Comfort Zone Camp
"a fun and safe place for grieving children"

Dear Parent/Guardian,

Thank you for your interest in sending your child to Comfort Zone Camp®. We promise to make this a memorable experience for your child. Enclosed is an information packet that includes all the necessary information to enroll your child in our weekend camp.

After you have completed and returned the entire packet, a grief counselor will contact you to talk with you first-hand about your child. The counselor can give you an overview of what you can expect from the camp. If we mutually determine that Comfort Zone Camp® can meet the needs of your child and there is space available, you will get a confirmation letter of your child’s acceptance. We will be maintaining a waiting list for our next camp session as well. If Comfort Zone Camp® is unable to meet your child’s needs, we will call to discuss that with you.

Parents/guardians are expected to provide their own transportation for dropping off and picking up their children at camp. Camp registration will be between 4:30–5:30 p.m. on Friday. All parents/guardians enrolling their children are expected to attend a closing memorial session on Sunday afternoon. Parents/guardians will have the opportunity to speak with camp staff/volunteers immediately after the closing session and discuss how the weekend was for your child.

Camp is limited to approximately 35 campers per session so please return your completed application promptly. Mail application to: Comfort Zone Camp®, 2101-A Westmoreland Street , Richmond, VA 23230 . There is no charge for the camp thanks to grants and donations from the community.

We look forward to making this a rewarding, fun and healing time for your child! Please address any questions you may have to: tel (804) 377-3430, toll free (866)-488-5679 or email: info@comfortzonecamp.org.

Sincerely,

Lynne B. Hughes
Executive Director

Comfort Zone Camp Application


Child’s Name (and nickname if applicable):
School Grade as of Fall of this year: Age: Birth Date:
Sex:
| Race:
School Attended:

Camp Session Interested in Attending:

Tuesday, August 19, 2008 to
Sunday, August 24, 2008
August Reunion Camp (Virginia)  
Location: Camp Hanover, Mechanicsville, VA
Ages: 7-12 years (Open only to repeat campers)
Friday, September 12, 2008 to
Sunday, September 14, 2008
September Weekend Camp (Virginia)  
Location: Camp Hanover, Mechanicsville, VA
Ages: 7 years old - 12th grade (Open to new and repeat campers)
Friday, September 26, 2008 to
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Fall California Camp  
Location: Malibu, CA
Ages: 7 years old - 12th grade (Open to new and repeat campers)
Friday, October 03, 2008 to
Sunday, October 05, 2008
October 3-5 Weekend Camp (Virginia)  
Location: Camp Hanover, Mechanicsville, VA
Ages: 7 years old - 12th grade (Open to new and repeat campers)
Friday, October 24, 2008 to
Sunday, October 26, 2008
October 24-26 Teen Camp (Virginia)  
Location: Camp Hanover, Mechanicsville, VA
Ages: 13-17 years (Open to new and repeat campers)
Friday, October 24, 2008 to
Sunday, October 26, 2008
October 24-26 All-Ages Weekend Camp (NJ)  
Location: Camp Mason - Blairstown, NJ
Ages: 7 years old - 12th grade (Open to new and repeat campers)
Friday, January 16, 2009 to
Sunday, January 18, 2009
January All-Ages Weekend Camp (California)  
Location: Malibu, CA - JCA Shalom
Ages: 7-17
Friday, January 23, 2009 to
Sunday, January 25, 2009
January All-Ages Weekend Camp (Virginia)  
Location: Richmond, Va - Camp Hanover
Ages: 7-17
Friday, March 13, 2009 to
Sunday, March 15, 2009
March Teen Weekend Camp (Virginia)  
Location: Richmond, Va - Camp Hanover
Ages: 13-17
Friday, April 17, 2009 to
Sunday, April 19, 2009
April All-Ages Weekend Camp (New Jersey)  
Location: Blairstown, NJ - Camp Mason
Ages: 7-17
Friday, April 17, 2009 to
Sunday, April 19, 2009
April All-Ages Weekend Camp (California)  
Location: Malibu, CA - JCA Shalom
Ages: 7-17
Friday, April 17, 2009 to
Sunday, April 19, 2009
April All-Ages Weekend Camp (Virginia)  
Location: Richmond, Va - Camp Hanover
Ages: 7-17
Friday, May 01, 2009 to
Sunday, May 03, 2009
May 1-3 All-Ages Weekend Camp (Virginia)  
Location: Richmond, Va - Camp Hanover
Ages: 7-17
Friday, May 29, 2009 to
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Young Adult Camp (Virginia)  
Location: Richmond, Va - Camp Hanover
Ages: 18-23
Friday, May 29, 2009 to
Sunday, May 31, 2009
May 29-31 All-Ages Weekend Camp (Virginia)  
Location: Richmond, Va - Camp Hanover
Ages: 7-17
Friday, June 05, 2009 to
Sunday, June 07, 2009
June All-Ages Weekend Camp (California)  
Location: Malibu, CA - JCA Shalom
Ages: 7-17
Friday, June 05, 2009 to
Sunday, June 07, 2009
June All-Ages Weekend Camp (New Jersey)  
Location: Blairstown, NJ - Camp Mason
Ages: 7-17
Thursday, July 16, 2009 to
Sunday, July 19, 2009
July All-Ages 4-Day Camp (Virginia)  
Location: Richmond, Va - Camp Hanover
Ages: 7-17
Tuesday, August 18, 2009 to
Sunday, August 23, 2009
August Reunion Camp (Virginia)  
Location: Richmond, Va - Camp Hanover
Ages: 7-12
Friday, September 25, 2009 to
Sunday, September 27, 2009
September All-Ages Weekend Camp (California)  
Location: Malibu, CA - JCA Shalom
Ages: 7-17
Friday, October 02, 2009 to
Sunday, October 04, 2009
October Teen Weekend Camp (Virginia)  
Location: Richmond, Va - Camp Hanover
Ages: 13-17
Friday, October 23, 2009 to
Sunday, October 25, 2009
October All-Ages Weekend Camp (New Jersey)  
Location: Blairstown, NJ - Camp Mason
Ages: 7-17
Friday, October 23, 2009 to
Sunday, October 25, 2009
October All-Ages Weekend Camp (Virginia)  
Location: Richmond, Va - Camp Hanover
Ages: 7-17
Friday, November 06, 2009 to
Sunday, November 08, 2009
November All-Ages Weekend Camp  
Location: Richmond, Va - Camp Hanover
Ages: 7-17


Parent/Legal Guardian:
Relationship:
Address:


City: State: ZIP:
Home Phone: Work: Phone:
Email Address:
Emergency Contact:
Relationship:
Address:


City: State: ZIP:
Home Phone: Work: Phone:
Name of Child’s Physician: Phone:
Name of Child’s Dentist: Phone:
Hospital of Choice:
Child’s Health Care Carrier: Effective Date:
Plan Number: Group Number:
Food Allergies: Drug Allergies:
Other Significant Allergies:
Please list any dietary restrictions (physician recommended/religious, etc.):

Please list your child’s religious affiliation (if any):
Has your child ever spent the night away from home?

Does your child have any sleep problems (i.e. sleepwalking, bedwetting, nightmares)?:

Please list any additional information (problems with eating, getting along with friend/peers or family members, school attendance, physical limitations, etc.):

Child’s T-Shirt Size:
Adult:
How did you find out about Comfort Zone Camp®? (Please be specific. Thanks.)

Would you like to speak to a veteran camp parent?
Please list any sports/interests/hobbies that your child has:


Please email a photo of your child to us at info@comfortzonecamp.org

Comfort Zone Camp®
Bereavement History

Please include as many details as possible when answering the following questions. Attach extra pages if necessary.
1. Who was the person who died (name):
2. How was the person related to the child?
3. What was the cause of death?
4. When did the death occur (date)?
5. Age of your child when the death occurred:
6. Where did this person die? Other
Please Explain:
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7. Was the child present at the time of death?
Explain circumstances:
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8. Did the child attend the funeral/memorial service?
If yes, what was your child’s reaction to / or comments about the service?
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9. Has your child received any professional support (i.e. school counselor, peer support group, psychologist, psychiatrist, pastoral counselor)? (if no, skip to #10)
If yes, is support currently being provided?
If counseling is no longer in progress, how long was the period of support provided?
10. Please explain how your child indicates that he/she is still grieving.
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11. Have there been multiple deaths of loved ones experienced by this child?
If yes, please describe the nature of death and the child’s relationship to the other person who died.
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12. Have there been any other changes/stresses in your child’s life (i.e. divorce, remarriage, relocation, illness)?
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Comfort Zone Camp®
Health History Form

Camper’s Name(Last) (First): _____________________________________________

Home Address: _________________________________________________________

Date of Birth:___________________ Age:__________ Sex:_______________

Child’s Height:__________________ Child’s Weight:_________________

Parent/Guardian’s Phone (Day):____________________ Evening:__________________

Health History (check those that apply):

_____ Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) _____ ADHD_____ Emotional Problems
_____ Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) _____ Asthma
_____ Allergies (foods, animals, beestings) _____ Convulsions/Seizures
_____ Constipation/Diarrhea _____ Ear Infections _____ Motion Sickness
_____ Diabetes _____ Fears _____ Fainting _____ Heart Disease
_____ Hearing Impairment _____ Hepatitis _____ HIV _____ Kidney Disease
_____ Menstrual Cramps_____ Sickle Cell Anemia_____ Developmentally Delayed
_____ Nightmares _____ Nosebleeds _____ Phobias _____ Special Dietary Needs
_____ Wears Glasses_____ Wears Contact Lenses
_____ Other (please explain)_____________________________________________

Please explain any information we need to know to care safely for your child:

_____________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

May we dispense tylenol in the dosage appropriate for your child’s age and weight, if needed? ___Yes ___No

Last Tetanus Shot:__________

Medications:____________________________________________________________

Are there any activities your child may not be able to participate in while at camp?:___ Yes ___ No

If yes, please explain:_____________________________________

Physician’s Name:______________________________ Phone Number:___________

To the best of my knowledge, the above information is correct and accurate.

______________________________________________________________________
Signature of Parent/Guardian Date

I give permission to agents of Comfort Zone Camp® to administer first aid to my child and authorize emergency transport to the nearest acute care facility.

______________________________________________________________________
Signature of Parent/Guardian Date

Comfort Zone Camp®
Physician’s Medication Order Form


This form is to be filled out by the parent, signed by the physician ordering medication and returned to Comfort Zone Camp®.

The following medications must be given during the camp: Note: The first dose of any new medication must be administered at home.

Name of Camper:__________________________________________________________

Medication Dosage Time(s) to be given

1. ______________________________________________________________________

2. ______________________________________________________________________

3. ______________________________________________________________________

Administration (Specify if medications are to be taken water, milk, food, etc.)____________

________________________________________________________________________

For medications listed above, list all side effects that should be observed by camp personnel.

1. ______________________________________________________________________

2. ______________________________________________________________________

3. ______________________________________________________________________

List any reasons for not giving medication at the prescribed time (vomiting, fever, drowsiness, convulsions):____________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

Physician’s Signature:_________________________________ Date:_________________

Parental Authorization:

I / We authorize and request Comfort Zone Camp® to administer the medication(s) prescribed by our physician, and in so doing relieve the camp, its agents, employees or representatives, of any responsibility for ill effects which may result from the administering of said prescribed medication as per the physician’s directions listed above.

______________________________________________________________________
Signature of Parent/Guardian Date


Comfort Zone Camp
Indemnification Agreement


1. I, ________________________________, hereby give permission for my child,
_________________________ to attend the Comfort Zone Camp® specified on the attached application.

I understand that the camp’s goal is to help facilitate the bereavement process of my child and provide support for him/her in expressing feelings of grief.

2. I give permission for my child to be photographed, videotaped or interviewed during Comfort Zone Camp under staff supervision. This material may be used for future publicity of Comfort Zone Camp® including the news media.

_____ Yes _____ No

Release

3. In consideration of the above-named child being granted permission by Comfort Zone Camp®, Inc. to attend Comfort Zone Camp®,

I, for myself and on behalf of my child, release and discharge Comfort Zone Camp®, Inc., its agents, Board of Directors, Officers, Volunteers, from all claims, demands, actions and judgments, which I or my child ever had or now has or may have against Comfort Zone Camp® for all personal injuries, either physical or emotional, known or unknown, and injury to property, real or personal, sustained by my child’s person or property during his or her negligence or any other fault.

By: ______________________________________________________________________


Indemnification Agreement

4. Also, in consideration of the above-named child being granted permission by Comfort Zone Camp® Inc., to attend Comfort Zone Camp® Inc.:

I agree to indemnify and hold harmless Comfort Zone Camp®, Inc. for any and all claims, demand, actions and judgments whatsoever of every name and nature, both in law and equity, which my child ever had or now has or may have against Comfort Zone Camp for all personal injuries, either physical or emotional, known or unknown, and injury to property, real or personal, sustained by my child’s person or property during his or her attendance at Comfort Zone Camp, including but not limited to, injury caused by or arising from Comfort Zone Camp®’s own negligence.

I, the undersigned, have read this release and understand all of its items.

DATE:___________________ ___________________________________________
Parent/Guardian

DATE:___________________ ___________________________________________
Parent/Guardian


Comfort Zone Camp®
Packing List

Camp Home Bedding
_____ _____ Sleeping Bag/Blanket & Sheets
_____ _____ Pillow

Clothing
_____ _____ Extra pair of shoes
_____ _____ Jacket, sweater, or sweatshirt
_____ _____ 2 Shirts – one long sleeve
_____ _____ 2 Pair shorts, 1 pair long pants
_____ _____ 3 Pairs socks
_____ _____ 3 Changes of underwear
_____ _____ 1 Pair of pajamas or sweat suit
_____ _____ Rain gear
_____ _____ 1 swim suit & towel (May-Aug camps)

Toiletries
_____ _____ Toothbrush and toothpaste
_____ _____ Deodorant—unscented
_____ _____ Soap/unscented in plastic bag
or plastic container
_____ _____ Bath towel
_____ _____ Washcloth in a zip-lock bag
_____ _____ Comb and brush

Other Items
_____ _____ Large flashlight w/extra bulb
and batteries
_____ _____ Sunscreen
_____ _____ Favorite stuffed animal
_____ _____ Hiking boots (optional)
_____ _____ Insect repellent (nonaerosol)
_____ _____ Water Bottle
_____ _____ Picture of Deceased Loved One
_____ _____ Shower shoes/Flip Flops

Note: If siblings are attending camp together, please send toiletries for each child as they may be assigned to different areas. Comfort Zone Camp does not allow items such as cell phones, radios, video games, large amounts of money and other valuables are not to be brought to camp. Comfort Zone Camp® will not be responsible for these items.

Comfort Zone Camp® does not allow items such gum or candy to be brought to camp unless given to a counselor to hand out to all campers. These items attract insects such as bees and hornets.


Please click here to print this form.
After signing where indicated, please mail or fax the completed form to us at:
Comfort Zone Camp * 2101-A Westmoreland Street * Richmond, VA 23230
Phone (804)377-3430 Toll-free (866)488-5679 or Fax (804)377-3433