Registration is now open for Camp Erin NYC, a free weekend-long bereavement camp, August 25-27, for children and teens ages 7-17 who've lost a loved one. Run by the non-profit organization COPE, the camp combines grief education and emotional support with fun, traditional camp activities. Camp Erin NYC takes place about 2.5 hours from New York City on beautiful campgrounds in Pennsylvania.
Led by bereavement professionals and caring volunteers, campers are provided a safe environment to explore their grief, learn essential coping skills, and make friends with peers who are also grieving.
Camp Erin NYC director Ann Fuchs said, “The beauty of Camp Erin is that our campers arrive as strangers and leave as friends creating a new circle of people to share thoughts, feelings, and experiences with.”
There is also a concurrent parent camp for caretakers of the children who attend Camp Erin NYC for a nominal fee.
If you know a child who would benefit from this experience or would like more information, visit the COPE website for details and a camp application.
About COPE - Helping families heal and grieve
COPE is a 501(c) (3) organization dedicated to providing emotional support to individuals and families who are struggling to cope with life after the loss of a child. Over almost a quarter of a century, it has grown from a small group of families meeting in each others’ homes to a support network of over 2,000 families meeting, gathering and healing.
In addition to Camp Erin NYC, COPE offers parent, sibling, and teen bereavement groups, provides spiritual and therapeutic programs, as well as appropriate resources and referrals.
COPE groups, events, and services are free of charge to families and are sustained by donations. Visit the COPE website to learn more about the organization and upcoming events, view grief resources, and help support COPE’s work and mission by making a donation. Keep up with COPE news and happenings on Facebook and Instagram.