What is Camp Bright Star?

Camp Bright Star is a free day-camp sponsored by Hospice of Health First that provides a supportive environment for children ages 5-12 who have experienced the loss of a loved one.

How has Camp Bright Star helped Myla Rivera?

After losing her father in 2022, 13-year-old Myla Rivera has found comfort in creating art, like a tree painting with all the people she loves represented in the leaves, at Camp Bright Star.

Why did 15-year-old Benjamin Campbell start volunteering at Camp Bright Star?

After losing his father two years ago, Benjamin Campbell began volunteering at Camp Bright Star to help other kids with their grief, and in the process, he also began to heal his own.

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Grieving Teens Find Solace at Camp Bright Star: Healing Through Art, Music, and Community

17 Nov

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13-year-old Myla Rivera finds comfort in creating art at Camp Bright Star after losing her father
15-year-old Benjamin Campbell volunteers at the camp to help others while also healing his own grief
Camp Bright Star provides a supportive environment for children ages 5-12 who have experienced the loss of a loved one

Grieving Teens Find Solace at Camp Bright Star: Healing Through Art, Music, and Community

In November 2025, Camp Bright Star, a free day-camp sponsored by Hospice of Health First, welcomed 47 children and 28 volunteers for a day of art, music, movement, and play. The camp, held twice a year, provides a warm, supportive space for children ages 5-12 who have experienced the loss of a loved one.

For 13-year-old Myla Rivera of Melbourne, the camp has been a source of comfort since the passing of her father in 2022. Her favorite part is creating art, like the tree painting she made with all the people she loves represented in the leaves. "Looking at it just makes me feel happy and brings back good memories of camp," Rivera says.