Art Therapy at Camp Kerry

I lead Art Therapy at Camp Kerry for the third time this year. Camp Kerry is a camp for families who are grieving--most of them have lost a parent/ spouse within the last few years.
http://www.campkerry.org/

Throughout the weekend we did so many art activities-- making nametags, banners, posters, jewelry, beaded animals, lanterns, butterfly wishes, kites... ! It was very busy, so I did not have much time to take photos. When I went to take my first photo I discovered that my batteries were dead in my camera! So, here are a few photos from our lantern ceremonies in the previous years. This year's lantern ceremony was similar, though in a different setting. The families all made and/or decorated their lanterns in commemoration of the person in their family who has passed away.



I left camp feeling so inspired by the families and their ability to love and give and be so strong and open through so much sadness. I was also blown away by the kids and their ability to create. They are art maniacs! They were in the art room every spare moment, creating away.