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A three-day program for youth ages 7 to 17 who have lost a parent or sibling to homicide. Activities include rock climbing, basketball, zip lining, crafts, BBQ, and small group discussions.
Location:
Camp Manitoqua at 8428 W Sauk Trail in Frankfort, IL
Contact: | Name: Jeri Laureano | Phone: 773-693-0300 | Email: [email protected] |
Cost: Free
A weekend bereavement camp for youth ages 6 to 18. Activities include sharing stories about loved ones, art-making, outdoor activities, animal assisted therapy dogs, grief education, and more.
Location:
119 E. Ogden Avenue, Ste 111 Hinsdale, IL 60521
Contact: | Name: Laura Cottrel | Phone: 630.856.2000 | Email: [email protected] |
Cost: Free.
A 5-day camp for children 5 to 12 to talk about their loss, remember their loved one, meet new people, & engage in story-telling, art-making, games, and animal assisted therapy.
Location:
Katherine Legge Memorial Park, Hinsdale, IL
Contact: | Name: Laura Cottrel | Phone: 630-856-6985 | Email: [email protected] |
Cost: $50/camper
Mariposa camp is a year-round addiction prevention & mentoring program for youth affected by the substance use of a family member. With locations all across the country, including right here in Chicago, IL, Camp Mariposa offers 21 in-person and virtual camp sessions per year!
Location:
Northwestern Settlement
Contact: | Name: Megan Borowski | Phone: 773-969-5505 | [email protected] |
Camp Kesem seeks to serve young folks who are coping with the cancer diagnoses of a parent or caregiver. Through a free, week-long overnight Summer camp, Camp Kesem offers engaging full-day activities that enhance systems of support. In addition to Summer camp, Kesem offers year-round services to support young folks outside of the camp setting.
Location:
44 states and the District of Columbia
Contact: | Phone: 253-736-3821 | Email: [email protected] |
Cost: Free
Experiences Camps offers a free, one-week overnight camp for young folks who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling, or primary caregiver. In addition to camp, EC offers year-round programming and supports that help to reframe the experience of giref and encourage the development of coping skills.
Location:
Westport, CT
Contact: | Name: Gayle Brumley | Phone: 706-207-8863 | Email: [email protected] |
Cost: Free
Camp Erin is currently the largest national bereavement program for young folks who have experienced the loss of a significant person in their lives. Designed for youth between 6-17 year of age, Camp Erin’s weekend camp combines traditional camp activities with grief education and emotional support.
Location:
Located in 24 states, including Chicago, IL
Contact: | Name: Megan Borowski | Phone: 773-969-5505 | Email: [email protected] |
Cost: Free