what is a bereavement camp

 

Bereavement camps are a magical experience for children and teens who are grieving the death of a special person. These programs offer traditional, camp programs, that include "child and youth friendly" grief centred activities & special memorials for campers to share and learn from one another in a supportive environment.

Bereavement camps are a place where, in a very short time, peer support unfolds as campers can make lifelong friends who share similar journeys. These camps help participants recognize that they are not alone in their experience, which in turn, serves to normalize their experience.


The benefits of our programs are numerous, including identifying coping skills, increased resilience, as well as creating a connection to new friends who they can reach out for long after camp is over.

We are proud to share a variety of bereavement camp experiences, each of which offers their unique brand of friendship, support, smiles and fun.

We encourage you to explore the different types of camps available.

  • Parent Organization:
    Maple Leaf
  • Street:
    132 Reynolds Street
  • City:
    Oakville
  • Province:
    Ontario
  • Postal:
    L6J 3K5
  • Email:
    info@campmapleleaf.ca
  • Website:
    Camp Maple Leaf
  • Phone:
    905-338-5200
  • Contact:
    April Young
  • Relationship to Camper:
    Parent or Sibling
  • Location served:
    Ontario (Open to children across Canada).
  • Return campers:
    We encourage campers to return year after year. Many will grow up to become staff for the whole summer
  • Age restrictions:
    Turning 7 in the calendar year and up to 16 for leadership programs
  • Camp Location:
    Ennismore, Ontario Other: Private Island on Pigeon Lake in the Kawarthas (20 Minutes from Peterborough).
  • Cost:
    Pay what you can (up to $1300.00 total)
  • Financial Support:
    Yes
  • Transportation:
    Yes, from centralized locations
  • Day/Sleepover:
    Sleepover
  • Duration:
    Days 6 Nights 5
  • Language:
    English (we have bilingual French speaking staff)
  • Timing:
    July 21 - 26, 2024
  • Other:
    We are located on a private island. Our campers find support through fun and friendship in a tradition waterfront camp environment. Our bereavement specialists (From the Seasons Centre for Grieving Children) provide extra support through hands-on, child- friendly, grief activities that makes up approximately 20% of the week's traditional camp schedule.
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