Weekend Family Camps

Experience Camps believes that with the proper interventions and an ecosystem of support around them, grieving kids can build remarkable resilience and experience hope and joy. Family Camps are free, weekend programs for a family in which a child has experienced the death of a parent or primary caregiver and their immediate family. Family Camp creates a memorable and fun experience for three days and two nights in which family members can connect around their grief as a family unit and also bond with other families who “get it” about grief.

Building on the foundation of our flagship one-week camp programs, Family Camps will balance the joy of camp (think silly competitions! Campfire s’mores! Games!) with clinically-informed programming that creates a safe space for the family to explore the loss of their person(s) together. Guided by masters-level clinicians, campers and caregivers will meet with their peer group to explore relevant and age appropriate topics; supporting them in navigating their grief and building resiliency.

Check out our FAQs to learn more about what to expect, as well as family eligibility.

In 2025, Family Camp eligibility includes the following

• The family includes a child or children who have experienced the death of a parent or primary caregiver.
• The child or children are ages 9-17 (entering 4th-12th grade in the 2025-2026 school year).
• Location-specific: The family must meet the location requirement for the camp they’re applying for.