Camp Compassion
What is Camp Compassion?
Camp Compassion is a free, weekend-long, overnight bereavement camp for CT youth ages 6-17 who have experienced the death of someone significant in their lives. Children and teens join for a weekend of traditional fun camp activities while also participating in therapeutic grief activities that allow them to process their loss and maintain a connection to their loved one(s).
Led by bereavement professionals and trained volunteers, campers are provided a safe environment to explore their grief, learn essential coping skills, and make friends with peers who are grieving.
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Acceptance into camp will be based upon the child's readiness for camp, bereavement needs, and participation in other grief services. Campers may be eligible to attend camp for a maximum of 2 years depending on space/needs. A reminder that we ask families to allow at least 3 months to pass following the death of their loved one prior to participating in camp.
We invite parents and caregivers to join their child(ren) at camp on Friday afternoon to participate in activities and engage in their own healing related to grief. (Please note: parents & caregivers are not permitted to stay overnight).
We will also have a special activity on Sunday morning for parents & caregivers before checking their child(ren) out of camp.
The Cove is currently seeking quilt donations and funders for Camp Compassion.
View our flyers below for more information and who to contact with questions!
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Camper & Caregiver Feedback
"I got to see kids going through the same thing as me and made me feel not alone."
-Camper
"It was an amazing weekend. Everyone one cared so much about my girls and were experienced to handle their grief and emotions all while having fun. The amount of energy everyone had was so amazing. It was the first time ever my girls have been to overnight camp and I had no apprehension leaving them because I knew they would be so safe. Thank you to everyone!"
-Camp Caregiver
"Camp Compassion is truly a magical place! I can't express enough how wonderful this camp is. From the amazing volunteers to the carefully planned activities and the stunning location, everything is just perfect. The empathy, care, and genuine compassion from every counselor and volunteer are palpable. These children may not have chosen to join the grief club, but they would definitely choose to be part of The Cove community any day!"
-Camp Caregiver