Grief Camps & Retreats
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Camp Because Kids Grieve (BKG)
What is Camp BKG? Children and teens ages 6 to 17 attend a weekend camp experience that combines grief education and emotional support with fun, traditional camp activities. Led by bereavement professionals and caring volunteers, campers are provided a safe environment to explore their grief, learn essential coping skills, and make friends with peers who are also grieving. Additional services are offered to support the whole family outside of the camp weekend. The retreat weekend will help bereaved youth share their grief experiences in creative ways through art projects, time to talk and share, outdoor games and challenge courses, participate in memorial activities and even share a campfire experience! Camp is FREE to all campers through generous support and donations from local corporations and other area organizations. Parents or guardians must complete an application for each child or teen who would like to attend. Applications are accepted until all available spaces are filled. Space is limited, so please return the completed application as soon as possible. Please note that any camper who has attended camp in the past will be considered after all spaces are offered to new campers. Information about the Camp BKG 2022 will be posted when it becomes availible. For more information about Camp BKG, please contact the Because Kids Grieve at info@becausekidsgrieve.org. Registration questions can be left on their message line at 208-352-2994. Register at: https://becausekidsgrieve.org/what-is-camp-erin |
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FREE Camp Erin® Day Camp For Kids
September 25, 2021 Touchmark at Meadow Lake Village, 4037 E. Clocktower Lane, Meridian, ID 83642 This FREE camp will be from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm with a parent session from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm. Visit the Because Kids Grieve website for registration forms and more information at www.becausekidsgrieve.org If you have questions or need more info before registering, call 208-352-2994 or email info@becausekidsgrieve.org |
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Camp HOPE for Kids
October 9-10, 2021
Through playing, sharing, and being together in a camp setting with peers and staff who know the pain, the children and teenagers realize that the emotions they are feeling are a normal part of grief. What is happening to them happens to others everywhere, and at Camp HOPE, their pain is understood and shared. Campers will find themselves captivated by the picturesque setting of the camp site which features individual cabins, dining and shower facilities. Each camper will be housed in small groups of similar aged campers with three or more volunteer counselors. The camp is a 400 acre wildlife refuge which includes a 45-acre private lake that provides each camper with ample opportunity to enjoy nature. The Wisconsin Lions Camp is within easy driving distance from all parts of the state. Camp HOPE rents the Wisconsin Lions Camp (3834 County Road A, Rosholt, WI) in central Wisconsin two miles east of Rosholt and sixteen miles northeast of Stevens Point.
https://www.facebook.com/Camp-HOPE-for-Kids-151221138299947/?hc_ref=SEARCH
https://www.camphopeforkids.org/
October 9-10, 2021
Through playing, sharing, and being together in a camp setting with peers and staff who know the pain, the children and teenagers realize that the emotions they are feeling are a normal part of grief. What is happening to them happens to others everywhere, and at Camp HOPE, their pain is understood and shared. Campers will find themselves captivated by the picturesque setting of the camp site which features individual cabins, dining and shower facilities. Each camper will be housed in small groups of similar aged campers with three or more volunteer counselors. The camp is a 400 acre wildlife refuge which includes a 45-acre private lake that provides each camper with ample opportunity to enjoy nature. The Wisconsin Lions Camp is within easy driving distance from all parts of the state. Camp HOPE rents the Wisconsin Lions Camp (3834 County Road A, Rosholt, WI) in central Wisconsin two miles east of Rosholt and sixteen miles northeast of Stevens Point.
https://www.facebook.com/Camp-HOPE-for-Kids-151221138299947/?hc_ref=SEARCH
https://www.camphopeforkids.org/
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Camp Kesem at Boise State
208-643-2981 140 S Center Street PO Box 823, Rexburg, ID 83460 Camp Kesem is a nationwide community, driven by passionate college student leaders, that supports children through and beyond their parent's cancer. Camp Kesem runs over 100 weeks of fun, action-packed and 100% free-of-charge camps from coast-to-coast every summer. Serving children ages 6 to 18, their campers experience a warm and loving environment with other children who have similar life experiences. This community provides the foundation for confidence building, improved communication skills, enhanced life outlook and attitude. https://www.campkesem.org/find-a-camp/camp-kesem-boise-state https://www.facebook.com/CampKesemBoiseState tetonvalley@campkesem.org |
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Camp LOLO Bereavement Camp
208-869-6998 P.O. Box 190948, Boise, Idaho 83719 camploloidaho@gmail.com Camp LOLO is a two-day camp held annually for children and teens struggling with grief over the Loss Of a Loved One. LOLO stands for Loss of a Loved one. One of the many needs that grieving children have is to be with others of their own age with similar grief andloss experiences. Camp LOLOis free to all campers. Unfortunately, Camp LoLo 2020 has been canceled to to concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic. They plan to be back in 2021. https://www.camplolo.org/ https://www.facebook.com/camploloidaho/ https://www.instagram.com/camploloidaho/ |
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Camp Widow® Camp Widow® is a unique and incredible experience. This innovative program provides practical tools and research-informed resources for widowed persons rebuilding their lives in the aftermath of the death of a spouse or partner. They offer both weekend long and one day events across the United States and in a variety of International locations. https://campwidow.org/ |
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Comfort Zone Camp
Comfort Zone Camp is a nonprofit 501(c)3 bereavement organization that transforms the lives of children who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling, or primary caregiver. Their programs are free of charge and include confidence building activities and age-based support groups that break the emotional isolation grief often brings. Comfort Zone’s programs are offered to children ages 7-17, and their families for the family programs, plus they offer young adult programs for 18-25 year olds. Held year-round across the country, their primary locations are California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, North Carolina and Virginia (HQ). They also partner with organizations to serve their local or specific communities through their Partnership and Community by Design Programs. https://www.facebook.com/comfortzonecamp/ https://comfortzonecamp.org/ |
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ELuna Network
Eluna created Camp Erin which has grown into the largest free bereavement program for children and teens in the U.S. and Canada. https://elunanetwork.org/camps-programs/camp-erin/ |
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Experience Camps
Experience Camps is a national, no-cost program for grieving children who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling or primary caregiver. Our one-week, overnight summer camp and year-round programs help to reframe the experience of grief and empower kids to develop invaluable coping skills that enable them to move forward with their lives. Through compassion, connection, and play, Experience Camps empowers grieving children to embody a life full of hope and possibility.
https://experiencecamps.org/
https://www.facebook.com/experiencecamps
Experience Camps is a national, no-cost program for grieving children who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling or primary caregiver. Our one-week, overnight summer camp and year-round programs help to reframe the experience of grief and empower kids to develop invaluable coping skills that enable them to move forward with their lives. Through compassion, connection, and play, Experience Camps empowers grieving children to embody a life full of hope and possibility.
https://experiencecamps.org/
https://www.facebook.com/experiencecamps
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Faith & Grief Ministries Retreats
In the splendor of nature and sacred places, the weekend retreats explores stories that focus on grief, presentations on the nature and dynamics of grief, small group discussions, and spiritual practices designed to promote comfort. Faith & Grief Ministries’ weekend retreats provide you with a safe venue to wrestle with the dynamics of grief and to experience significant measures of hope and encouragement. Upcoming Retreats for 2021: Finding Hope & Comfort for Your Grief Journey - Gilmont, Gilmer, Texas, October 8-10, 2021 Finding Comfort & Hope - Montreat Conference Center, Montreat, North Carolina - October 29-31, 2021 A Safe Place: A Retreat for Bereaved Parents - Mo-Ranch, Hunt, Texas - November 7 - 9, 2021 https://www.faithandgrief.org/retreats/ |
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Ohana Oasis
Ohana Oasis provides healing and restoration to bereaved parents through free, week-long retreats on the Hawaiian island of Kauai and supportive, lifelong connections. The Ohana Oasis retreat is available to participants free of charge regardless of income. Our objective is to create a healing and joyful experience for parents that is not clouded by financial concerns. Due to challenges related to the pandemic their in-person retreats have been on hold, but they have put together a virtual retreat experience, which will potentially allow them to serve so many more parents than they otherwise could have. They'll be launching their inaugural virtual retreat for up to ten parents soon. It’ll be a combination of videos, at-home worksheets, and weekly virtual gatherings capped with a weekend stay-cation the whole cohort takes at the same time. https://www.facebook.com/OhanaOasis/ https://ohanaoasis.org/ |
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The Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC) Foundation Family Retreat 2021
September 24 – 26, 2021 at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
The SUDC Foundation Family Retreat 2021 is scheduled to be held September 24th – 26th in San Antonio, Texas. Families affected by the sudden, unexpected
or unexplained loss of a child who are registered with the SUDC Foundation are invited to this one-of-a-kind opportunity to come together to restore, reconnect
and renew. The retreat will feature unique experiences for connection that will protect and support the physical, mental and emotional health of our families.
Activities include educational opportunities and family-fun events specifically designed for grieving families to connect and heal. All details of the retreat are
subject to change based on local and national COVID-19 mitigation guidelines and the guidance from SUDC Foundation medical advisors to ensure the health
and safety of all our guests. This year’s retreat will be held at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa.
For more information and to register visit: https://sudc.org/family-retreat-2021/
September 24 – 26, 2021 at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
The SUDC Foundation Family Retreat 2021 is scheduled to be held September 24th – 26th in San Antonio, Texas. Families affected by the sudden, unexpected
or unexplained loss of a child who are registered with the SUDC Foundation are invited to this one-of-a-kind opportunity to come together to restore, reconnect
and renew. The retreat will feature unique experiences for connection that will protect and support the physical, mental and emotional health of our families.
Activities include educational opportunities and family-fun events specifically designed for grieving families to connect and heal. All details of the retreat are
subject to change based on local and national COVID-19 mitigation guidelines and the guidance from SUDC Foundation medical advisors to ensure the health
and safety of all our guests. This year’s retreat will be held at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa.
For more information and to register visit: https://sudc.org/family-retreat-2021/
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Sunrise Retreats
Retreat experiences in Idaho for widows and widowers. 208-440-1230 www.sunriseretreat.org https://www.facebook.com/sunriseretreats https://sunriseretreat.org/retreat-for-widows Additional Grief Resources: https://sunriseretreat.org/additional-resources Widow Wellness Online Event Presented by Sunrise Retreats - Boise, Idaho Area Events Join Marni Henderson from Sunrise Retreats every 3rd Wednesday from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM MDT, for a free community support call discussing healing and wellness tools for navigating the path of widowhood. Please pre-register ahead of time for the zoom call at: https://sunriseretreat.org/widow-connect-events |
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While We're Waiting: Faith=Based Retreats for Bereaved Parents
They currently host retreats in Arkansas, Oregon, Maryland, Alabama, Nevada, Arizona, Illinois, Minnesota, and Tennessee. These events allow bereaved parents from across the country to meet and spend a weekend together. At these events, we share our stories with each other and pray for one another. We discuss issues faced by bereaved, but believing, parents, and encourage each other on the journey. Their retreats provide parents with a safe place to openly discuss their grief among those who truly understand. There is no cost for any of these events; however, a voluntary love offering is taken to help offset the expense of hosting the retreat. Find out more information and to register for a retreat, visit: https://whilewerewaiting.org/ |
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website going. Thank you for using our affiliate links to help My Grief Connection to continue helping grievers find help & hope.
Not responsible for the content, claims or representations of the linked sites, videos, movies, podcasts, groups, events, books, articles, etc.
This site provides links and general grief support information and is not intended to serve as or replace professional counseling, guidance or treatment.
If you are thinking about hurting yourself or someone else, please contact 911 or the suicide hotline at 1-800-273-8255.
For any type of crisis situation you can text CONNECT to 741741 to chat with a Crisis Text Line counselor.
My Grief Connection - Created 04 July 2019
Updated 23 September 2021
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