Grief Camps & Retreats
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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. 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 |
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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/ |
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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. 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. 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
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
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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. Finding Hope and Comfort in Your Grief Journey: A weekend retreat for adults who have experienced the death of a spouse, child, parent, sibling or friend, Camp Gilmont, Gilmore, Texas, October 14 - 16, 2022 A Safe Place: a retreat for bereaved parents, Mo-Ranch, Hunt, Texas, November 4-6, 2022 To learn more about upcoming retreats for 2022 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/
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/
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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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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. 2022 Retreats: Friday through Sunday | September 16-18, 2022 The retreat begins around 1:00 PM on Friday, and you will depart at noon 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 Additional Grief Resources: https://sunriseretreat.org/additional-resources |
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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.
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