My dad heard about “Camp Keaton” which is a bereavement camp for children and teens ages 7 through 17 who are grieving the death of someone close to them. I attended this camp in 2017, six years ago and I have to say it had an impact I didn’t think possible. At 12 years old, I was around other kids my age who have lost someone close to them. The camp taught me some amazing skills and lessons surrounding grief that I will never forget. This year when I was 18, I was able to go back to Camp Keaton not as a camper but as a cabin big buddy. It was the most rewarding experience I’ve gained from my trauma and grief experiences because giving back to the people/community that helped me most was truly one of my biggest goals.
Katherine Brettell Testimony
