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.
Experience Camps
We offer no-cost summer camps for grieving children throughout the United States. Here they learn coping strategies while experiencing the joy of play and true belonging.
Experience Our Virtual Community
Our youth-driven content allows thousands more grieving kids the chance to play together and navigate their grief through “ExperienceCraft” on Minecraft, “Grief Quest” on Roblox, and TikTok.
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Upcoming Events
2024 New York City Half Marathon
15 AWESOME PEOPLE WILL RUN FOR THE KIDS! Experience Camps is thrilled to be selected as an Official Charity Partner for the 2024 United NYC Half Marathon. We have been allocated 15 coveted spots in one of the country’s flagship half marathons. Running the NYC Half Marathon for Experience Camps requires serious time and energy.…
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 28-August 2, 2024
For kids entering grades 4-12 in the 24/25 school year. At Camp Twin Lakes in Rutledge, GA.
1391 Keencheefoonee Road, Rutledge, GA 30663
California (Boys)
August 5-10, 2024
For boys entering grades 4-12 in the 24/25 school year. At Green Oak Ranch in Vista, CA.
1237 Green Oak Road, Vista, CA 92081
California (Girls)
August 12-17, 2024
For girls entering grades 4-12 in the 24/25 school year. At Green Oak Ranch in Vista, CA.
1237 Green Oak Road, Vista, CA 92081
Maryland
August 18-23, 2024
For kids entering grades 4-10 in the 24/25 school year. At Sandy Hill Camp & Retreat Center in North East, MD
3380 Turkey Point Road North East, MD 21901
Pennsylvania
August 19-24, 2024
For boys and girls entering grades 4-12 in the 24/25 school year. At Camps Equinunk and Blue Ridge in Equinunk, PA.
788 Legends Path, Equinunk, PA 18417
Maine (Girls)
August 19-24, 2024
For girls entering grades 4-12 in the 24/25 school year. At Camp Somerset in Smithfield, ME. 11 Somerset Lane, Smithfield, ME 04978
Maine (Boys)
August 19-24, 2024
For boys entering grades 4-12 in the 24/25 school year. At Camp Manitou in Oakland, ME
47 Camp Manitou Cove, Oakland, ME 04963
Michigan
August 20-25, 2024
For kids entering grades 4-12 in the 24/25 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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