We give grieving children
experiences that change
their lives forever.

We give grieving children experiences that change their lives forever.

Experience Camps is an award-winning national 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

Experience: NYC 2023

May 11 7:00PM

Please join us for our 15th annual Experience: NYC event! We will be honoring our Champion for Children honorees, have the opportunity to bid on silent and live auction items, and hear from some impressive speakers, including our own campers sharing their stories. Tickets on sale February 15th!

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Day of Champions: Westport

May 21 9:00AM - 11:30AM

Join us on May 21st, 2023 for a day of family-friendly fun and fierce competition in Westport, CT all tied into one glorious morning of camp-inspired challenges and activities to benefit Experience Camps for grieving children.

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Day of Champions: New Jersey

June 4 2:00PM - 5:00PM

Join us on June 4th, 2023 for a day of family-friendly fun and fierce competition in Union County, NJ all tied into one glorious morning of camp-inspired challenges and activities to benefit Experience Camps for grieving children.

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2023 TCS New York City Marathon

November 5

Experience Camps is thrilled to be selected once again as an Official Charity Partner for the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon. 10 runners will have the opportunity to run in this legendary marathon while supporting Experience Camps.

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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 30-August 4, 2023

California (Girls) | August 7-12, 2023

California (Boys) | August 14-19, 2023

Pennsylvania | August 14-19, 2023

Maryland | August 15-20, 2023

Maine (Girls) | August 21-26, 2023

Maine (Boys) | August 21-26, 2023

Michigan | August 22-27, 2023

Georgia

July 30-August 4, 2023

For kids entering grades 4-12 in the 23/24 school year. At Camp Twin Lakes in Rutledge, GA.
1391 Keencheefoonee Road, Rutledge, GA 30663

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California (Girls)

August 7-12, 2023

For girls entering grades 4-12 in the 23/24 school year. At Green Oak Ranch in Vista, CA.
1237 Green Oak Road, Vista, CA 92081

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California (Boys)

August 14-19, 2023

For boys entering grades 4-12 in the 23/24 school year. At Green Oak Ranch in Vista, CA.
1237 Green Oak Road, Vista, CA 92081

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Pennsylvania

August 14-19, 2023

For boys and girls entering grades 4-12 in the 23/24 school year. At Camps Equinunk and Blue Ridge in Equinunk, PA.
788 Legends Path, Equinunk, PA 18417

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