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Chameleon's Journey - Not Just a Kids Camp - A Parent Story
My story with Chameleon's Journey started in October of 2022. My husband spent 5 months, 5 days and 5 hours in the hospital with...
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What Chameleon's Journey Means to Me - A Camper Story
I started at Chameleon's Journey as a camper in 2007. When I was asked to share about my experience, I felt a rush of nerves and excitement
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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!
Aug 8, 20243 min read
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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 30, 20242 min read
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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 12, 20243 min read
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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...
Apr 2, 20243 min read
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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 25, 20244 min read
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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 19, 20242 min read
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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 12, 20242 min read
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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...
Mar 4, 20243 min read
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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...
Oct 18, 20232 min read
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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..
Sep 25, 20232 min read
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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...
Aug 24, 20231 min read
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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
Nov 2, 20211 min read
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Chameleon's Journey Grief Camp - August 2021 Covid-19 Update
After careful consideration of the various factors associated with an in-person grief camp...
Aug 25, 20211 min read
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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 19, 20214 min read
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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...
Jul 7, 20212 min read
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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...
Apr 27, 20211 min read
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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 30, 20201 min read
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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.
Aug 19, 20201 min read
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