08/07/2026
⛺Camp Erin is coming up in October, and we could use a few more caring volunteers! If you have a heart for kids and teens experiencing grief and believe that grief and joy can coexist, we want to meet you. Get info and an application at mourninghope.org/camperin.
José Villalpando's camp journey started as part of a college internship, and it made such an impact that he's been back every year since. He says that this kind of an experience would have been so helpful to him when he was young, and so he loves being part of providing it for others. He works with the older teens, who he says "can be some of the most likely to really hold in their grief, like I did... but when they are able to open up, those experiences really shine."
Camp Erin® Lincoln is a free bereavement camp for youth grieving the death of a significant person in their lives. Children and teens ages 6 to 17 attend a weekend-long, overnight camp experience that combines grief education and emotional support with fun, traditional camp activities. Led by bereavement professionals and caring volunteers, campers are provided a safe environment to explore their grief, learn essential coping skills, and make friends with peers who are also grieving.
