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Grief Camps & Retreats

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Because Kids Grieve Grief Day Camp
April 1, 2023, from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM MST
1552 N. Crestmont Drive, Suite B, Meridian, Idaho 83642

The Southwestern Region of Because Kids Grieve is hosting a Grief Day Camp on April 1, 2023, from
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM MST at 1552 N. Crestmont Drive, Suite B, Meridian, Idaho 83642. Parent session is from
3:00 - 4:00 PM MST. This is a free event for children ages 6 -17 years old who have lost a loved one. 

Day camp is FREE. Snacks and  lunch are provided! It will be a good day for Summer Campers to
reconnect and experience a day together. The day will be filled with lots of activities and fun. 

If you need more info or have questions, contact April at 208-318-8359 or Cheryl at 208-409-6680.
Register by email at info@becausekidsgrieve.org, or at www.becausekidsgrieve.org
Camp Erin
​What is Camp Erin? 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. 
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For more information about Camp Erin, 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


Camp Because Kids Grieve (BKG)  August 6-8, 2021
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Camp HOPE for Kids
October 8-9, 2022 

Camp HOPE is a Wisconsin-based free weekend bereavement camp, open to grieving youth ages 5-18. 
Adult family members are welcome to join our adult camp, which is hosted at the same time as the youth camp. Registration for Camp HOPE this fall (October 8-9th) is now open! There is no cost to attend.

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 feel 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 be captivated by the picturesque setting of the campsite, 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 with 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.
Visit their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/Camp-HOPE-for-Kids-151221138299947/?hc_ref=SEARCH
For more information or to register, visit: https://www.camphopeforkids.org/


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
​Camp Kesem at Boise State
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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 and​loss experiences.
Camp LOLOis free to all campers.

https://www.camplolo.org/
https://www.facebook.com/camploloidaho/

https://www.instagram.com/camploloidaho/


​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.
They also have virtual Camp Widow® options as well 
July 15 - 17, 2022: San Diego, CA
August 5 - 7, 2022: Brisbane, Australia (Hosted by First Light Widowed Association)
Sept 10, 2022: Denver, CO (One-day Pop-up event)
November 11 - 13, 2022: Toronto, Canada (Hosted by Soaring Spirits Canada. Registration opens later this month.)
March 17 - 19, 2023: Tampa, FL
​For more information on virtual and in person Camp Widow® experiences visit:
 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/
Coping After Suicide's Virtual Summer Grief Camp 
Coping After Suicide's Virtual Summer Grief "Camp" is for kids ages 6-12 who've lost a parent, sibling, or other loved one to suicide.
It's not a therapy group - it's a professionally facilitated, activity-based peer support group that meets on Zoom. “Camp” will be facilitated by
Joan Hoff, former longtime program director for the Dougy National Center for Grieving Children and Families, who’s been facilitating grief support
groups for kids for 30 years. Joan will lead the kids in activities and discussions to help them:

- explore their thoughts and feelings around the suicide of their person 
- learn ways to manage their grief reactions
- connect with other kids who are going through a similar experience
Kids can participate independently (they just ask that a trusted adult be nearby in case of technical or emotional challenges). There are two sessions,
and each session consists of four 60-minute Zoom meetings. The two sessions will cover different topics, so kids can register for either or both:

June Session: Your Grief Journey: June 27, 28, 29, and 30 from 2-3 pm Eastern
​July Session: Your Emotional Ride: July 25, 26, 27, and 28 from 2-3 pm Eastern 
The registration fee is $150 per child/per session. (Not an affiliate)
Spaces will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
To learn more and to register visit: 
https://www.copingaftersuicide.com/virtual-grief-camp
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​
Faith & Grief Ministries Retreats
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. 
Led by grief support experts, the retreat includes presentations on the nature of grief, small group discussions, and spiritual practices designed to promote comfort in your grief.

Consider joining Faith & Grief Ministries in the beautiful Texas Hill Country at Mo-Ranch in
Hunt, Texas for this Grief Retreat, February 24-26, 2023. 


To learn more about upcoming retreats for 2023 and to register, visit:
https://www.faithandgrief.org/retreats/
Faith's Lodge
Faith's Lodge is a dedicated retreat facility that provides hope, connection, and support to parents and families coping with the death of a child. The tranquil setting
​of Faith’s Lodge provides a peaceful escape for families coping with the death of a child to refresh their minds and spirits while spending time with others who understand their experiences. Their long weekend retreats combine professional grief counseling, therapeutic experiences, and group activities that help families heal. As the first dedicated retreat facility of its kind, their goal is to connect families and give them tools for coping with grief and its challenges in a healthy way.

https://faithslodge.org/
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.

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 https://www.facebook.com/OhanaOasis/
https://ohanaoasis.org/
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Sunrise Retreats
208-440-1230
Retreat experiences in Idaho for widows and widowers.
Weekend Retreats in Fairfield, Idaho
Spend a weekend being totally cared for while surrounded by the Idaho prairie near
Fairfield, Idaho.  During this weekend retreat, you will have an opportunity to connect with
other widows, enjoy some quiet time, receive a massage, practice wellness tools, let
your creativity soothe the soul, and discover ways to create new life.  Replenish, rejuvenate
and re-ignite your whole self while navigating life after the death of your partner.  Join this
professionally facilitated, life-changing weekend with the team from Sunrise Retreats.

2023 Retreats: 
Friday through Sunday, May 5-7, 2023
The retreat begins around 12:00 PM on Friday, and you will depart at 12:00 PM on Sunday.

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


www.sunriseretreat.org
https://www.facebook.com/sunriseretreats
​https://sunriseretreat.org/retreat-for-widows
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Additional Grief Resources:  https://sunriseretreat.org/additional-resources
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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If you are thinking about hurting yourself or someone else, please contact 911 or the suicide hotline at 
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