Camp Erin

Helping youth and families find joy and hope in the midst of grief.

About Camp Erin

Camp Erin is the largest free national network of grief camps for kids, teens, and families who have experienced the death of a significant person in their lives. Campers attend day and overnight programs that combine grief support and education with fun camp activities.

Led by bereavement professionals and caring volunteers, Camp Erin provides a safe environment for children, teens, and their adult caregivers to explore their grief, learn essential coping skills, and make friends with peers who are also grieving. Through a network of partnerships with nonprofits in local communities across the U.S. and Canada, Camp Erin brings hope and joy to thousands of youth and their families annually.

 

See how Camp Erin helps kids find joy and understand grief.

Featuring Camp Erin Tampa Bay

What to Expect at Camp Erin

Camp Erin provides a safe and supportive environment for campers to find grief support while building community, making lifelong connections, and learning you can still have fun while grieving.

Sharing experiences in a safe environment

Experiencing joy through fun camp activities

Making friends who understand

Processing grief in a healthy way

Building a toolbox of coping skills

Remembering and honoring and loved ones

Learning they are not alone

FIND A CAMP NEAR YOU

Camp Erin is located across the U.S. and Canada

Grief camps are held throughout the year in over 32 locations through our community partners.

Find A Camp Near You
Map of the United States and Canada pinpointing the location of Eluna's Camp Erin Programs

Our Impact

Through the generosity of our supporters, Camp Erin has helped over 37,000 children and teens since 2002 - at no cost to families.

SUPPORT CAMP ERIN
37,263 Youth Campers
45 Camp Sessions in 2023
32 Locations
32,810 Volunteers

Camper Stories

Host a Camp Erin

If you’re a nonprofit organization interested in offering Camp Erin grief camp in your local community, please contact the Eluna team for more information.

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More From Camp Erin

Camp Erin Online

Camp Erin Online

Free online support for families to come together, learn ways to navigate grief, and connect with others who have shared experience.

Camp Erin Online

National Bereavement Program Guide

Provided in partnership with New York Life Foundation

Search Eluna’s National Bereavement Programs Guide for local grief support programs and organizations. Wherever you are, we’re there for you.

Bereavement Camp Standards of Practice

Bereavement Camp Standards of Practice

Provided in partnership with New York Life Foundation

This free resource provides guidance for creating beneficial and safe grief camp programs. Created by bereavement and camp professionals, topics include camp fundamentals, health and safety, and more.

Bereavement Camp Standards of Practice
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Featured Grief Resources

Read more: 10 Things Grieving Children Want You to Know
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Grief & Loss

10 Things Grieving Children Want You to Know

Ten Things Grieving Children Want You To Know 1. Children want to be told the truth about the death: Tell them

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Read more: Activity: Family Memory Jar
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Grief & Loss

Activity: Family Memory Jar

Objective: Creating your own special memory jar with your family is a fun activity that comes from Camp Erin Miami/South Florida.

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Read more: Activity: Goodbye Letter
Resource type: Activity
goodbye letter activity worksheet
Grief & Loss

Activity: Goodbye Letter

Sharing emotions related to grief and saying goodbye is often difficult, especially for children and teens. Writing goodbye letters can help

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