BEREAVEMENT CAMPS | COMFORT ZONE CAMP
408 North Side Road, Camp DeWolfe, Wading River, NY 11792
Eligibility
For kids 7-17, and young adults between the ages of 18-25, who have suffered the death of a parent, sibling, legal guardian, or significant person.
Hours
Agency requests client call for details
804-377-3433
Fax·
Fax
804-377-3430
Voice·
Main
Application process
Online application process. Agency will contact applicants once online form has been completed. Campers will be notified of acceptance 4-6 weeks prior to the start of camp.
Fees
Free
Service area
Nassau County, NY
Suffolk County, NY
The nation's largest independent bereavement camp for any child who has experienced the loss of a parent, sibling or primary caregiver, regardless of when the death occurred. Funds are available to help with transportation and camper supplies.
Last assured
04/07/2023
Providing organization
COMFORT ZONE CAMP
The nation's largest independent bereavement camp for any child who has experienced the loss of a parent, sibling or primary caregiver, regardless of when the death occurred. Funds are available to help with transportation and camper supplies. As of 2023 there are several new camps:
Overdose Loss Camp
Suicide Loss Camp
COVID Loss Camps
In-person and virtual camps for children (7-17 year-olds; 18 if still in high school) with all loss types
In-person and virtual camps and support groups for parents/guardians
In-person camps for young adults (ages 18 – 25)
Coaching and processing sessions for schools, groups and families after a loss
In-person camps are located in: CA, MA, NY, NJ, VA, NC, FL, UT, WV