"The Optimal Hospice team was like a grand orchestra. The coming and goings, the visits, getting the medications dialed in, making sure we were all comfortable and understood what was happening. Each and every member of mom's team brought something unique to the situation."
Shared during a
Light Up A Life celebration
Supporting Excellence in Hospice Care
The Optimal Hospice Foundation is a non-profit organization established to commit its resources to activities which are intended to ensure hospice care and other compassionate programs are available for families facing a life-limiting illness with particular emphasis on the underinsured or uninsured population.
Kids Camp
The loss of a loved one touches each member of the family, including children. To help young people through their bereavement, Optimal Hospice Foundation created Kids Camp. This summer camp program is specially designed for young people ages 8 - 16 that have experienced the loss of an immediate family member during the past year.
At Kids Camp, young people enjoy traditional camping activities, such as swimming and hiking, in an atmosphere where both staff and fellow campers understand their special needs. Kids Camp is currently held in the Bakersfield and Fresno areas and is open to the community.
This innovative experience is available at no cost to families, thanks to generous support from the community. Camp participants may be referred by school counselors, healthcare providers, family members and other individuals.
SAVE THE DATE
Fresno Kids Camp will be held on Friday July 11th - 13th at Camp Oakhurst.
Bakersfield Kids Camps will be held the first week of August. Session 1 ages 8-12 will be August 3rd - 5th and Session 2 ages 12-16 will be August 6th - 8th. Both sessions are held at Gergen Ski Ranch by Hart Park.
Thank you to the following companies and individuals who made Kids Camp 2013 possible.
- The Bakersfield Californian Foundation - Camp Sponsor
- C.A.R.E. for Kids - Camp Sponsor
- American Legion Riders Chapter 20 - Camp Sponsor
- KGET TV 17 - Media Sponsor
- American General Media - Media Sponsor
- Alternative Care Bakersfield - Day Camp Sponsor
- Auspice Home Care Fresno - Wrangler Sponsor
- Delta Theta Tau Sorority, Gamma XI Chapter Bakersfield - Friends of Kids Camp Sponsor
- In Memory of Chris Malicoat - Friends of Kids Camp Sponsor
- DeSheala Dixon, Dr. Corey Gonzales, CCPOA Wasco Chapter, Thiesen Dueker Financial, Northpointe Healthcare Centre - Donors
- Bolthouse Farms - Food Donor
If you are interested in being a sponsor for 2014 please contact Cherie Shoemake in the Foundation office at 661-716-8000 or via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
 Kids Camp Referral Form - Bakersfield | 109 Kb | |
| Kids Camp Referral Form - Fresno | 109 Kb | |
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