A no-cost weekend bereavement camp for kidshttp://www.campkoala.org/news/en-US2012-02-16T21:35:27ZSquarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)A LITTLE HOPE GRANThttp://www.campkoala.org/news/2012/2/15/a-little-hope-grant.htmlAdmin2012-02-16T00:53:15ZThank you to A LITTLE HOPE, for honoring us with a grant of $5,000!! We are very honored that you have chosen to help us help grieving children heal. Thank you very much!!

]]>WINTER WELLNESS DAY 2012, Thank you everyone!!1http://www.campkoala.org/news/2012/1/30/winter-wellness-day-2012-thank-you-everyone1.htmlAdmin2012-01-30T16:20:47ZThanks to all of the great staff at the Family Wellness Center, and to all of the participants who made this event a great success! It was fun, fulfilling and very educational. Thanks very, very much.]]>Thank you, CANC!!http://www.campkoala.org/news/2012/1/5/thank-you-canc.htmlAdmin2012-01-05T21:21:57ZA big THANK YOU to the Carlisle Area Nascar Club for hosting our Director at their meeting last night, and for donating $1000!!! Thank you very much for making a difference in Cumberland County, we really appreciate being selected for this award! Thanks for keeping it local!!

]]>WINTER WELLNESS DAY, SATURDAY JANUARY 28http://www.campkoala.org/news/2012/1/3/winter-wellness-day-saturday-january-28.htmlAdmin2012-01-03T18:51:12ZPlease join us for the second annual Winter Wellness Day Benefit!! Sponsored by the Family Wellness Center at Briarsdale (1000 Briarsdale Rd., Harrisburg). We have been chosen again as the nonprofit to benefit from the proceeds from this event!! Thank you very much for choosing us!

We would love to have as many Camp Koala friends as possible join us at this event. It is a fun day, where you get to pamper yourself! And, did we mention the amazing organic, catered lunch?

You can choose four of the eight workshops, and also two yoga classes. Like: 'YOUR HOLISTIC HOME SPA; DETOXIFY YOUR LIFE; MASSAGE; FOOD SENSITIVITY; THE HAPPY BRAIN,' etc...

And best of all, you enjoy free samples, goodie bags, door prizes, and an amazing silent auction! We're working on getting our silent auction items ready now!

You can visit this link to find a registration form to send in. The cost is $40-$45 per person, $70-$80/2. And, remember that Camp Koala will benefit from your registration fee.

Bring a friend!See you there, and thanks!!!

http://www.thefamilywellnesscenter.com/WWD%20Registration%20Form%202012.pdf

]]>Make a difference!!http://www.campkoala.org/news/2011/12/15/make-a-difference.htmlAdmin2011-12-16T02:03:43ZPlease consider making a holiday donation to Camp Koala. We are raising funds now to expand our Family Workshop in the Fall of 2012, to 12-16 workshops for the entire grieving family. We are also planning to include a community workshop, on grief awareness and grief support, in coordination with the Carlisle Family YMCA. Please help us make this dream a reality, Thanks!!!!

]]>Children's Grief Awareness Dayhttp://www.campkoala.org/news/2011/11/16/childrens-grief-awareness-day.htmlAdmin2011-11-17T04:31:39ZThursday, November 17th is Children's Grief Awareness Day. Please show your support of grieving children by wearing BLUE, or your Camp Koala t-shirt.
Bereavement is a universal experience – a burden that inevitably each of us will shoulder at some point in our lives. The irony is that as a society and as individuals, all too often we shy away from confronting the grief phenomenon, and therefore neglect the urgent need to help those struggling with grief – in particular, children who have suffered the death of a parent or sibling.
Let them know you care, and that you notice. Wear Blue! Thank you!!!!

]]>Children's Grief Awareness Day, Thursday Nov 17-wear BLUE!http://www.campkoala.org/news/2011/11/16/childrens-grief-awareness-day-thursday-nov-17-wear-blue.htmlAdmin2011-11-17T04:30:44ZThursday, November 17th is Children's Grief Awareness Day. Please show your support of grieving children by wearing BLUE, or your Camp Koala t-shirt.
Bereavement is a universal experience – a burden that inevitably each of us will shoulder at some point in our lives. The irony is that as a society and as individuals, all too often we shy away from confronting the grief phenomenon, and therefore neglect the urgent need to help those struggling with grief – in particular, children who have suffered the death of a parent.
Let them know you care, and that you notice. Wear Blue! Thank you!!!!

]]>BON TON Community Day Booklets Available NOWhttp://www.campkoala.org/news/2011/11/10/bon-ton-community-day-booklets-available-now.htmlAdmin2011-11-10T18:53:16ZPlease contact us if you would like to purchase a $5 BONTON coupon booklet for $5.

Inside, you will find a host of valuable coupons, including a $10 coupon off a $10 purchase, Wow!

And, Camp Koala keeps the entire $5 donation!!! Thanks!

]]>ALTERNATIVE GIFT FAIR, NOV 12, 9-2http://www.campkoala.org/news/2011/11/10/alternative-gift-fair-nov-12-9-2.htmlAdmin2011-11-10T18:49:19ZPlease join us on Saturday, November 12, from 9-2, at the First Church of the Brethren on Forge Road in Carlisle.

Along with other local nonprofit agencies, we will be participating in the ALTERNATIVE GIFT FAIR.

An Alternative Gift Fair offers an opportunity to give a meaningful, impactful gift for the holidays. From $10 and up, you can give a gift that can change or improve the life of someone in need, from our area.

For example, for $10, you can give a 'gift' to your loved one, in their honor, to Camp Koala. This provides a grieving child and their Big Buddy counselor each with a meal while they are at camp. There are all types of charities, and all levels of giving. We hope to see you there!

What a great way to show someone you care, it's a very thoughtful and meaningful gift!

]]>2nd Fall Family Workshop Nov 3, Register Nowhttp://www.campkoala.org/news/2011/10/25/2nd-fall-family-workshop-nov-3-register-now.htmlAdmin2011-10-25T17:58:27ZPlease call 258-1122 or email director@campkoala.org to register for our next workshop.

Our first workshop was a great success, and we had a great time. We are looking forward to the same families returning, as well as seeing some new families in November. Thanks!

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