Where Children and Teens Learn to Grieve and Heal
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Camp Erin Toronto is a free, weekend bereavement camp for youth who are grieving the death of a significant person in their lives. Children and teens ages 6 to 17 attend a weekend 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.
CAMP ERIN TORONTO 2027: Friday June 11th – Sunday June 13th
Camp Erin 2027
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2027 Distribution List
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January – November 2026
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| 2027 Information Sessions | October 2026 |
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2027 Camper Application Period
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Applications for 2027 Open on Monday November 2nd. Click on the green buttons to register for our distribution list
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Camper Intake Calls
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February 2027
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Camper/ Caregiver Q&A
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Monday May 3rd, 6-7:30pm
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Camper Meet and Greet
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Saturday May 8th, 1-4pm |
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Camp Erin Overnight
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Friday June 11th- Sunday June 13th 2027 |
Camp Erin 2028
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2028 Application Period
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Applications for 2028 open in November 2027
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Camper Assessments
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February 2028 |
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Camper/ Caregiver Q&A
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Monday May 8th, 6-7:30pm
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Camper Meet and Greet
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Saturday May 13th 2028 |
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Camp Erin Overnight
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Friday June 9th- Sunday June 11th 2028 |
Questions can be sent to torontocamperin@gmail.com
Other Camp Options
If you have already attended an overnight Camp Erin, you might want to consider attending Camp Skein. Camp Skein offered by Camp Maple Leaf offers a one week Camp for children and teens who have experienced a death. There is a fee to attend Camp Skein. To find out more visits https://campmapleleaf.ca/
The Lumara Society offers Camp Kerry which is a family bereavement retreat program. Applications for “Camp Kerry”, generally opens in April. You’ll notice the registration button at the bottom of this page. We strongly recommend that if your family is interested in attending that you register early because there is always a high demand for this program. To get on the list and be notified when applications for Camp Kerry open please visit this link: CAMP KERRY
Bob Kemp Hospice offers Camp Keaton annually in June of each year. Camp Keaton is a bereavement camp for children and teenagers ages 7-17 grieving a significant death. Camp Keaton provides a traditional, fun and high energy camp experience combined with grief education and mentoring. It is held in June of each year (usually the week after Camp Erin). Find out more about CAMP KEATON HERE
