Ryan's Tree for grieving children is offered in six week sessions throughout the year with one-day specialty camps held several times during the year
Registration
For information on Ryan's Tree or to register for an
upcoming session, contact Rev. Robert Shrom,
St. Luke's Hospice Children's Bereavement
Coordinator, at 484-241-8043.
Ryan’s Tree for grieving children is available to children ages 5 – 18, with developmental and age appropriate break out sessions to allow for discussions and activities best suited for each group.
Expression of grief is encouraged through various activities including discussion, art, music, writing, play and physical release.
Sessions are held at locations conveniently located throughout the Lehigh Valley and surrounding counties with no fees charged to participants. Children are welcome to participate in as many sessions as necessary to receive the support needed to grieve the loss of their loved one.
Bethlehem Area
Six week sessions are held on Monday evenings from 6:30 pm to 8:15 pm. Pizza and beverages are served from 6:30 pm - 7 pm. Group activities begin promptly at 7 pm.
These age-appropriate groups meet on the second floor of the Kirk Center at First Presbyterian Church of Bethlehem at 2344 Center Street.
Parents or guardians must remain on site and may participate in an optional adult support group. Registration is required for participation in each session. A commitment is required to participate in all sessions (six weeks) to help build and maintain a meaningful support group for the children.
Six-Week Session
Fogelsville Area
Six week sessions are held on Thursday evenings from 6:30 pm to 8:15 pm. Pizza and beverages are served from 6:30 pm - 7 pm. Group activities begin promptly at 7 pm.
These age appropriate groups meet at St. John's Lutheran Church at 1028 Church Street.
Parents or guardians must remain on site and may participate in an optional adult support group. Registration is required for participation in each session. A commitment is required to participate in all sessions (six weeks) to help build and maintain a meaningful support group for the children.
Six-Week Session
One-Day Camp Program
- Saturday, March 27: 10 am - 3 pm
Carbon/Schuylkill County Area
At this time, we are holding specialty one-day camps in the Carbon/Schuylkill area.
One-Day Camp Program