Shannon’s Hope Camp

Shannon’s Hope Camp

When a child experiences the death of a parent, sibling, or loved one, caregivers often worry about how that loss will affect their emotional well-being, friendships, and sense of safety. Shannon’s Hope Camp is a free grief camp for children and teens that provides compassionate support during one of the hardest seasons a family can face.

Since 1989, Bridges of Hope has hosted Shannon’s Hope Camp, making it one of the longest-running bereavement camps in the country. Our experience has helped us create a program that caregivers trust—trauma-informed, age-appropriate, and facilitated by trained professionals and volunteers who understand childhood grief.

Camp is intentionally structured to offer a healthy balance of guided grief support activities and traditional camp fun. Children are gently encouraged to talk about their loss while also having time to play, relax, and connect with peers who have experienced similar grief. Many caregivers share that their child returns home feeling less alone, more understood, and better equipped to cope.

Shannon’s Hope Camp is safe, supportive, meaningful—and completely free to families.

Explore the rest of this page to learn more about the camp experience, what your child can expect, and how to register. We are honored to walk alongside your family as you support your child through grief.

Next Camp Dates:  October 3 – 4, 2026

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