Hearts to Art Performing Arts Summer Camp with Sarah Illiatovich-Goldman

Hey everyone, it’s Jenny Lisk and this is episode 56 of The Widowed Parent Podcast. It was such a pleasure to talk with Sarah Illiatovitch-Goldman, director of the Hearts to Art summer camp program at the Auditorium Theatre in Chicago. I always love being able to spotlight programs and resources for families in various locations. Hearts to Art runs a performing arts camp for kids ages 7-14 who have lost a parent or primary caregiver. Some topics Sarah and I discuss include: How and why the camp was started 16 years ago; The idea that you don’t need to love the arts to get something from participating; The kinds of performing arts activities kids can expect at camp; The grief work woven throughout the camp sessions; Their junior counselor program for teens; and Where to find resources if you’re outside the Chicago area. I hope you enjoy my discussion with Sarah Illiatovitch-Goldman.