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!

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

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...

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

On Sunday morning, August 11, camper registration for the 25th annual Chameleon’s Journey Fall Overnight Grief Camp will officially open! 

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...

I can remember the impressions and concerns that flooded my brain when I was initially asked to volunteer: “Is this just a place people...

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...

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...

In 2021, my husband and I attended a fundraiser for Camp Thunderbird, where a teen shared how Chameleon's Journey had positively impacted...

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...

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...

On Saturday morning, October 14, campers and staff gathered on the banks of beautiful Lake Wylie at Camp Thunderbird to take part in...

What started as a phone call to let potential campers in the Catholic School System in Charlotte know about Chameleon’s Journey has turned..

Started in 2000, Chameleon’s Journey is an overnight grief camp for children and teens (ages 7-17) who are coping with the death...

After careful consideration, the leadership of Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region has made the decision to cancel the virtual event

After careful consideration of the various factors associated with an in-person grief camp...

Some people move mountains on behalf of a righteous cause. Terry Robertson climbed one.

Regardless of whether the child was young or if they had lived many years, bereaved parents suffer significantly. They need our sympathy...

Covid-19 guidelines are changing rapidly each day and we are working closely with Camp Thunderbird with regards to Camper Safety...