Camp Brave Heart – Cornerstone Hospice
June 1 – 5, 2026
Camp Boggy Creek
30500 Brantley Branch Road
Eustis, FL 32736
Camp Brave Heart
Cornerstone Hospice, a Chapters Health System affiliate, invites you to Camp Brave Heart! Through specialized support tailored for children and teens, this weekend overnight camp provides a safe and welcoming space to explore grief and honor loved ones. Led by trained grief counselors and volunteers, each camp features therapeutic activities, celebrations of life, arts and crafts, and more, all at no cost to families.
Campers are supported by highly trained staff, provided meals, secure cabins, and structured programming that blends fun with emotional healing.
Camper FAQs
Who can attend Camp Brave Heart?
Camp is open to children and teens age 7-17 who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Camp is available not only to hospice families, but to any child in the service area who has experienced a loss.
How are campers supervised?
Your child’s safety is our top priority. Campers are supervised at all times by a team of highly trained grief counselors and volunteers. Every staff member and volunteer undergoes a comprehensive background check and receives extensive training in child safety, grief support, and camp procedures to ensure a safe and structured environment throughout the entire weekend.
Is there a cost to attend?
No. Thanks to the generous support of the community, Camp Brave Heart is provided at no cost to the families.
What activities do campers participate in?
Though camp formats vary by affiliate, most include:
- Arts & crafts
- Memorial or remembrance ceremonies
- Group discussions with grief professionals
- Swimming
- Sports and recreation
- Campfires
- Challenge games
- Music or creative expression
- Journaling, yoga, or mindfulness activities
- Horseback riding
Volunteer Camp Brave Heart
Cornerstone Hospice’s Camp Brave Heart is a meaningful and unforgettable experience for everyone involved, and volunteer spots fill quickly! Volunteers support campers through activities, companionship, and creating a safe, supportive environment.
All volunteers undergo background checks and receive comprehensive training on childhood grief, safety, and camp procedures.
Volunteer FAQs
In what roles can volunteers serve?
- Activities
- Clean‑up
- Additional event needs
- Cabin leaders
- Cabin Counselor
What are the volunteer requirements?
- Be 18+ and not a parent/relative of a camper
- Complete the full Volunteer Interest Form
- Sign required Compliance Packet and Liability Waiver
- Schedule and pass all screenings: background check, fingerprinting, TB test
- Submit: driver’s license, flu vaccine record or declination form (Mask required if declining flu vaccine)
- Provide emergency contact and medical information
- Attend multiple required volunteer training and pre‑camp sessions
- Submit and complete volunteer application to Camp Boggy Creek
- Attend volunteer orientation the day prior to camper arrival
- Volunteers must commit to attending the entire camp session
About Us
Established in 1983 as a community-centered, nonprofit entity, Chapters Health has grown exponentially through its radical approach to healthcare that leverages a one-of-a-kind system to support patients, families, and caregivers across the country, while remaining grounded in the mission of taking care of patients, or taking care of those who do®.






