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.

Quebec Camps

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  • Parent Organization
    Nova West Island
  • Street
    447 Beaconsfield Blvd
  • City
    Beaconsfield
  • Province
    Quebec
  • Postal
    H9W 4C2
  • Email
    info@novawi.org
  • Website
    Nova est Island
  • Phone
    514-695-8335
  • Contact
    Cynthia Stephan-Rayes
  • Services
    NOVA West Island's Carousel Bereavement Program offers a "Circle of Support" for children and youth who are in the midst of coping with difficulties in their lives, such as an on-going family illness or the death of a loved one.
  • Camp Location
    Cap St. Jacques
  • Cost
    FREE
  • Financial Support
    an "In Memoriam" donation on behalf of their loved one would be appreciated.
  • Timing
    a weekend bereavement camp is offered twice a year, spring and fall
  • Other
    During this weekend, an experienced counsellor and qualified volunteers will offer support and advice to help them in the healing and growth process of their grieving. Several activities are offered, such as recreational sports, crafts, campfires, breakout sessions, a remembrance ceremony, including release of butterflies.

Myra's Kids Foundation

  • Street
    6783 Ashkelon
  • City
    Montreal
  • Province
    Quebec
  • Postal
    H4W 3E4
  • Email
    corrie@myraskids.ca
  • Website
    Myra's Kids Foundation
  • Phone
    438-346-7989
  • Contact
    Corrie Sirota, Clinical/Camp Director
  • Services
    At Myra’s Kids Foundation (MKF), our mission is to provide a safe place for children to honour and understand how they may be impacted by the loss of a loved one. To this end, we offer a free, non-denominational bereavement camp for children and teenagers, ages 6 to 17, who are grieving a significant death. We provide a traditional, fun, and high-energy camp experience, combined with grief education and emotional support. MKF also offers free monthly support groups for families along with psycho-social support.
  • Relationship to Camper
    Anyone, anyway, anytime, anyhow.
  • Location served
    Montreal and surrounding areas.
  • Return campers
    Yes, all campers are welcome - subject to an interview by the director.
  • Age restrictions
    Program is directed at children ages 6 - 17
  • Camp Location
    Montreal
  • Cost
    FREE
  • Transportation
    If we go up north - YES transportation to and from is provided.
  • Day/Sleepover
    Typically a weekend in August.
  • Language
    English with bilingual staff
  • Timing
    August 13th
  • Other
    This year our program will be an in person 'meet and greet' on Aug 8th, followed by a virtual program Friday August 13 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. and then a full day in person in city program at College Brebeuf from 10:00 - 9:30 p.m.
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    Myra's Kids Foundation

Disclaimer

The Canadian Alliance for Grieving Children and Youth (CAGCY) lists third-party grief support service providers who serve children, teens and their families. CAGCY does not evaluate or confirm the validity or existence of certifications or licenses of any provider. In seeking grief support services and/or counselling, CAGCY recommends you seek qualified independent advice as to the training, certifications, government licensing, and sufficiency of the providers listed here. We aim to update the information in this directory annually and the information provided herein may therefore not be accurate or up-to-date. Please note, the inclusion of a service in this list does not imply that CAGCCY endorses the service and we reserve the right to remove any entry from this directory for any reason. In using this directory, you agree to hold harmless all of CAGCY’s officers, directors, employees, or agents from any and all liability and/or damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the directory or of any of the providers referenced herein. CAGCY has not reviewed any Internet sites linking to this site or the contents of any links contained herein and is not responsible for the content of any linked off-site pages or any sites linked to this site in any manner.

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