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About Us

Camp Good Grief is a compassionate organization dedicated to nurturing the emotional well-being of grieving children and individuals affected by childhood trauma. Founded from a place of deep personal loss and inspired by the memory of the founder’s brother and sister, Camp Good Grief exists to support young hearts through healing-centered programs that foster resilience, expression, and connection. Through a variety of year-round offerings, including the Bright Chapters reading program, RevUp and Read, HeARTs in Color, and Melody’s Music School, we create safe, supportive spaces where children can explore their grief and begin to heal. From free art supplies and uplifting books to music appreciation materials and heartfelt school donations, each initiative is designed to offer hope and comfort. Our day camps for children and adults further extend this support, providing guided therapeutic experiences and community for those navigating the pain of loss and trauma. At Camp Good Grief, we help grieving children discover that while loss is part of their story, it does not define it.

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Programs

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Bright Chapters

(Year Round)

Books mailed to children

Bright Chapters is a heartfelt program dedicated to supporting children who have lost a parent by providing them with free books. Through the power of storytelling, Bright Chapters offers comfort, hope, and a sense of connection, helping young readers navigate their grief and find moments of joy. Each book is carefully chosen to inspire healing, resilience, and imagination, reminding children that even in the darkest times, new chapters can begin.

HeARTs in Color

(Year Round)

Art supplies mailed to children

HeARTs in Color is a compassionate program that provides free art supplies to children who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Believing in the healing power of creativity, Heartfelt offers paints, sketchbooks, markers, and more to help young hearts express their emotions in a safe and meaningful way. Each kit is a gentle reminder that through art, children can process their feelings, find comfort, and begin to tell their own stories of hope and healing.

Melody's Music School

(Year Round- Online Access)

Kick Off August 26, 2025

Melody's Music School is a free online program that offers digital music appreciation materials to anyone, with a special mission to honor grieving children. Through engaging lessons, and activities, the program invites users of all ages to explore the beauty and comfort of music. Melody’s Music School celebrates the healing power of melody and rhythm, creating a space where children coping with loss can find peace, expression, and a sense of connection through sound.

Piece by Peace 

(Year Round)

Hand on gifts mailed to children

Piece by Peace is a thoughtful program that sends buildable materials—like craft kits, model sets, and creative projects—to grieving children, offering them a hands-on way to process emotions and rediscover joy. Each kit is designed to inspire imagination, focus, and a sense of accomplishment, giving children a healthy outlet for expression during a difficult time. Through building and creating, Piece by Peace helps young hearts find strength, connection, and healing, one piece at a time.

RevUp and Read

(May 18 Yearly)

Bikers and deliver books to children in school each year.

RevUp and Read is a unique annual program that brings comfort and joy to children by delivering free books straight to their school—on the backs of roaring motorcycles. Each year, a dedicated group of bikers rides out to hand-deliver specially selected books that offer hope, healing, and adventure. RevUp and Read combines the thrill of the open road with the power of reading, reminding kids that even through loss, there’s a story waiting to lift their spirits. 

Camp Tender Trails 

(ages 6-16) and (ages 17-24)                                                           

Applications begin January 2026

Camp Tender Trails is a day camp designed to provide a safe, supportive space for grieving children to navigate their emotions and find comfort through connection with others. Set in a peaceful, nature-filled environment, the camp offers a variety of activities like guided nature walks, creative arts, and group discussions that help children process their grief in a gentle, understanding way. With the guidance of compassionate counselors, Tender Trails fosters healing, resilience, and hope, allowing kids to honor their loved ones while discovering new ways to express themselves and grow.

Camp Phoenix 

(day camp for adults who survived childhood trauma)       

Application begin August 2026

Camp Soul is a gentle, day-long retreat designed for adults who have experienced childhood trauma. Through play, creativity, nature, and connection, the camp offers a safe and nurturing space to explore healing without pressure or judgment. Participants are invited to reconnect with their inner child, rediscover joy, and experience the kind of emotional care they may not have received growing up. It’s not therapy—it’s soul nourishment in community, laughter, and rest.

Camp Brave Heart

(day camp for military children)                                       

Applications begin August 2026

Camp Brave Hearts is a nurturing space created especially for children who have experienced the loss of a military parent or loved one. Through art, play, nature, and connection with others who understand their journey, campers are gently supported in expressing their grief while rediscovering joy. In a safe and uplifting environment, children are encouraged to share their stories, honor their heroes, and build resilience through creativity, laughter, and care. It’s a day of healing hearts, making friends, and remembering they are not alone.

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Events

Bright Chapters           

(Books mailed to children)                                         

Year Round 

 

HeARTs in Color  

(Art materials mailed to children)​                             

 Year Round

Piece by Peace           

(Buildable materials mailed to children)                     

 Year Round

 

​Melody's Music School Digital Downloads                               

 Kick Off August 26, 2025

Rev Up and Read                                                                                       

(Bikers delivering books to children in school with a reading assembly)   

May 18, 2026                                                               

Camp Tender Trails  (ages 6-16)                                                                

February 2026

Camp Good Grief Day Camp for Adults                                                   

 October 2026​​​​​​

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How can I help?
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For your Financial Consideration

$25 Donation for a gift for a grieving child to be mailed.

Help us provide comforting books to children coping with loss—your donation can bring hope and healing through the power of story. One donation will provide a book, art materials, or buildable projectScan the QR code to donate.

CHOOSE your  Donation amount.

​​DOWNLOAD our song through Amazon and Apple Music (search for Camp Good Grief)

 

 

DIGITAL GIFT CARD - Email a digital gift card to: info@campgoodgrief.com

(Gifts cards will be used to purchase books and materials to provide gifts to grieving children and to plan for the upcoming camps . (Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Target, etc)

 

UNUSED GIFT CARDS?

Have extra unused gift cards? Donate them to help support grieving children with resources, care, and comfort during their hardest times.  

 

 

FREE Ways to Help

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STORIES ~ Submit recovering stories of grief to: info@campgoodgrief.org

(Please put STORY in the email header.)

ARTICLES ~ suggest articles for grieving families for resources section to: info@campgoodgrief.org  (Please put ARTICLE in the email header.)

NOMINATE ~Nominate a child to receive a gift-submit child's name to: info@campgoodgrief.org  (Please put NOMINATE in the email header.)

Please include a link to the parents social media page or information to verify (news article, internet link, etc)

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