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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Upcoming Events
2023 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon
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…
Experience: NYC 2023
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!
Day of Champions: Westport
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.
Day of Champions: New Jersey
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.
2023 TCS New York City Marathon
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.
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
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
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
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
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
Maryland
August 15-20, 2023
For kids entering grades 4-9 in the 23/24 school year. At Camp Airy in Thurmont, MD
14938 Old Camp Airy Rd Thurmont, MD 21788
Maine (Girls)
August 21-26, 2023
For girls entering grades 4-11 in the 23/24 school year. At Camp Somerset in Smithfield, ME.
11 Somerset Lane, Smithfield, ME 04978
Maine (Boys)
August 21-26, 2023
For boys entering grades 4-12 in the 23/24 school year. At Camp Manitou in Oakland, ME
47 Camp Manitou Cove, Oakland, ME 04963
Michigan
August 22-27, 2023
For kids entering grades 4-11 in the 23/24 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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