Camp Encouragement: Pathfinders

Camp Encouragement: Pathfinders is a free, healing-centered program for teens ages 13-17 in Chester, PA or throughout Delaware County who have experienced loss. This may include the death of a loved one, divorce, incarceration, abandonment, or separation due to addiction or other difficult life circumstances.

Pathfinders gives teens a space to connect with peers who understand, process their experiences, and build resilience through age-appropriate activities, all in a supportive environment led by a licensed professional.

Pathfinders runs year-round. During the school year, teens meet the first Wednesday of each month from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m., with dinner and homework help provided. Each summer, teens come together for a two-week evening camp. All sessions take place at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 101 Washington Ave., Upper Chichester, PA 19014. This program is completely free to families, thanks to support from our community.

Registration is open year-round, and teens are welcome to join at any point. Please complete one form per teen. After you submit your registration, a team member will follow up with more information about your teen's enrollment status and the next session date. If you have questions, feel free to use the comments section at the end of the form.

Parent/Guardian Name

First NameLast Name

Teen's Name (Please complete form for each individual teen)

First NameLast Name

Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY) *Please note: Camp is for teens ages 13–17

Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Parent/Guardian E-mail Address

example@example.com

Primary Contact Number

Format: (000) 000-0000.

Can we send text messages?

Emergency Contact Name

First NameLast Name

Emergency Contact Phone Number

Format: (000) 000-0000.

Race/Ethnicity

What is your household income range? (Optional, for grant funding purposes)

Does your teen have any allergies?

If yes, please list all allergies (including food) below:

Do you and/or your teen have any experience with counseling in a group setting?

If yes, please explain and list any concerns you may have:

What concerns, if any, do you have about your teen attending this program?

Your Teens's Loss Experience

Name of person lost

Relationship to person lost

Date of Loss:

Cause of Loss:

Does your teen have memories of the person lost?

Was the loss expected?

Did your teen attend a funeral/memorial service?

Do you and others talk about the person lost?

Has your teen experienced the loss of additional people?

Has your teen received any professional support? (Support group, psychologist, school counseling)

Have there been any other changes or stresses in your teen's life? (Divorce, illness, relocation, etc.)

Was the person a member of the active, reserve, or National Guard, or a military veteran?

Describe the majority of your teen's memories of the person lost:

Has your teen exhibited any of the following behaviors? (Check all that apply)

Has your teen ever taken part in any of the programs offered by the Will Trippley Foundation? If so, kindly provide a list of the programs they have participated in.

How did you learn about Camp Encouragement?

Do you have any comments or questions?

Camp Encouragement: Pathfinders Registration