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What is Bluebonnet Retreat?
Bluebonnet Retreat offers, at no charge, a unique experience for adult cancer patients. Amidst the beauty of nature, campers are provided a creative, educational atmosphere of support with a focus on wellness.
The three-day, two-night camp is held at Garrett Creek Ranch Conference Center, located about 45 miles from Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Hurst-Euless-Bedford.
The retreat provides:
- A time for laughing, learning and listening
- Arts and crafts
- Physical activities
- A time for sharing and caring
- Cancer education
Who sponsors the retreat?
Bluebonnet Retreat is a special project of Texas Health Hurst-Euless-Bedford. It is funded through donations.
Who can attend?
Ambulatory adults age 18 or older who have been diagnosed with cancer within the past five years are invited to attend.
What is the campsite like?
Campers and counselors stay on a ranch in guest rooms decorated in different historical themes. Some of the activities at this 460-acre ranch include swimming, volleyball, a nature walk and a wildlife preserve. A list of items campers should bring will be provided.
Who are the counselors?
Camp counselors are members of the Texas Health HEB team, professionals from other areas of Texas Health Resources and community volunteers. The staff includes physicians, nurses, social workers, dieticians, physical and occupational therapists, radiation therapists, chaplains, cancer survivors, and volunteers.
To apply for a counselor position, download and print this cover letter and application.
How do I get there?
Transportation will be provided from the Texas Health HEB Edwards Cancer Center to and from the campsite on the first and last day of camp. If you wish, you may provide your own transportation.
Who do I contact?
Bluebonnet Retreat is held twice a year, during the spring and fall.
Completed applications for the Spring 2009 camp must be received by Feb. 6. Completed applications for the Fall 2009 camp must be received by Aug. 28. You will be notified by postcard when we have received your application.
Since attendance is limited to 40, selection of campers may be based on participation in previous camps. First time campers will receive priority. You will be notified by phone two weeks prior to camp to let you know whether or not you have been selected.
To be considered for the camp, print and complete the application and return it to:
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital
Hurst-Euless-Bedford Service Center
1600 Hospital Parkway
Bedford, Texas 76022
Fax: 817-848-4896
For more information, call the Texas Health HEB Service Center at 817-848-2000.
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