A place that provides fun, games and memories for the whole family again proves it’s serious when it comes to helping survivors of our nation’s heroes. Nickelodeon Suites Resort in Orlando, Florida, has again partnered with the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation to sponsor the Hal Bruno Camp for Children of Fallen Firefighters who have been honored at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial located in Emmitsburg, Maryland. The camp will be held August 8-11.
Structured camp activities provide an opportunity for children ages 4-6 from across the country to meet with others in their age group who share a similar experience. The camp provides a therapeutic component in combination with a fun setting, allowing campers to process their grief in a fun and safe environment. Campers will meet SpongeBob, Dora the Explorer, and other favorite cartoon characters and will have the Slime of their life!
Meetings with parents will focus on how to help children who are grieving. The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation will assist with travel expenses and provide lodging and meals. Fire service volunteers will help with the children’s activities.
Linda Hurley, Director of Survivor Programs, stated, “We wanted to introduce our kids to camp by providing a fun and positive experience that can help with their healing. After having our camp at Nick Hotel last year, we knew we had found the perfect place.”
Set on 24 beautiful acres, Nick Hotel is a family hotel destination that inspires play and imagination, along with exciting kid-friendly attractions. In recognition and appreciation of firefighters, nurses, police officers, and EMTs that serve their communities, Nick has created a “Hero” package to give back including special rates, discounts on food and beverage and resort experiences. Nickelodeon Suites Resort is a corporate sponsor of the Foundation.
About Nickelodeon Suites Resort
Located in the heart of Orlando’s tourism district, Nickelodeon Suites Resort, otherwise known as the Nick Hotel, is much more than a place for guests to lay their heads at night. From two over-the-top pool complexes with slides and flumes, to live entertainment and Character Breakfast featuring Nickelodeon’s beloved characters, to a multimillion dollar 4-D Theater, to the colorfully themed KidSuites and gallons upon gallons of slime, Nick Hotel offers nonstop activity from dawn to dusk for the entire family any time of the year. For more information about the Nick Hotel, visit www.nickhotel.com or call (877) NICK-KID.
About the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF)
The United States Congress created the NFFF to lead a nationwide effort to remember America’s fallen firefighters. Since 1992, the nonprofit foundation has developed and expanded programs to honor fallen fire heroes and assist their families and coworkers.