Thrive: Hope and Healing for Grieving Youth

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💚 Hope & Healing for Grieving Children

A faith-based ministry helping children and families navigate grief through connection, community, and hope.

🌿 Summer Camp • Aug. 11–14
👧 Ages 6–17 • No cost
👇 Register below

What if one week could change how a child carries their grief?In just one week, THRIVE Summer Camp begins.For many child...
08/04/2026

What if one week could change how a child carries their grief?

In just one week, THRIVE Summer Camp begins.

For many children, grief is something they carry quietly. They may seem fine on the outside while feeling overwhelmed on the inside. They don’t need someone to erase their grief—they need a place where they don’t have to carry it alone.

That’s what THRIVE is all about.

Throughout the week, children and teens who have experienced the loss of a loved one will build friendships with other kids who understand, learn healthy ways to cope with grief, enjoy unforgettable experiences throughout Cape May County, and be surrounded by caring, trained adults who listen, encourage, and remind them there is hope.

🌿 THRIVE Summer Camp
📅 August 11–14
👧 Ages 6–17
💚 FREE to attend

If you know a child or family navigating the loss of a parent, grandparent, sibling, or someone they love, we’d be honored to walk alongside them.

Scan the QR code or visit the link in our bio to register today.

Community can’t erase grief—but it can change how a child carries it. 💚When a child experiences the loss of someone they...
07/28/2026

Community can’t erase grief—but it can change how a child carries it. 💚

When a child experiences the loss of someone they love, the pain doesn’t disappear after the funeral. It doesn’t take the summer off. And it doesn’t always look the way we expect.

Some children become angry. Some withdraw. Some laugh and play as if nothing happened. Others try so hard to be “perfect” that no one realizes they’re hurting.

The truth is, grief can feel incredibly lonely—especially for children.

That’s why community matters.

Healing doesn’t happen because someone has all the right answers. It happens when a child feels seen, heard, understood, and knows they don’t have to carry their grief alone.

At THRIVE, children spend the week connecting with other kids who understand what they’re going through. Through games, creative activities, meaningful conversations, outdoor adventures, and the support of caring volunteers, they discover something incredibly important:

They’re not the only one.

Throughout the week, campers build friendships, learn healthy ways to cope with grief, express themselves through age-appropriate activities, and create memories that remind them hope is still possible. Thanks to the generosity of our community, they’ll also enjoy special experiences at places like Morey’s Piers, No Limits Academy, Avalon Surf Camp, and the Cape May County Zoo.

Because while community can’t erase grief…

it can change how a child carries it.

🌿 THRIVE Summer Camp
📅 August 11–14
🕘 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
👧 Ages 6–17
💚 Free to attend

If your child—or a child you know—has experienced the loss of a loved one, we’d be honored to walk alongside them toward hope and healing.

📲 Register today through the link in our bio or visit tlccma.org.'

💚 Not all childhood grief looks like tears.When children lose someone they love, grief doesn’t always look the way adult...
07/24/2026

💚 Not all childhood grief looks like tears.

When children lose someone they love, grief doesn’t always look the way adults expect.

Some children become angry.
Some withdraw.
Some complain of headaches or stomachaches.
Some try to be “perfect.”
Others quietly carry their pain, hoping no one notices.

Grief often shows up through behavior before children have the words to explain what they’re feeling.

As parents, caregivers, teachers, and friends, one of the greatest gifts we can give a grieving child is a safe place to be seen, heard, and understood.

Every child’s journey through grief is different—but no child should have to walk through it alone.

If this post encourages you, consider sharing it. You never know who may need this reminder today. 💚

We have our annual THRIVE Summer Camp coming up August 11 - 14. Registration link is in our bio.

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💚 What if one week could remind a grieving child they aren’t alone?When a child loses someone they love, life changes in...
07/16/2026

💚 What if one week could remind a grieving child they aren’t alone?

When a child loses someone they love, life changes in ways that aren’t always easy to see. Some children cry, while others become quiet, angry, anxious, or seem completely fine on the outside. Grief looks different for every child—but no child should have to carry it alone.

That’s why THRIVE exists.

THRIVE is a faith-based summer camp where children ages 6–17 who have experienced the loss of a loved one can connect with other kids who understand, build healthy coping skills, and be surrounded by caring adults who listen, encourage, and walk alongside them.

Throughout the week, children experience fun activities, meaningful conversations, and a supportive community that reminds them they’re seen, valued, and never alone.

🌿 THRIVE Summer Camp
📅 August 11–14
🕘 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
📍 The Lighthouse Church – Cape May Court House
💚 FREE for the entire week

If you know a family who could benefit from THRIVE, please share this post. Your share could help a child find hope and support during one of life’s most difficult seasons.

📲 Scan the QR code or visit the registration link in our bio to learn more and register.

Because every child grieves differently. Every child deserves support.

Sometimes, all it takes is one caring adult… one encouraging friend… one place to belong.THRIVE is more than a program—i...
07/06/2026

Sometimes, all it takes is one caring adult… one encouraging friend… one place to belong.

THRIVE is more than a program—it’s a community where children are known, loved, and encouraged.

This August, your child will experience:
❤️ Individual attention
🤝 Group connection
🌱 Hope for the future

📅 August 11–14 | 9 AM–3 PM
💲 Only $25

We’d love to welcome your family.

Grief doesn’t always look like grief.When children experience the loss of someone they love, they don’t always show it i...
07/01/2026

Grief doesn’t always look like grief.

When children experience the loss of someone they love, they don’t always show it in obvious ways.

Some children laugh and play.
Some become angry.
Some become quiet.
Some try to be the “perfect” child.
And many carry their grief silently.

Just because a child seems “okay” doesn’t always mean they are.

Children often need a safe place where they can express what they’re feeling, connect with others who understand, and know they don’t have to carry their grief alone.

At THRIVE, that’s exactly what we hope to provide—a caring community where children can be seen, heard, and supported as they navigate grief.

💚 Every child grieves differently.
💚 Every child deserves support.

If this resonates with you, follow along as we continue sharing resources, encouragement, and practical insights about childhood grief.

If your child has experienced loss, keep talking, keep listening, and keep reminding them they’re not alone. Because no child should have to grieve alone.

💚 Welcome to THRIVE.If you’re new here, we’re so glad you found us.THRIVE is a faith-based summer camp for children who ...
06/29/2026

💚 Welcome to THRIVE.

If you’re new here, we’re so glad you found us.

THRIVE is a faith-based summer camp for children who have experienced the loss of a parent, sibling, grandparent, or someone they love. Our heart is simple: to provide a safe place where children can connect with others who understand, learn healthy ways to cope with grief, and discover they are not alone.

We know that grief doesn’t always look the way people expect—especially in children. That’s why we’re passionate about creating a community where every child is seen, heard, and supported.

Over the next several weeks, we’ll be sharing encouragement, education about childhood grief, stories of hope, and a behind-the-scenes look at what makes THRIVE so special.

📍 New here? Be sure to check out our three pinned posts to learn:
• What THRIVE is
• Why grief doesn’t always look like grief
• How community helps children heal

🌿 THRIVE Summer Camp
📅 August 11–14
🕘 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
👧 Ages 6–17
💚 Only $25

Registration is now open! Visit the link in our bio (or on our page) to learn more and reserve your child’s spot.

Because no child should have to grieve alone. 💚

THRIVE is a faith-based program for children and teen who are grieving the loss of a loved one. The program is designed...
06/08/2026

THRIVE is a faith-based program for children and teen who are grieving the loss of a loved one. The program is designed to meet kids where they are in their grief and walk with them down a road of hope and healing.
THRIVE Camp offers engaging activities and discussions that provide children and teens grieving the death of a loved one, with opportunities to express their grief through creative and positive interactions with their peers. Children will participate in off-site events like surfing, boxing, amusement park activities and more. Lunch and snacks are provided.

All are welcome regardless of religious background.

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1248 Route 9 South, Cape May Court
House, NJ
08210

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