We give grieving children
experiences that change
their lives forever.

We give grieving children experiences that change their lives forever.

Experience Camps is a nonprofit that transforms the lives of grieving children through summer camp programs and innovative, year-round initiatives. Through compassion, connection, and play, we allow grieving children to embody a life full of hope and possibility. By amplifying their voices, we are creating a more grief-sensitive culture.

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Why it matters

More than five million children in the U.S. will experience the death of a parent, sibling or primary caregiver by the time they turn 18. Grieving youth are more likely to endure mental health challenges, poor academic performance, and negative long-term physical and financial outcomes than their non-grieving peers. Left unaddressed, childhood grief can undermine a child’s future.

However, with the proper interventions and an ecosystem of support around them, grief can lead to remarkable resilience.

1 in 5 children will experience the death of someone close before they turn 18.

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Upcoming Events

2022 TCS New York City Marathon

November 6

10 AWESOME PEOPLE WILL RUN FOR THE KIDS! Experience Camps is thrilled to be selected as an Official Charity Partner for the 2022 TCS NYC Marathon. We have been allocated 10 coveted spots in one of the country’s flagship marathons. Runners for the Experience Camps team will enjoy the benefits of being part of our…

Dates & Locations

See below for the dates and camp locations for each program this summer.

Please note: all staff are expected to arrive the day before campers arrive for an in-person orientation. Specific dates and times for arrival and departure will be shared closer to camp.

Georgia | July 31-August 5, 2022

California (Boys) | August 8-13, 2022

California (Girls) | August 15-20, 2022

Pennsylvania | August 15-20, 2022

Maine (Girls) | August 22-27, 2022

Maine (Boys) | August 22-27, 2022

Michigan | August 23-28, 2022

Georgia

July 31-August 5, 2022

For boys and girls entering grades 4-11 in the 22/23 school year. At Camp Twin Lakes in Rutledge, GA.
1391 Keencheefoonee Road, Rutledge, GA 30663

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California (Boys)

August 8-13, 2022

For boys entering grades 4-12 in the 22/23 school year. At Green Oak Ranch in Vista, CA.
1237 Green Oak Road, Vista, CA 92081

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California (Girls)

August 15-20, 2022

For girls entering grades 4-12 in the 22/23 school year. At Green Oak Ranch in Vista, CA.
1237 Green Oak Road, Vista, CA 92081

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Pennsylvania

August 15-20, 2022

For boys and girls entering grades 4-12 in the 22/23 school year. At Camps Equinunk and Blue Ridge in Equinunk, PA.
788 Legends Path, Equinunk, PA 18417

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Maine (Girls)

August 22-27, 2022

For girls entering grades 4-10 in the 22/23 school year. At Camp Somerset in Smithfield, ME.
11 Somerset Lane, Smithfield, ME 04978

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Maine (Boys)

August 22-27, 2022

For boys entering grades 4-12 in the 22/23 school year. At Camp Manitou in Oakland, ME
47 Camp Manitou Cove, Oakland, ME 04963

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Michigan

August 23-28, 2022

For boys and girls entering grades 4-10 in the 22/23 school year. At Camps Lake of the Woods and Greenwoods in Decatur, MI
84600 47 1/2 St, Decatur, MI 49045

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