Retreats, Camps & Recreational Programs for Bereavement
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Programs are listed in alphabetical order by program name by accepting campers from anywhere in the United States (National) first, then alphabetical by state. Click on the program name for details.
There are 98 programs for Bereavement.
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Program Name | Summary | Accepts Campers From | Location |
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Camp B&ST | One week residential summer camp for children ages 8 to 17 years old who have lost a parent or sibling within the past three years to cancer or sickle cell anemia. | National New York |
New York |
Camp Erin | An overnight weekend camp for children/teens grieving the death of a significant person in their lives. | Ohio National |
Ohio |
Camp Erin - Albany | Weekend overnight camp for children and teens ages 6-17 who are grieving the death of a loved one. Camp is free to all participants. | National New York |
New York |
Camp Sunshine | Year-round camp programs for children and teens with life threatening illness and their families. | National Maine |
Maine |
Crossroads Kids Grief Camp | Program provides 3-day, 2-night bereavement camps in various locations around the country, for children ages 6-12 and their families, that are grieving the loss of a loved one. | National Oklahoma |
Oklahoma |
Experience Camps - California | Offers two one-week overnight camp sessions in California for youth entering grades 4-12 who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling or primary caregiver. | National California |
California |
Experience Camps - Georgia | A one-week overnight camp in Georgia for boys and girls entering grades 4-11 who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling or primary caregiver. | National Georgia |
Georgia |
Experience Camps - Maine | A one-week overnight camp in Maine for boys entering grades 4-12 and girls entering 4-10 who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling or primary caregiver. | National Maine |
Maine |
Experience Camps - Michigan | A one-week overnight camp in Michigan for boys and girls entering grades 4-9 who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling or primary caregiver. | National Michigan |
Michigan |
Experience Camps - Pennsylvania | A one-week overnight camp in Pennsylvania for boys and girls entering grades 4-12 who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling or primary caregiver. | National Pennsylvania |
Pennsylvania |
Grief and Growing Program | Weekend camp for families and individuals who have experienced loss of a loved one. | California National |
California |
Hearts of Hope Emerging Adult Camp | Two-day camp for individuals age 18-24 who have experienced the death of a loved one. | National | Wisconsin |
Hearts of Hope Family Grief Camp | Weekend camp for grieving families who have experienced the death of a loved one. | National Minnesota |
Minnesota |
Junior Good Days - Rochester | Summer day camp for children ages 4 to 7 years old who have or had cancer or sickle cell anemia and for those who lost a parent or sibling with cancer. | National New York |
New York |
Junior Good Days - Syracuse | Summer day camp for children ages 4 to 7 years old who have or had cancer or sickle cell anemia and for those who lost a parent or sibling with cancer. | National New York |
New York |
One-Day Spiritual Retreat for Grieving Parents | A one-day spiritual retreat for parents who have experienced the death of a child of an age, by any cause, no matter how long ago. | National Massachusetts |
Massachusetts |
Remember the Sunshine Bereavement Programs | Programs offered specifically for families who have participated in past Camp Sunshine events and have since lost a child to cancer. | National Georgia |
Georgia |
TAPS Military Survivor Programs | Weekend and family camp programs for children and teenagers ages 5 to 19, who are grieving the death of a loved one who served in the Armed Forces. | National Virginia |
Virginia |
Sacred Heart Miracle Camp | Camps and programs for children and adults diagnosed with a chronic or life-threatening illnesses, as well as individuals who are physically and/or emotionally challenged. | Florida - Pensacola, Fort Walton Beach, Destin Alabama - South |
Florida |
Weekend for Bereaved Parents | Weekend retreat for parents grieving the loss of their child. | Arkansas Oregon Maryland Alabama Nevada Arizona Illinois Minnesota |
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Camp Paz for Grown-Ups | A weekend overnight camp for adults who are grieving. | Arizona | Arizona |
Camp Paz for Kids | A weekend camp for children ages 6-18 who are grieving a loved one. | Arizona | Arizona |
Camp REACH - Teens | Weekend summer camp for teens ages 13 to 18 years old who have experienced the lost of a loved one. | Arizona | Arizona |
Camp Samantha for Grown-Ups | A weekend camp for adults who are grieving. | Arizona | Arizona |
Camp Samantha for Kids | A weekend bereavement camp for children and teens aged 6-17. | Arizona | Arizona |
Dottie Kissinger Children's Bereavement Camp | Camp for children ages 6-18 and their families coping with the loss of a loved one. | Arizona | Arizona |
Journeys Camp | Weekend camp for adults that provides help to understand and manage their personal grief after the death of a loved one. | Arizona | Arizona |
One Day at Camp | One day camp program that provides awareness for children, teens and their families that are dealing with the loss of a loved one and all the issues involved. | Arizona | Arizona |
Bereaved Dad's Day | One-day event for fathers grieving the loss of their child. | Arkansas | Arkansas |
One Day Retreat for Bereaved Moms | One-day event for mothers grieving the loss of their child. | Arkansas | Arkansas |
Weekend Retreat for Parents Touched by Suicide | Weekend retreat for parents who have experienced the loss of a child due to suicide. | Arkansas | Arkansas |
By the Bay Camp | Weekend summer camp for children and teens ages 7 to 17 years old who have suffered the loss of a loved one. | California; Oakland/Bay Area | California |
Camp Erin - LA | Spring weekend camp for children and teens ages 6 to 17 years old who have suffered the loss of a loved one. | California Orange County | California |
Camp Erin - Los Angeles and Orange County | A weekend summer camp for children and teens ages 6 to 17 years old who are grieving the death of the loved one. | California | California |
Camp Erin Central Valley | Weekend summer camp for children and teens ages 6 to 17 years old who are grieving the death of a significant person in their lives. | California - San Francisco Bay area | California |
Family Camp | A summer camp for families who have experienced the death of a loved one. | California | California |
Camp Good Grief | A weekend bereavement camp for Children and Teens who have experienced a loss of a loved one. | Colorado | Colorado |
Camp Molly | Weekend overnight camp during the fall for children and teens ages 8 to 17 years old who have experienced the death of a sibling. | Delaware | Delaware |
Camp Forget-Me-Not/Camp Erin DC | Overnight weekend summer camp for children and teens ages 6-17 who have experienced a death-related loss. | District of Columbia and metropolitan area | District of Columbia |
A Grief Journey Retreat | A two day one night grief retreat for those who have experienced the death of a loved one. | Florida | Florida |
Camp Circle of Love | A weekend camp for children ages 6-16 who have experienced the loss of a loved one. | Florida | Florida |
Kite Camps - Week 1 & 2 | Summer day camp for children diagnosed with a chronic blood disorder, children who have completed their cancer treatment and for bereaved siblings. | Florida; Greater Tampa Bay area | Florida |
Rainbow Trails Bereavement Camp | Rainbow Trails is a free program for youth, ages 6-17, and their families who are coping with the recent loss of a loved one. | Southwestern Florida | Florida |
Southeast Regional Seminar and Good Grief Camp | Weekend overnight camp for children and teens ages 6-17 who are grieving the death of a loved one who served in the Armed Forces. | Florida | |
Camp Erin | Weekend overnight camp for children and teens ages 6-17 who are grieving the death of a loved one. | Idaho | Idaho |
Camp Courage - Teens | Camp for teens, ages 12-18, who are grieving the death of a loved one. | Missouri Illinois |
Missouri |
Teen Retreats | A supportive weekend gathering of teenagers ages 13-18 who are grieving the death of someone significant. | Missouri Illinois |
Missouri |
Camp Autumn | Week long therapeutic day camps for children ages 4-21 years old. Provides a blend of therapy, skill development and fun for those who need it most. | Iowa | Iowa |
Camp Carousel | Therapeutic weekend for school-aged children and teens and their families who have lost a loved one. | Missouri Kansas |
Missouri |
Roost Retreats | Retreats for families affected by childhood cancer or child loss. | Maine | Maine |
Camp Erin - Baltimore | Weekend overnight camp for children and teens ages 6-17 who are grieving the death of a loved one. | Maryland | Maryland |
Camp Erin Montgomery | An overnight weekend bereavement camp for children ages 6 to 17 who have experienced the death of a family member or loved one. | Maryland | Maryland |
Camp Stepping Stones | A one-day camp for children and families who have experienced the death of someone close to them. | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
Comfort Zone Camp - Massachusetts | A program for children and teens between the ages of 7 and 17 that have experienced the death of a parent, sibling, or primary caregiver. | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
SandCastles Camp | Weekend overnight camp for children and teens ages 6 to 17 years old who have experienced the death of someone close to them. | Michigan: Detroit, Clinton Township, Southfield, Rochester, Livonia, West Bloomfield, and St. Clair Shores. | Michigan |
Camp Erin - Twin Cities | Weekend overnight camp for children and teens ages 6-17 who are grieving the death of a family member or close friend. | Minnesota | Minnesota |
Camp Journey at Confidence Learning Center | Weekend camp for individuals who have experienced the loss of a major loss in their life such as a death of a family member, friend or loved one. | Minnesota | Minnesota |
Camp Courage | Five-day camp for children who are grieving the death of a loved one. | Missouri | |
Camp Erin at Heartland Center | Weekend overnight camp for children and teens ages 6-17 who are grieving the death of a loved one. | Missouri | Missouri |
Labyrinth Retreat | A one-day retreat for teens (ages 13-19) who have experienced the death of a family member or close friend. | Missouri | Missouri |
Stepping Stones Camp for Children | Stepping Stones weekend camp is offered for children 6-12 who have lost a family member or close friend through death. | Missouri | Missouri |
A Camp to Remember | Year-round camp for children ages 8-14 who are grieving the death of a loved one. | Western Montana | Montana |
Adult Retreat | Offers a two-day overnight retreat for parents that have lost a child. | New York New Jersey |
New York |
Brave Retreat | A weekend retreat for fathers who are grieving the loss of a child of any age and due to any type of loss. | New Jersey | New Jersey |
Camp Firefly | A weekend camp for children ages 7-14 who have lost a parent, sibling or other special person through death. | New Jersey; Burlington, Camden and Gloucester counties | New Jersey |
Comfort Zone Camp - New Jersey | Camp program for children and teens between the ages of 7- 17 that have experienced the death of a parent, sibling, or primary caregiver. | New Jersey | New Jersey |
Healing of the Heart Retreat | A weekend retreat for mothers who are grieving the loss of a child of any age and due to any type of loss. | New Jersey | New Jersey |
Redeemed Retreat | A weekend retreat for mothers who are grieving the loss of a child of any age and due to any type of loss. | New Jersey | New Jersey |
Woven Retreat | A weekend retreat for couples who are grieving the loss of a child of any age and due to any type of loss. | New Jersey | New Jersey |
Cindy's Comfort Camp | A weekend overnight camp for children and teens ages 6-17 who have experienced the death or serious illness of a parent or sibling. | New York | New York |
Noogieland Program | Program aimed at children ages 5-12 who have been diagnosed with cancer, have a loved one living with cancer, or are grieving the loss of a loved one to cancer. | New York | New York |
Teens Connect | Program aimed at for teen ages 13-17 that have been impacted by cancer in any way. | New York | New York |
Camp Hope | Provides support to children and teens, ages 5 to 18 who are dealing with loss and also helps them cope with Family and Social problems and issues in their day-to-day lives. | Nevada Northern Nevada and Central California |
Nevada |
Grief Support Project | Offers on-going peer support groups for children and teens ,young adults (ages 3-18), and their family members who have experienced the death of a loved one. Groups meet every other week. | Nevada Northern Nevada and Central California |
Nevada |
Camp Cornerstone | A week long day camp for children ages 6-12 who are grieving the death of a loved one. | Ohio | Ohio |
Camp LionHeart | Bereavement camp programs available to all families who have lost a child to illness. | Ohio | Ohio |
Camp Memory | Weekend day camp for children and teens ages 6-13 who are grieving the death of a loved one. | Ohio | Ohio |
Fernside's Summer Camp | Weekend overnight camp during the summer for children and teens ages 7 to 18 years old who are grieving the death of a family member or friend. | Ohio | Ohio |
Fernside's Teen Retreat | Weekend retreat for teenagers ages 13-18 who are grieving the death of a loved one. | Ohio | Ohio |
Camp Erin - Oregon | Registered campers and families will have the opportunity to participate in alternative events throughout the summer. | Oregon Washington |
Oregon |
Camp Erin - Portland | Summer weekend bereavement camp for children and teens grieving the death of a significant person in their lives. | Oregon | |
Camp Erin - Philadelphia | Weekend camp for children and teens ages 6-17 who are grieving the death of a loved one. Camp is free for all participants. | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
Camp Agape - Kids Summer Camp | Program provides a 4-day summer camp for children ages 7-12 coping with loss of a loved one. | Texas | Texas |
Camp Brave Heart | 3-day summer camp for children/teens who have experienced the death of a loved one. | Texas; may accept campers from outside Texas | Texas |
Camp Dragonfly | Community-based grief camp for children ages 8-12 who have suffered the significant death of a loved one. | Texas | Texas |
Camp Morning Star | A weekend camp for families who have experienced the death of a child. | Texas | Texas |
Camp SOL | Weekend grief camp for families who have experienced death of a child. | Texas | Texas |
Camp Sunrise | Weekend overnight camp for children and teens ages 6-17 who are grieving the death of a loved one. | Texas | Texas |
El Tesoro de la Vida Grief Camp | Week-long resident camp for children ages 7-17 who have been affected by the death of a loved one. | Texas | Texas |
Traditional 3-day Overnight Camp | Three day summer camp for children and teens ages 7 to 17 years old who have experienced the death of a loved one. | Virginia | Virginia |
USO/TAPS Good Grief Camp Out - Fort Bragg Area | Weekend overnight camp for children and teens ages 6-17 who are grieving the death of a loved one who served in the Armed Forces. | Virginia | North Carolina |
Abba's Child Grief Camps | Grief camp sessions for children and for families that have experienced the loss of a loved one. | Washington | Colorado |
Camp Erin - King County | Overnight weekend camp during the summer for children and teens, ages 6 to 18 years old who've lost a loved one. | Washington; King County | Washington |
Camp Erin - King County | Weekend overnight camp for children and teens ages 6-17 who are grieving the death of a loved one. | Washington | |
Camp Erin - King County | Summer weekend bereavement camp for children and teens grieving the death of a significant person in their lives. | Washington | Washington |
Camp Erin - Philadelphia | Weekend summer overnight camp for children and teens who are grieving the loss of a significant person in their lives. | Washington, King County | Pennsylvania |
Camp Willie | Various camp sessions for children entering grades 2nd-12th who have lost a loved one. | Washington | Washington |
Camp HOPE | Weekend camp for grieving children and teenagers who have experienced the death of a loved one. Adult retreat also offered. | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |