 2021 and Covid-19

Covid-19 guidelines are changing rapidly each day and we are working closely with Camp Thunderbird with regards to Camper Safety...

Aug 30, 20201 min read

What Is Chameleon's Journey?

Chameleon’s Journey is an overnight grief camp for children and teens (ages 7-17) who are coping with the death of a loved one...

Aug 19, 20201 min read

Chameleon's Journey 2020, A Virtual Camp Experience: November 14, 2020 at 1pm via Zoom

In the best interest of our campers and staff, we are making our 21st annual Chameleon’s Journey grief camp a virtual experience.