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CJ Fall Overnight Camp Registration opens Monday, August 18!!
We are just about a month away from the opening of Fall Overnight Camp Registration and want to pass along a few details to make your process as seamless as possible! Below, we cover some of the specifics as well as a few commonly asked questions. Don’t hesitate to contact us at 704.335.4300 with any specific concerns!
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Kevin’s Journey - A Camper Story
Cabins, a ropes course, pet therapy, memorial service, service project…these are the elements that make up the “magic” of Chameleon’s Journey, creating an environment where campers feel welcomed, affirmed and encouraged to explore their individual grief in an inviting setting with their peers. But it is the bravery of our campers who choose to invest themselves in these elements that forge a path from woundedness to healing. The following words serve as a reflection from on
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Chameleon's Journey - Not Just a Kids Camp - A Parent Story
My story with Chameleon's Journey started in October of 2022. My husband spent 5 months, 5 days and 5 hours in the hospital with...
Mar 283 min read


What Chameleon's Journey Means to Me - A Camper Story
I started at Chameleon's Journey as a camper in 2007. When I was asked to share about my experience, I felt a rush of nerves and excitement
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Let’s Talk Registration!!
On Sunday morning, August 11, camper registration for the 25th annual Chameleon’s Journey Fall Overnight Grief Camp will officially open!
Aug 8, 20243 min read


Thank You!!
Where do we even begin? You amaze us with your bravery and vulnerability, inviting us to sit witness to your stories and partner in your...
Apr 30, 20242 min read


You Can Be Nervous: Guiding the Youth of Our Community as a Camp Counselor at Chameleon's Journey
I can remember the impressions and concerns that flooded my brain when I was initially asked to volunteer: “Is this just a place people...
Apr 12, 20243 min read


The Easiest “Yes”
I’ve said “yes” to a lot of things in my life. In fact, most times I say “yes” more than I really should. But there have been a handful...
Apr 2, 20243 min read


Teenage Grief
I was 16 years old. It was supposed to be the year of driver’s license, road trips to visit potential colleges and anticipation of...
Mar 25, 20244 min read


Volunteering at Chameleon’s Journey Grief Camp
In 2021, my husband and I attended a fundraiser for Camp Thunderbird, where a teen shared how Chameleon's Journey had positively impacted...
Mar 19, 20242 min read


My Chameleon's Journey Family
For those that have participated in Chameleon’s Journey (CJ) as a Camper or a Counselor, you definitely understand when I say that CJ is...
Mar 12, 20242 min read


Registration for Chameleon's Journey Spring Grief Camp is Just Around the Corner
We invite you to join us for our Spring Camp on Saturday, April 27, from 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM at the Hemby YMCA Program Center located in...
Mar 4, 20243 min read


Chameleon’s Journey Addresses Food Inequity
On Saturday morning, October 14, campers and staff gathered on the banks of beautiful Lake Wylie at Camp Thunderbird to take part in...
Oct 18, 20232 min read


A Wonderful Partnership - Chameleon's Journey Partners with Holy Trinity Middle School
What started as a phone call to let potential campers in the Catholic School System in Charlotte know about Chameleon’s Journey has turned..
Sep 25, 20232 min read


Chameleon’s Journey 2023 is Almost Here and We Want You to be a Part of It!
Started in 2000, Chameleon’s Journey is an overnight grief camp for children and teens (ages 7-17) who are coping with the death...
Aug 24, 20231 min read


Chameleon's Journey Grief Camp - November 2021 Update
After careful consideration, the leadership of Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region has made the decision to cancel the virtual event
Nov 2, 20211 min read


Chameleon's Journey Grief Camp - August 2021 Covid-19 Update
After careful consideration of the various factors associated with an in-person grief camp...
Aug 25, 20211 min read


Climb for a Cause - Summiting Mount Denali in Support of Chameleon's Journey & Our Bereaved Youth
Some people move mountains on behalf of a righteous cause. Terry Robertson climbed one.
Jul 19, 20214 min read


Bereaved Parents Awareness Month - Tending A Grieving Heart, Together
Regardless of whether the child was young or if they had lived many years, bereaved parents suffer significantly. They need our sympathy...
Jul 7, 20212 min read


Chameleon's Journey 2021 and Covid-19
Covid-19 guidelines are changing rapidly each day and we are working closely with Camp Thunderbird with regards to Camper Safety...
Apr 27, 20211 min read
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