What if we told you that you could order joyful holidays gifts while simultaneously supporting our camp programs for grieving children? Well happy holidays…you can! When you purchase any of the items below, a percentage of proceeds goes to Experience Camps. So your generosity is multiplied! If you’re wondering why there are so many bead bracelets, it’s because friendship bracelets are practically a staple at camp!
Expressing hope is beautiful
Amelia Rose Jewelry, an accessory line that sells gem stone jewelry, created this hope bracelet specifically to raise funds for Experience Camps programming. We’re not the only ones who love the collection’s style: Amelia Rose Jewelry was named one of #OprahsFavoriteThings of 2023! Let’s hear it for beautiful bracelets that share a message of hope while helping to transform the lives of grieving children. The cost: $38, and 100% of the proceeds to Experience Camps.
A very soulful gift
Symbolizing life beyond the physical body, these beautiful pendants made by Soul Spheres weigh 21 grams, representing the idea that the soul weighs exactly that much. The pendant is a unique way for someone grieving to feel more connected to their loved one who died. The pendants are made with a combination of 3D technology from partnerships in France and the U.S. and are hand-assembled in Pensacola, FL by artist Claire McDonald. The cost: prices range starting at $170, and 10% of all profits benefit Experience Camps.
Beads 4 Proceeds
Lisa Bernstein will celebrate nine years with Experience Camps this summer, and we’re lucky to have her as a Grief Specialist! She is also the kind creator of Beads4Proceeds, a bracelet company she founded that has raised thousands of dollars in sales for various good causes…including raising over $17,000 for Experience Camps! Find your favorite bracelet style on Instagram: @Beads4proceeds, and message Lisa your order, or email her at beads4proceeds@gmail.com. The cost: Ranges from $18-$50 (depending on the beads/design), and 75% of proceeds go to Experience Camps.
Crazy for a crewneck
Warm your heart and upper body this winter in our super comfy Experience Camps sweatshirt. In addition to supporting our work when purchasing it, the recipient will promote our mission each time they don it in public. It’s a perfect holiday conversation starter! The sweatshirt has a standard fit, and is made from a 50/50 cotton-polyester blend. It’s a heavyweight shirt with a soft feel. The cost: $41.50, and 30% of proceeds goes to Experience Camps.
Always with you
Introducing the limited-edition Grieve Leave x Little Words Project “With You” bracelet, exclusively available this December. This meaningful holiday gift serves as a daily reminder that you’re not alone, even in your griefiest moments. Grieve Leave, an organization founded by Experience Camps’ volunteer counselor Rebecca Feinglos, is dedicated to supporting people through their grief, offering resources for navigating loss. This sweet bracelet offers loved ones a reminder you’re always right there for them. The cost: $45, and 25% of proceeds goes to Experience Camps.
Jog it out this December
With all the holiday lounging (or running around, for the movement-lovers), who couldn’t do with a pair of Experience Camps joggers? This midweight sweatpant features a relaxed fit with an elastic waistband, an ideal wardrobe choice for those events involving holiday feasts. It’s even got jersey-lined pockets so you don’t lose your keys when it’s time to go home. The cost: $52.50, and 21% of proceeds go to Experience Camps.
The kids and you are a light of hope and love to me. I continue praying for this beautiful, life-changing experience.
With love from a fellow bereavement companion,
David