Camp Hope Gives Children A Safe Place To Heal After Domestic Violence

(Lafayette, LA) - Camp Hope, Faith House's annual summer camp, is fully underway, and the camp provides children impacted by domestic violence with a respite from those serious issues.

The camp is held each year by staff from Faith House and by multiple volunteers from the seven parishes served by the domestic violence shelter.

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How Faith House's Camp Hope Helps Children Impacted by Domestic Violence

Kristen Boutte, Director of Prevention & Development at Faith House, says it's a way for children to heal, know they aren't alone, and relax in an environment of kindness,

Camp Hope is more than just a summer camp—it's an opportunity for children to laugh, grow, build friendships, and discover their own strength.

Boutte says the children will be able to be a part of uplifting activities to strengthen self-esteem. Dealing with domestic violence has to be very tough for children, and providing a place to relax offers them time to just be children.

Faith House Offers Fun for Children Impacted by Domestic Violence

Camp Hope activities for young people include the following:

• Art
• Games
• Team-Building Activities
• Therapeutic Programming

Faith House and Camp Hope can't do this without the help of their faithful staff and volunteers. Officials at Faith House say this time is helping them to create positive memories and interactions.

READ MORE: FAITH HOUSE NEEDS RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION FOR DOMESTIC ABUSE SURVIVORS

Faith House Helps Those Dealing with Domestic Violence

Faith House officials want everyone to remember they are dedicated to helping those who are experiencing domestic violence,

Faith House has provided safety, shelter, advocacy, and support to survivors of domestic violence and their children throughout Acadiana and Central Louisiana.