Camp Hope Connection 2.0

A weekend camp for adoptive families

Hope Connection 2.0

Hope Connection 2.0 is a therapeutic camp for adopted children and their adoptive parents and siblings. It evolved from the original summer camp created by Dr. Karyn Purvis and Dr. David Cross in the late 1990s – the origin of Trust-Based Relational Intervention®. More about TBRI®.

Your whole family will learn:

  • How to better connect with one another 
  • How to understand and meet each other’s needs 
  • How to regulate your behavior within your relationships

Timing and Schedule

Each camp consists of two weekends, and you’ll need to attend both. 

  • Fridays 5:30 – 8:00 PM
  • Saturdays 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Sundays 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM

 

Next camp dates

  • Please check back for upcoming Hope Connection 2.0 Camp dates and application deadlines, or ask us to notify you of new information by filling out our contact form.

What’s Required from Parents/Caregivers

  • Camp tuition is announced for each session and will include food and lodging.
  • Commit to attend both weekends of camp (Friday evenings through Sunday afternoons).
  • Commit 12-15 hours to complete preparation and training before camp:
    • Background check form
    • Training in sexual abuse awareness 
    • Interpersonal interview 
    • Watching three videos followed by questions and answers

What It’s Like

Over two weekends, your family will visit the TCU campus and be immersed in a fully TBRI caregiving environment.

  • Parents/caregivers will be trained and guided through TBRI knowledge, intervention and application by two highly skilled TBRI® Mentors.
  • You’ll be assigned a TBRI® Family Coach who will observe family interactions, answer questions and help problem-solve individual situations.
  • Your children will be assigned a TCU student trained in TBRI who will serve as their camp buddy and primary staff person.
  • We’ll provide breakfast, lunch and snacks during camp hours.
  • We’ll provide lodging Friday through Sunday during both weekends at a hotel we select near campus.

 

You can apply for a travel grant to cover other expenses, e.g., flights, mileage reimbursement.

Eligibility

  • You must have at least one child aged 5-12 who was adopted into your family.
  • All children must have been legal, permanent members of your family for at least one year at the time you apply.
  • All members of your family living at home must be able and willing to participate in camp both weekends.
  • All family members must be willing to be photographed during camp.
  • All family members must be willing to participate in research.
  • Both parents must complete a criminal background check.
  • Both parents must complete online pre-training before attending camp.
  • Families should be working with, or have access to, a TBRI® Practitioner to have support and resources after camp.

Apply

There are currently no Hope Connection 2.0 sessions scheduled.