Hearts of Hope Camp provides an encouraging environment and support network to children who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling, grandparent or significant friend. These two day camps provide opportunities for children to meet other children whose loved one has died and to share their feelings and memories. Memorialization activities include candle lighting, balloon releases, and arts & crafts, in addition to typical camp fun and games. The campers also have an opportunity to address any unanswered medical or funeral questions regarding the death of their loved one with a physician and a funeral director.

Hearts of Hope camps are held three times a year, typically in January, April and October, at beautiful Minnesota camps located around the state. Locations of the upcoming camps can be found on the application form.

Hearts of Hope Camp believes:

• Grief and mourning are a natural reaction to the death of a loved one.
• Grief and mourning is a process; not a one-time event.
• Children grieve differently than adults.
• All feelings are okay.
• Children learn through play.

Because of the on-going commitment and generosity of our donors, Hearts of Hope Camp is free to participants.

Click here for a camper application.

Click here for links to our camp facilities.