Camp Molly

A Fun and Safe Place for Siblings to Grieve

Camp Molly is a weekend sleepover camp for children and teens ages 8–17 who have experienced the death of a sibling. It provides a fun, safe place where kids can participate in camp activities while connecting with others who have experienced this type of loss.

We know that losing a sibling can be a difficult and lonely time, so meeting other kids who understand and have had similar experiences can help. At Camp Molly, kids grow to trust and share with one another, creating an environment for healing and friendship.

Overview

Camp Molly

When: October 10, 2020

Time: 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Where: Hagley Museum. Due to COVID-19 pandemic, we are hosting a one day outdoor camp at Hagley Museum this year. We hope to return to a weekend overnight camp next year at Camp Fairlee.

Cost: The program is free of charge to all campers.

Apply to Attend

Parents or guardians must complete applications for each child who would like to attend. Applications will be accepted until all camp spaces are filled. We recommend that you turn in applications as soon as possible in order to secure a space.

There are a limited number of spots available at Camp Molly and we want all campers to have a successful and positive experience. Our camp staff reviews each application to make sure Camp Molly can meet each child’s individual needs.

Required forms:

Options to Submit Completed Applications

Send by Mail

Camp Molly/Bereavement Services
Palliative and Supportive Care
Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children
1600 Rockland Road
Wilmington, DE 19803

Send by Email

camp_molly@nemours.org

Details and Directions

Details and Directions

 
Activities

Campers will be offered a balanced schedule of fun and therapeutic activities throughout the weekend. They will be able to participate in camp activities such as arts and crafts, sports, zip lining, rock wall climbing, hiking and camp fires, while also partaking in a Camp Molly remembrance ceremony and memory-making activities.

 
Staff

Camp Molly is staffed by caring health professionals from Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children. The team includes Child Life specialists, social workers, physicians, nurses and other specially trained volunteers.

 
Location
Camp Molly at Easter Seals Camp Fairlee

22342 Bay Shore Road
Chestertown, MD 21620
Phone: (410) 778-0566
Fax: (410) 778-0567

Camp Fairlee is a beautiful camp for recreation and respite, situated on 250 sprawling acres surrounding Fairlee Creek in Chestertown, Md. The location offers campers age 6 and up the opportunity to experience the joys and challenges of camp in a fully-accessible setting.

Read More About the Easter Seals Camp Fairlee »

 
Directions to Camp Molly
Camp Molly at Easter Seals Camp Fairlee

22342 Bay Shore Road
Chestertown, MD 21620
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From Philadelphia and Wilmington Area

  1. Take I-95 South towards Delaware.
  2. Take exit 4A for DE-7 South toward DE-1 South/Christiana Mall Road. Keep left, follow signs for DE-1 South/Dover and merge onto DE-1 South.
  3. Continue onto DE-1 South/U.S. 13 South.
  4. Continue onto DE-1 South (partial toll road).
  5. Take exit 136 for DE-299 toward U.S. 13/Odessa Middletown.
  6. Turn right onto DE-299 West/Middletown Odessa Road (signs for Delaware 299 West).
  7. Continue to follow DE-299 West.
  8. Turn left onto U.S. 301 South/Middletown Warwick Road.
  9. Continue to follow U.S. 301 South, entering Maryland.
  10. Take the exit toward Millington/Chestertown/MD-291.
  11. Turn left onto MD-701A.
  12. At the traffic circle, take the first exit onto MD-291 East.
  13. At the traffic circle, take the first exit onto MD-20 West/High Street.
  14. Continue to follow MD-20 West.
  15. Slight right onto Old Fairlee Road.
  16. Slight right onto Parsons Road.
  17. Turn right onto MD-298 East.
  18. Take the first left onto Bay Shore Road.
  19. Turn right into Easter Seals Camp Fairlee, 22242 Bay Shore Road, Chestertown, MD 21620.

From South New Jersey

  1. Take the New Jersey Turnpike South or 295 South towards Delaware/Delaware Memorial Bridge.
  2. Merge onto I-295 South/U.S. 40 West, entering Delaware.
  3. Exit onto U.S. 13 South/U.S. 40 West/North Dupont Parkway toward U.S. 40 West/Dover.
  4. Slight left onto U.S. 13 South.
  5. Continue onto DE-1 South.
  6. Take exit 136 for DE-299 toward U.S. 13/Odessa Middletown
  7. Turn right onto DE-299 West/Middletown Odessa Road (signs for Delaware 299 West).
  8. Continue to follow DE-299 West.
  9. Turn left onto U.S. 301 South/Middletown Warwick Road.
  10. Continue to follow U.S. 301 South, entering Maryland.
  11. Take the exit toward Millington/Chestertown/MD-291.
  12. Turn left onto MD-701A.
  13. At the traffic circle, take the first exit onto MD-291 East.
  14. At the traffic circle, take the first exit onto MD-20 West/High Street.
  15. Continue to follow MD-20 West.
  16. Slight right onto Old Fairlee Road.
  17. Slight right onto Parsons Road.
  18. Turn right onto MD-298 East.
  19. Take the first left onto Bay Shore Road.
  20. Turn right into Easter Seals Camp Fairlee, 22242 Bay Shore Road, Chestertown, MD 21620.
Mission and Goals

Camp Molly Mission for Kids

Camp Molly is a place where grieving kids can find their voices. It offers a safe outlet, a sense of normalcy, new ways of managing grief and a community that understands them.

The mission of Camp Molly is to provide children who have experienced the loss of a sibling a camping experience that connects them to kids in similar circumstances. Our camp provides a fun and safe way to express grief, and it also offers opportunities to remember their brothers and sisters.

Camp Molly is offered to children between the ages of 8–17 and is free of charge.

Goals at Camp Molly

Our camp aims to:
  • provide siblings with alternative outlets (art, music, circle time) to express feelings surrounding grief and loss that they would not otherwise be able to express
  • create a supportive environment that encourages siblings to share experiences, feelings and struggles with peers, trained professionals and volunteers
  • help decrease feelings of isolation and loneliness that are associated with the loss of a loved one
  • give siblings the opportunity to talk about their grief and their loved ones in a safe and judgment-free environment
  • nurture feelings of community by connecting siblings with other kids and teens with similar experiences
  • teach coping strategies that support your child’s abilities to deal with the stress and emotions associated with losing a loved one
  • allow “kids to be kids” in a place free of their everyday responsibilities
Volunteer and/or Donate

Volunteer at Camp Molly

If you would like to volunteer at Camp Molly, or you’d like more information on potential roles — including the amount of time and any training that may be required — please contact Palliative and Supportive Care Team at camp_molly@nemours.org or call (302) 651-4863.

Donation Opportunities

You can help provide a grieving child with a once-in-a-lifetime camp experience. Camp Molly relies solely on monetary and item donations from generous organizations and individuals to make each camper’s stay extra special. (All donations are fully deductible to the extent allowed by applicable law. Please consult your tax advisor for additional information and the deductibility of your donation.)

 
Monetary Donations

Your donation could make all the difference for a grieving child. Using the following link, please select "other" under the direct my donation tab and then type in Camp Molly. 
Make a Monetary Donation to Fund Campers and Activities »

 
Item Donations

Another great way you can help us make Camp Molly possible is to donate specific items. We’re in need of many supplies to ensure that camp will be jam-packed with fun activities.

Camp Donation Wish List

Craft supplies
  • fabric markers
  • Sharpie® markers
  • washable markers
  • chalk
  • stickers (assorted shapes, letters, colors, ages)
  • sticky gems
  • scissors
  • bead cord
  • tacky glue
  • glue sticks
  • foam stickers (assorted shapes and letters)
  • scrapbook paper
  • used magazines
  • glitter glue tubes
  • kid-friendly scissors
  • paintbrushes
  • poster paint
  • friendship bracelet string
  • beads (assortment of shapes, colors and textures)
Miscellaneous supplies
  • Rubbermaid® plastic storage bins, all sizes
  • flashlights
  • walkie talkies
  • journals
  • pens/pencils
  • stuffed animals
  • ponchos
  • hand sanitizers
  • votive candles (electric)
  • batteries
  • CD players
  • tissue packs
  • gift cards to Costco®, Walmart, Michaels® Arts & Crafts, Target, A.C. Moore Arts & Crafts, Amazon.com®
  • nail polish
  • streamers of all colors

If you’re interested in donating any of the above supplies for Camp Molly please contact Palliative and Supportive Care Team at camp_molly@nemours.org or call (302) 651-4863.

Contact Us

Camp Molly/
Bereavement Services

Palliative and Supportive Care
(302) 651-4863 
camp_molly@nemours.org

Learn More: Camp Molly

children participating in sack race at Camp Molly