Registration
Is any financial assistance available?
How do I apply for a scholarship?
To what address do I send checks or applications?
Can I get a refund if I need to cancel after I have registered?

Transportation
Is there transportation assistance to get to camp?

Accommodations
What are the overnight accommodations for campers?
Can I choose to sleep with my family members?
Can arrangements be made for special needs?

Dining
What kinds of meal services are offered at camp?
Can arrangements be made for special needs?

Health Care
What about health care?

What if my question is not here?

Back to Top

Where is Grief & Growing Camp held?
At Camp Tawonga , located on the middle fork of the Tuolumne River just outside Yosemite in the beautiful Stanislaus National Forest .
(Back to questions)

Who can attend?
Grief & Growing weekend is for adults, children, teens, extended families, and friends who are experiencing grief from recent or past losses of people in their life.
(Back to questions)

What are the camp program dates and times?
Friday, September 7 through Sunday, September 9, 2007 . The Grief and Growing program will begin at 5:00 PM on Friday and end at 1 PM on Sunday. You are welcome to arrive anytime after 3:00 PM . If possible, we recommend taking off the Monday after Camp to give yourself time to ease back into your routine.
(Back to questions)

What is the cost of Camp?
The cost of camp is as follows:
Adults: $245
Kids 3-17: $180
Kids under 2: $110
Scholarships are available. Please click here to see information on financial assistance.
(Back to questions)

What is grief programming?
Environment supportive of grief experiences, including professionally facilitated workshops, healing services and the healing power of music and nature.
(Back to questions)

What activities are available at Camp?
Grief and Growing provides a safe and supportive environment where individuals and families can meet others who have experienced similar losses. Camp offers opportunities to connect with others, using play, creative projects, rituals, song, discussion groups, and the healing power of nature.
(Back to questions)

How many participants will there be?
We generally have between 40 and 60 camp participants each year at Camp.
(Back to questions)

What is the ratio of campers to staff?
The ratio of camp staff to camp participants is usually 1:2 to 1:3. Staff is always available to discuss issues that arise over the course of the weekend.
(Back to questions)

What do we bring to Camp?
A packing list is included with the camper application and also with the camper acceptance packet mailing. If you cannot acquire the items on the list, please let us know and we may be able to assist you.
(Back to questions)

Can I use a cell phone, access the internet, and receive faxes at camp?
There is NO cellular service at camp. We have two pay phones located on the campground that take calling and credit cards only. Camp Tawonga ’s business phone number is (209) 962-7459 and is checked twice a day for messages. There is no public internet or fax services at Camp.
(Back to questions)

Is smoking allowed at Camp?
Yes, but only at the “Smoker’s Pit” at the Dining Hall. The National Forest that surrounds us is at extreme fire danger, so there is no smoking allowed anywhere in camp except the “Smoker’s Pit”.
(Back to questions)

What are the qualifications of the counselors?
Grief & Growing is professionally guided by griefcare specialists. Staff includes clinical specialists, camp counselors, medical personnel, massage therapists, workshop leaders, and camp specialists in ropes course, art and other camp activities. Even the kitchen staff is sensitized to the weekend’s purpose. Most of the staff have been with us for a number of years.
(Back to questions)

Registration

Is any financial assistance available?
Yes, we have a scholarship program to provide tuition assistance to those campers needing it. Our goal is to not let a lack of money keep someone who is interested from attending our camp.
(Back to questions)

How do I apply for a scholarship?
Please contact Bay Area Jewish Healing Center and ask for a Campership application at jewishhealing@ioaging.org or (415) 750-4197. Once it is processed we will contact you.
(Back to questions)

To what address do I send checks or applications?
Please make all checks out to Bay Area Jewish Healing Center (please write “Grief & Growing” in the memo line) and send them to:
Bay Area Jewish Healing Center
3330 Geary Blvd.
3 rd Floor West
San Francisco , CA 94118
(Back to questions)

Can I get a refund if I need to cancel after I have registered?
A full refund will be granted if Bay Area Jewish Healing Center is contacted before August 31, 2007 by 5:00pm . No refunds will be granted for cancellations on or after September 1, 2007. Contact us via email at jewishhealing@ioaging.org or call us at (415) 750-4197.
(Back to questions)

 Transportation

Is there transportation assistance to get to camp?
Yes. We attempt to match up participants to carpool to Camp. Please include your transportation requirements on your Family Information Form or contact us via email at jewishhealing@ioaging.org or call us at (415) 750-4197.
(Back to questions)

Accommodations

What are the overnight accommodations for campers?
Housing at camp is rustic. The wooden cabins, with bunk beds, are shared by two or three families. There is no electricity or plumbing in most cabins (except for the few reserved for participants with special health needs or families with infants). The central bathrooms, with hot showers and toilets, are just a short walk from the cabins. Although cabins are insulated, it will still be cold at night.
(Back to questions)

Can I choose to sleep with my family members?
Children over eight generally bunk with other kids their age and camp staff. Please let us know if your child would rather sleep with you. Our camp staff watch the children (all ages) in the evenings so you can participate in adult activities.
(Back to questions)

Can arrangements be made for special needs?
Anyone requiring special accommodations, equipment, or staffing must notify the Bay Area Jewish Healing Center, and send complete information with your Family Information Form so that we can best accommodate the situation.
(Back to questions)

Dining

What kinds of meal services are offered at camp?
Food at Tawonga is served “Kosher Style”. We don’t have a kosher kitchen. We can provide a vegetarian or vegan meal if requested.
(Back to questions)

Can arrangements be made for special needs?
Anyone requiring special diets and allergies must notify the Bay Area Jewish Healing Center, and send complete information with your Family Information Form so that we can best accommodate the situation.
(Back to questions)

 Health Care

What about health care?
There is a nurse on hand at Camp. It is critical to list any allergies (including to medicines), current medications taken, recent injuries, illnesses or anything else our medical staff should know on your Family Information Form.
(Back to questions)

What if my question is not here?
Contact us via email at jewishhealing@ioaging.org or call us at (415) 750-4197 to answer any other questions you may have about Grief & Growing.
(Back to questions)