A residential camp experience for Oswego County children aged 8-13 years old who have experienced the loss of a loved one.

How to apply to attend Camp Rainbow of Hope

Parents/Guardians of children aged 8-13 who have experienced the loss of a loved one, and would like their child to attend should complete a Camp Rainbow Camper Application or contact the Friends of Hospice at 343-5223 to request an application mailed to you.

All applications will be reviewed and parents of eligible children will be notified by a phone call.  No child is discriminated against for the purpose of admission to Camp Rainbow of Hope based upon his/her race, color, creed, national origin, age, or sex.

There is no charge for camp Rainbow of Hope thanks to the generous support of the Friends of Oswego County Hospice and the Oswego City-County Youth Bureau/Parks & Recreation.

 How to volunteer for Camp Rainbow of Hope

Each camper is teamed up with a teenage “Big Buddy” who is with them throughout the program. If you are 15 or older you can apply to be a big buddy.

Adult facilitators guide children through the program. Adult staff will be comfortable with death and dying issues and will have received training on bereavement issues.

Volunteers are also needed to help in the kitchen with food preparation and clean up. 

Download the Camp Rainbow Volunteer Application or call the Friends office at 343-5223 to request an application be mailed to you.