- Camp Hope in Utah supports children affected by trauma through therapeutic activities.
- The camp is sponsored by the Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office.
- Participants bond over shared experiences, fostering resilience and healing from traumatic events.
KAMAS — Last week, more than 70 children attended a camp in the Uinta National Forest.
Like most camps, the week was filled with activities such as horse riding, archery and dodgeball, as well as nature hikes. Laughter could be heard throughout the camp area as several activities were taking place at the same time.
“You see these kids smiling. You see these kids talking. You see these kids making friendships and trusting friendships with each other. And these are kids that sometimes have no reason to trust anyone, and they have every reason to be fearful of everything,” Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill said. “You see them blossom into the kids they should be.”…