Camp Good Grief
For children ages 6-16 who have lost someone special
After the death of a loved one, kids often think:
- They won't feel good again
- There is no other young person to talk to who has lost someone special
- No one understands
Camp Good Grief can help with these feelings, emotions and thoughts. Through art, music and play, campers will connect with others experiencing loss, learn positive coping and how to preserve memories and honor loved ones.
Hear from campers about their experience at Camp Good Grief.
Camp Good Grief is a no-cost 1-day camp for children ages 6 to 16 with education about grief and how to cope with that grief. It is facilitated by IU Health team members, primarily nurses and other clinicians.
Childhood grief is more common than most realize and knowing how to talk to and guide a child who has experienced the death of someone close to them can be challenging. It is normal for adults to want to protect children from difficult experiences and information. Unaddressed grief, though, can cause youth to feel isolated and alone, both in their family and from other children. Children who are grieving are at greater risk than their peers for depression, suicide, poverty and substance abuse.
Through understanding, support, and opportunities to freely express thoughts and feelings, children and teens can develop healthy coping skills that enhance their lives.
Contact
If you are interested in participating in a future camp, have any questions or need assistance, please email the IU Health Hospice Bereavement Team at campgoodgrief@iuhealth.org.
About Camp Good Grief
Camp Good Grief is a no-cost 1-day camp for children ages 6 to 16 with education about grief and how to cope with that grief. It is facilitated by IU Health team members, primarily nurses and other clinicians.
Childhood grief is more common than most realize and knowing how to talk to and guide a child who has experienced the death of someone close to them can be challenging. It is normal for adults to want to protect children from difficult experiences and information. Unaddressed grief, though, can cause youth to feel isolated and alone, both in their family and from other children. Children who are grieving are at greater risk than their peers for depression, suicide, poverty and substance abuse.
Through understanding, support, and opportunities to freely express thoughts and feelings, children and teens can develop healthy coping skills that enhance their lives.
Contact
If you are interested in participating in a future camp, have any questions or need assistance, please email the IU Health Hospice Bereavement Team at campgoodgrief@iuhealth.org.
Bloomington Camp
Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025
Time: 9 am - 2:30 pm
For more information, please contact us at 812.353.9818 or email SCRCampGoodGrief@iuhealth.org.
Indianapolis Camp
Date: Saturday, July 12, 2025
Time: 9 am - 3 pm
For more information, please contact us at 317.962.0800 or email CRCampGoodGrief@iuhealth.org.
Muncie Camp
Date: Saturday, July 19, 2025
Time: 9 am - 3 pm
For more information, please contact us at 765.747.4273 or email ECRCampGoodGrief@iuhealth.org.
Lafayette Camp
Date: Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025
Time: 9 am - 3 pm
For more information, please contact us at 765.838.5780 or email WCRCampGoodGrief@iuhealth.org.
Upcoming Events
Bloomington Camp
Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025
Time: 9 am - 2:30 pm
For more information, please contact us at 812.353.9818 or email SCRCampGoodGrief@iuhealth.org.
Indianapolis Camp
Date: Saturday, July 12, 2025
Time: 9 am - 3 pm
For more information, please contact us at 317.962.0800 or email CRCampGoodGrief@iuhealth.org.
Muncie Camp
Date: Saturday, July 19, 2025
Time: 9 am - 3 pm
For more information, please contact us at 765.747.4273 or email ECRCampGoodGrief@iuhealth.org.
Lafayette Camp
Date: Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025
Time: 9 am - 3 pm
For more information, please contact us at 765.838.5780 or email WCRCampGoodGrief@iuhealth.org.
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