Camp HOPE has been providing free bereavement camps to grieving children, teens and their adult family members at the Wisconsin Lion's Camp since 1989. Kids attend camp after the death of a family member or close friend. At camp, they connect with other kids who are also grieving similar losses. Camp HOPE provides a safe space and environment to open up, share, heal and learn to smile again. This is a beautiful organization and operates purely on generous donations, volunteers and fundraising efforts. With support from the community and you, Camp HOPE will continue to offer free camps at no cost to all participants.
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- EIN 39-1639982
- (608)621-0633
- PO Box 70722 Madison WI 53707 USA
- www.camphopeforkids.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Children & Youth, Children & Youth Services
Mission: To inspire HOPE, love and joy for grieving children and families through a free camp weekend, where they’ll connect and share with those who've also experienced the pain of loss and are committed to healing, together. Fun is top priority and the kids learn that it’s okay to laugh and play - and that doing so is not disrespectful to the memory of the person who died. Through the weekend of fun, sharing their pain and supporting each other, the children are shown that their emotions are a normal part of grief, they are not alone, and at Camp HOPE, their pain is understood.
Target demographics: We support children, teens and their families grieving the death of a loved one.
Direct beneficiaries per year: Around 200 children, teens and adults
Geographic areas served: We host our weekend Camps at the Wisconsin Lions Camp in central Wisconsin. We are well placed to serve the entire state as well as the surrounding areas.
Programs: Three times a year in the winter, spring and fall, we host weekend grief camps for our kids and teens with an option of an adult retreat for their family members.