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 74 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 |
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 |
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 |
Siblings Camp | Summer camp for children and teens with or have lost a sibling or parents with cancer. | National Montana |
Montana |
TAPS Military Survivor Programs | Provides camps, campouts, family camps and virtual programs to children who are grieving the death of a loved one who served in the Armed Forces. | National | Virginia |
Virtual Grief and Growing Program | Virtual weekend camp for families and individuals who have experienced loss of a loved one. | California National |
California |
Sacred Heart Miracle Camp | Organization provides a number of 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 |
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 |
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 |
REACH - Camp for Teens | Weekend summer camp for teens ages 13 to 18 years old who have experienced the lost of a loved one. | Arizona | Arizona |
Bereavement Programs: Virtual Family/Teen Camps | Virtual weekend camps for families and teens who have lost a child/sibling due cancer. | Northern California | California |
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 | Weekend overnight camp during the summer for children and teens ages 6-17 who are grieving the death of a loved one. | California | 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 - Orange County | 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 |
Family Camp Ryan Strong | Weekend camp during the summer for families who are dealing with a loss of a sibling or a parent due to cancer. | California | California |
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 | Maryland |
A Grief Journey Retreat | A two day one night grief retreat for those who have experienced the death of a loved one. | Florida | Florida |
Kite Camp - Cancer Survivors, Hematology & Bereaved Siblings | 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 |
Camp Erin | Weekend overnight camp for children and teens ages 6-17 who are grieving the death of a loved one. | Idaho | Washington |
Virtual Teen Retreat | A supportive virtual gathering of teenagers ages 13-18 who are grieving the death of someone significant. | Missouri Illinois |
Illinois |
VirtualCamp Courage - Teens | Virtual camp for children and teens who are grieving the death of a loved one. | Missouri Illinois |
Missouri |
Camp Erin - Indianapolis | Weekend fall camp for children and teens ages 6 to 17 years old who are grieving the loss of a significant person in their lives. | Indiana | Indiana |
Amanda the Panda Grief and Loss Camp | Spring and Fall overnight camp for children and teens ages 6 to 18 years old who have experienced the death of a loved one. | Iowa - Centerville, Council Bluffs, Des Moines, Knoxville, Mount Ayr, Mount Pleasant, Osceola, Perry, W. DesMoines | Iowa |
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 |
Virtual Comfort Zone Camp - Massachusetts | A virtual 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 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 |
Virtual Camp Courage | Five-day virtual camp for children who are grieving the death of a loved one. | 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 |
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 |
Virtual Comfort Zone Camp - New Jersey | A virtual 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 |
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 |
Teen Program at Gilda's Club | Program aimed at for teen ages 13-17 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 |
Time for Teens Retreat | A four day bereavement retreat for teenagers between the ages of 12 - 19. | New York | New York |
Camp Cornerstone | A week long day camp for children ages 6-12 who are grieving the death of a loved one. | Ohio | Ohio |
Camp Erin - Cincinnati | 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 |
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 |
Cornerstone Grief Camps | Week-long bereavement day camp for children and teens ages 8-17 who are grieving the death of a loved one. | 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 Sunburst | Two-day overnight camp for children grades 1-6 who have lost a loved one. | South Carolina | South Carolina |
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 |
Family Retreat Weekend | A retreat weekend for families who have experienced the death of a child. | Texas; may accept campers from outside of Texas | Texas |
Comfort Zone Weekend 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 |
Camp Erin - Tacoma | Summer weekend bereavement camp for children and teens grieving the death of a significant person in their lives. | Washington | Washington |
Camp Killoqua's 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 |