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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Why Trying to “Crush” Grief is a Bad Idea

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Upcoming Events

2023 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon

March 19 7:00 AM

15 Awesome People Will Run For The Kids! Experience Camps is thrilled to be selected as an Official Charity Partner for the 2023 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon. We have been allocated 15 coveted spots in one of the country’s flagship half marathons. Runners for the Experience Camps team will enjoy the benefits of being…

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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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