Summer Camps
Grief support summer camps provide a supportive environment for children and teens who have experienced the loss of a parent, sibling, or primary caregiver. The camp programs, which may include their adult family members, help them to process their grief, connect with others facing similar challenges, and enjoy enriching activities.
Angel Wings Retreat
Angel Wings Retreat is a two-day bereavement camp for children and teens who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Activities include swimming, arts & crafts and small discussion groups to help explore thoughts and feelings about grief.
Camp Brave Heart
Camp BraveHeart, HopeHealth’s summer grief support program for children and teens, offers a nurturing environment for young ones aged 5-17 to navigate the complexities of grief stemming from the loss of a loved one. Located at the Hockomock Area YMCA in Massachusetts, this compassionate camp provides a safe haven where participants can openly express their emotions, fostering hope and facilitating healing.
Circle Camps
Circle Camps are free six-day, five-night programs for girls who have experienced the death of a parent. The camp day is a mix of traditional summer camp sports, grief-related projects, team building activities and leadership training. Additional activities include yoga, dance, photography, and nature walks.
Camp Comfort Zone
Camps are for kids 7-17, and young adults between the ages of 18-25, who have suffered the death of a parent, sibling, legal guardian, or significant person. Play games, hike, sing karaoke (or watch), and eat s’mores. Hear other kids’ stories, and have the chance to tell your own. Everything is done by choice, so you can share as much – or as little – as you want.
Camp Erin® Boston
Camp Erin Boston will be a one-day Family Camp program in Middleboro, MA and is offered at no cost to all families. Also offering online grief support through the HEARTplay℠ Program.
Experience Camps
Experience Camps are free one-week camps for children who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling or primary caregiver. We provide a safe environment where kids can explore their grief, break the isolation they may feel with their non-camp peers, and have a whole lot of fun.
Fleur de Lis Camp
Fleur de Lis Camp’s Circle Week integrates traditional overnight camp activities and fun with the opportunity to do some “grief work” in a safe and caring setting, under the guidance of an experienced Grief Team, surrounded by supportive peers.
Camp Good Grief
Camp Good Grief is a bereavement camp for grieving children and teenagers. The camp’s mission is to bring children and teens who are grieving together in a caring and supportive environment.
Camp Kesem
Camp Kesem is a free, week-long overnight summer camp experience designed for children ages 6-18 who are impacted by a parent’s cancer. This gives children the opportunity to build connections, relationships, provide avenues for self-expression and reflection, and to have fun with other kids who are going through similar experiences.
Camp Kita
Camp Kita is a week-long summer bereavement camp open, tuition free, to children ages 8-17 who are survivors of a loved one’s suicide. The camp provides all of the quintessential experiences of any rural summer camp. In addition, it provides clinical professionals who lead small peer support sessions and offer 24/7 trauma support.
Camp Stepping Stones
Camp Stepping Stones is for children ages 6 to 18 and their families who have experienced the death of someone important. It’s a space for parents/caregivers and kids to connect with other grieving families, to honor and remember those who have died, and have some fun.
TAPS
TAPS offers support programs for children and teenagers grieving the death of a military family member. Led by caring professionals in the fields of child development, grief support, mental health, and education, TAPS Youth Programs provide safe spaces for military children to be supported in their grief while also experiencing fun, adventure, mentorship, and camaraderie.
Wildflower
Wildflower provides the gift of summer camp and enrichment opportunities to children who have lost a parent. Our unique program provides individually tailored support for grieving families. Wildflower provides emotional and logistical support to the surviving parent, and the opportunity for at-risk children to receive the incredible experiences that summer camp brings.