Experience Camps is a nonprofit that champions the nation’s 5.6 million U.S. children who will experience the death of a parent or sibling by the time they reach 18. We run a network of no-cost camps that help grieving children thrive by building their coping resources, confidence, and resilience so they can experience a life rich with possibility. Our content addresses childhood grief as an urgent health issue while helping to establish a more grief-sensitive culture for all of us.
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2022 TCS New York City Marathon
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
How to get involved
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Volunteer
Apply to become a volunteer at one of our one-week summer camps.
Fundraise
Go the extra mile by running your own fundraiser for grieving kids.
Donate
Learn about all the ways you can give: Credit Card, Check, Paypal, Wire Transfer, Bitcoin, Donor Advised Funds & more.
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