The Widowed Parent

Grief Camps for Families

I’ve listed on this page bereavement camps in the US for families, where activities are done as a family. All the camps are free. If you’re looking for a camp where kids and teens join one program, and the parent/guardian join another program at the same time, where activities are separate, I’ve listed those on the Kids & Teens camps and Adults & Young Adults camps pages. Contact me or add a comment below if you know of a family camp that isn’t on the list.

Kids & Teens

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Adults & Young Adults

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Audience Camp Name Website Camp Description Camp Type State City/Town Dates Cost
Families Camp Erin Los Angeles Camp Erin LA is a free camp experience for children, teens and their parent/guardian who are grieving the death of someone significant/close. Day CA Glendale August 22 & 23, 2026 (2 sessions) $0
Families TAPS Georgia Family Camp These special weekends are for families with children in K-12 who are actively grieving the death of a military family member. Overnight GA Fayetteville February 12-15, 2026 $0
Families Camp Erin South Florida Family Camp Camp Erin South Florida Family Camp is a bereavement camp for youth and their families grieving the death of a significant person in their lives. Day FL Davie June 20, 2026 $0
Families Camp Erin Kansas City Family Camp This camp is for families with children ages 6 to 17 who are grieving the death of a significant person in their lives. Overnight KS Linwood June 5-6, 2026 $0
Families Experience Camps – Weekend Family Camp Texas Family Camp is for the immediate family of a child/ren who experienced the death of a partner/parent or primary caregiver. Overnight TX Marble Falls May 15-17, 2026 $0
Families Hearts of Hope Family Grief Camp This camp helps families and individuals come together to heal. Every family member has the opportunity to participate in integrated yet separate programs. Overnight MN Annandale April 3-4, 2026 $0
Families Hearts of Hope Family Grief Camp This camp helps families and individuals come together to heal. Every family member has the opportunity to participate in integrated yet separate programs. Overnight MN Annandale November 7-8, 2026 $0
Families Camp Erin Twin Cities Family Camp Camp Erin Twin Cities family camp is a free bereavement camp for youth and adults grieving the death of a significant person in their lives. Overnight MN TBD TBD $0
Families Wild Grief Family Journey Campout A weekend guided camp out for families with children 18 and under, who have experienced the death of someone significant in their lives. Overnight WA Chehalis July 11-13, 2026 $0
Families Wild Grief Family Day Hikes Spend the day with others families who have lost a loved one while you explore the natural world and your place within it. Day WA Olympia May 30, 2026 $0
Families Wild Grief Family Day Hikes Spend the day with others families who have lost a loved one while you explore the natural world and your place within it. Day WA Olympia August 29, 2026 $0
Families HeartPlay Family Camp This camp is open to campers ages 5-18 and their families who have experienced the death of a significant person in the camper’s lifetime. Day MA Newton February 18, 2026 $0
Families Experience Camps – Weekend Family Camp Connecticut Family Camp is for the immediate family of a child/ren who experienced the death of a partner/parent or primary caregiver. Overnight CT Kent June 12-14, 2026 $0
Families Experience Camps – Weekend Family Camp New Jersey Family Camp is for the immediate family of a child/ren who experienced the death of a partner/parent or primary caregiver. Overnight NJ Port Murray June 12-14, 2026 $0
Families Experience Camps – Weekend Family Camp Michigan Family Camp is for the immediate family of a child/ren who experienced the death of a partner/parent or primary caregiver. Overnight MI Jackson September 11-13, 2026 $0
Families Experience Camps – Weekend Family Camp Maryland Family Camp is for the immediate family of a child/ren who experienced the death of a partner/parent or primary caregiver. Overnight MD North East September 18-20, 2026 $0
Families Healing Hearts Family Bereavement Camp This camp is for families: parents or guardians with children and teens ages 4-17, who have lost a loved one to cancer within the past two years. Overnight PA Mount Pocono June 5-7, 2026 $0
Families Redwood Family Retreat All family members, infant through adult, who experienced any significant death are invited to attend this camp. Overnight WI Fredonia TBD $0
Families Camp Erin Dallas/Fort Worth Camp Erin DFW is a free, weekend bereavement camp for youth ages 5-18 and their families who are grieving the death of a significant person in their lives. Overnight TX Burnet June 25-28, 2026 $0
Families Monarch Family Camp Monarch Family Camp is a one-day family camp for youth, ages 6 and over, and their adult caretakers, who have experienced the death of a loved one. Day TX Weslaco TBD $0
Families Family Forest Day Families with children ages 5-18 are invited to join us for Grief Outdoors with FVHH clinical staff and trained volunteers. Day IL Gilberts September 13, 2026 $0
Families Camp New Dawn Camp New Dawn is a three-day, two-night grief retreat for families who are struggling with the loss of a loved one.  Overnight MD Centreville August 9-11, 2026 $125
Families Camp LIVIN Camp LIVIN is a weekend experience for families who lost a family member to suicide and would benefit from a supportive camp environment as they cope and grieve. Overnight MN Maple Lake August 2026 $50/family
Families Erin’s House Family Camp Family Camp allows children ages 3+ and their families a chance to have fun in the outdoors while allowing opportunities to share their grief with others. Overnight IN North Webster November 21-22, 2026 $0
Families Grief Takes a Hike Families with children ages 7-18 are invited to join us for this weekend camp with FVHH clinical staff and trained volunteers. Overnight MI Sawyer June 26-28, 2026 $0
Families Camp Journey Camp Journey provides grieving families with emotional support, grief and coping skills, and a wide variety of camp activities. Overnight MN East Gull Lake TBD $0
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