During this training session you will meet Comfort Zone staff and learn what to expect at camp and how our program impacts grieving children. You will receive education about childhood bereavement, and we’ll give you tips on how to be successful in whichever volunteer role you are selected to fill.
**This volunteer training is for camp provided by Blue H.E.L.P, that serves families who have experienced the death of a parent, guardian, or primary caregiver who was a law enforcement officer or first responder. Camp April was formed in honor of the Officer Max Scherzer’s wife, who was left alone to raise their then 4-month-old twins with few financial benefits or support. Read more about this organization here.**
WHAT IS COMFORT ZONE?
Comfort Zone Camp is a national nonprofit organization that provides a safe and fun place for kids grieving the death of a parent, guardian, or sibling. CZC offers FREE one-day family programs, community programs, and 3-day weekend camps. All programming empowers children to grieve, heal, and grow in healthy ways.
SUPPORT A CHILD BY VOLUNTEERING
Volunteer Roles Include:
Big Buddy Mentor | Nurse | Grief Therapist | Photographer | Logistics Support
All volunteers must be 15 yrs or older, complete a Volunteer Training, and pass a background check.
TRAIN TO BECOME A VOLUNTEER
WHEN: Saturday, May 2nd
TIME: 9am-3pm (lunch provided)
WHERE: Sandwich Police Department | 255 Cotuit Rd, Sandwich, MA 02563
**This camp is made possible by a generous partnership with National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. This program serves families who have experienced the death of a fallen firefighter in the line of duty who was a parent, sibling, or guardian.**
Age Range: 7-17 (18 if still in High School)
Our weekend camps provide children with the opportunity to break their isolation and realize they are not alone in a fun and healing environment. In order to be eligible for this camp the child must have experienced the death of a parent, sibling, or guardian.
Grief evolves with each developmental stage a child reaches, so learning to manage grief in a healthy way is important at every age. Whether the child’s loss was ten years or three months ago, encourage them to attend – you may have an opportunity to change the course of their life.
Please note that submitting this application does not guarantee a place for your child at this camp. Your child is not accepted into camp until the screening process is complete and you receive an acceptance email.
Age Range: 7-17 (18 if still in High School)
Our weekend camps provide children with the opportunity to break their isolation and realize they are not alone in a fun and healing environment. In order to be eligible for this camp the child must have experienced the death of a parent, sibling, or guardian.
Grief evolves with each developmental stage a child reaches, so learning to manage grief in a healthy way is important at every age. Whether the child’s loss was ten years or three months ago, encourage them to attend – you may have an opportunity to change the course of their life.
Please note that submitting this application does not guarantee a place for your child at this camp. Your child is not accepted into camp until the screening process is complete and you receive an acceptance email.
**This camp is made possible by a generous partnership with A Little Hope, Inc. This program serves families who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling, or guardian to suicide.**
Age Range: 7-17 (18 if still in High School)
Our weekend camps provide children with the opportunity to break their isolation and realize they are not alone in a fun and healing environment. Grief evolves with each developmental stage a child reaches, so learning to manage grief in a healthy way is important at every age. Whether the child’s loss was ten years or three months ago, encourage them to attend – you may have an opportunity to change the course of their life.
Please note that submitting this application does not guarantee a place for your child at this camp. Your child is not accepted into camp until the screening process is complete and you receive an acceptance email.
Age Range: 18 (if no longer in High School) to 25
**This camp is made possible by a generous partnership with A Little Hope, Inc. This program serves young adults who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling, or guardian to suicide.**
The application is written from the perspective of a parent/guardian. Please disregard this and treat it as if it is written from a young adult perspective. Parents/guardians should not be completing this application on your behalf and no parent/guardian signatures are required.
Also, please note that submitting this application does not guarantee a place for you at this camp. You are not accepted into camp until the screening process is complete and you receive an acceptance email.
**This camp is made possible by a generous partnership with Blue H.E.L.P. This program serves families who have experienced the death of a parent, guardian, or primary caregiver who was a law enforcement officer or first responder. Camp April was formed in honor of the Officer Max Scherzer’s wife, who was left alone to raise their then 4-month-old twins with few financial benefits or support. Read more about this organization here.**
This three day program is a strength-based, child-focused model, which includes age-based
support groups facilitated by trained grief specialists. The program will facilitate icebreakers,
confidence-building activities and other activities designed to facilitate trust, expression,
and interaction among them. *Also includes a 4 hour Parent/Guardian Program on
Saturday, June 6th from 9:00am-1:00pm (at a nearby location).
TRADITIONAL CAMP: Youth must be between the ages of 7-17 (18 if still in high school),
and experienced the death by suicide of a parent, guardian, or primary caregiver who
was a law enforcement officer or first responder. Contact CZC staff, Kim Elder at
kelder@comfortzonecamp.org OR call 804-377-3430 ext.215 with any questions.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: The minimum age to volunteer is 15 years old.
All volunteers must be trained and register online. Contact CZC staff, Sue Oppici at
soppici@comfortzoncamp.org OR call 781-658-3112.
WHEN & WHERE?
Friday, June 5th – Sunday, June 7th
Camp Burgess | 75 Stowe Rd, Sandwich, MA 02563
Please note that submitting this application does not guarantee a place for your child at this camp. Your child is not accepted into camp until the screening process is complete and you receive an acceptance email.
**This camp is made possible by a generous partnership with National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. This program serves families who have experienced the death of a fallen firefighter in the line of duty who was a parent, sibling, or guardian.**
Age Range: 7-17 (18 if still in High School)
Our weekend camps provide children with the opportunity to break their isolation and realize they are not alone in a fun and healing environment. Grief evolves with each developmental stage a child reaches, so learning to manage grief in a healthy way is important at every age. Whether the child’s loss was ten years or three months ago, encourage them to attend – you may have an opportunity to change the course of their life.
Please note that submitting this application does not guarantee a place for your child at this camp. Your child is not accepted into camp until the screening process is complete and you receive an acceptance email.
During this training session you will meet Comfort Zone staff and learn what to expect at camp and how our program impacts grieving children. You will receive education about childhood bereavement, and we’ll give you tips on how to be successful in whichever volunteer role you are selected to fill.
During this training session you will meet Comfort Zone staff and learn what to expect at camp and how our program impacts grieving children. You will receive education about childhood bereavement, and we’ll give you tips on how to be successful in whichever volunteer role you are selected to fill.
**This camp is made possible by a generous partnership with Intermountain Healthcare and in collaboration with The Bradley Center and The Sharing Place. This program serves families who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling, or guardian who was served through The Bradley Center or The Sharing Place.**
Our weekend camps provide children with the opportunity to break their isolation and realize they are not alone in a fun and healing environment. Grief evolves with each developmental stage a child reaches, so learning to manage grief in a healthy way is important at every age. Whether the child’s loss was ten years or three months ago, encourage them to attend – you may have an opportunity to change the course of their life.
Please note that submitting this application does not guarantee a place for your child at this camp. Your child is not accepted into camp until the screening process is complete and you receive an acceptance email.
**This camp is made possible by a generous partnership with Intermountain Healthcare and in collaboration with The Bradley Center and The Sharing Place. This program serves families who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling, or guardian who was served through The Bradley Center or The Sharing Place.**
Age Range: 7-17 (18 if still in High School)
Our weekend camps provide children with the opportunity to break their isolation and realize they are not alone in a fun and healing environment. Grief evolves with each developmental stage a child reaches, so learning to manage grief in a healthy way is important at every age. Whether the child’s loss was ten years or three months ago, encourage them to attend – you may have an opportunity to change the course of their life.
Please note that submitting this application does not guarantee a place for your child at this camp. Your child is not accepted into camp until the screening process is complete and you receive an acceptance email.
**This camp is made possible by a generous partnership with Hospice by the Bay. This program serves families who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling, guardian, close relative, or friend.**
Age Range: 7-17 (18 if still in High School)
Our weekend camps provide children with the opportunity to break their isolation and realize they are not alone in a fun and healing environment. Grief evolves with each developmental stage a child reaches, so learning to manage grief in a healthy way is important at every age. Whether the child’s loss was ten years or three months ago, encourage them to attend – you may have an opportunity to change the course of their life.
Please note that submitting this application does not guarantee a place for your child at this camp. Your child is not accepted into camp until the screening process is complete and you receive an acceptance email.
Age Range: 7-17 (18 if still in High School)
Our weekend camps provide children with the opportunity to break their isolation and realize they are not alone in a fun and healing environment. In order to be eligible for this camp the child must have experienced the death of a parent, sibling, or guardian.
Grief evolves with each developmental stage a child reaches, so learning to manage grief in a healthy way is important at every age. Whether the child’s loss was ten years or three months ago, encourage them to attend – you may have an opportunity to change the course of their life.
Please note that submitting this application does not guarantee a place for your child at this camp. Your child is not accepted into camp until the screening process is complete and you receive an acceptance email.
Comfort Zone Camp is a national nonprofit organization that provides a safe and fun place
for kids grieving the death of a parent, guardian, or sibling. CZC offers FREE one-day family programs, community programs, and 3-day weekend camps. All programming empowers children to grieve, heal, and grow in healthy ways.
Volunteer Roles Include:
Big Buddy Mentor | Nurse | Grief Therapist | Photographer | Logistics Support
All volunteers must be 15 yrs or older, complete a Volunteer Training, and pass a background check.
When: Saturday, August 22nd
Time: 9AM – 3PM (lunch provided)
Where: Blue Cross Blue Shield Office
1 Enterprise Drive, Quincy, MA 02171
Volunteer Training
Age Range: 7-17 (18 if still in High School)
Our weekend camps provide children with the opportunity to break their isolation and realize they are not alone in a fun and healing environment. In order to be eligible for this camp the child must have experienced the death of a parent, sibling, or guardian.
Grief evolves with each developmental stage a child reaches, so learning to manage grief in a healthy way is important at every age. Whether the child’s loss was ten years or three months ago, encourage them to attend – you may have an opportunity to change the course of their life.
Please note that submitting this application does not guarantee a place for your child at this camp. Your child is not accepted into camp until the screening process is complete and you receive an acceptance email.
Age Range: 7-17 (18 if still in High School)
Our weekend camps provide children with the opportunity to break their isolation and realize they are not alone in a fun and healing environment. In order to be eligible for this camp the child must have experienced the death of a parent, sibling, or guardian.
Grief evolves with each developmental stage a child reaches, so learning to manage grief in a healthy way is important at every age. Whether the child’s loss was ten years or three months ago, encourage them to attend – you may have an opportunity to change the course of their life.
Please note that submitting this application does not guarantee a place for your child at this camp. Your child is not accepted into camp until the screening process is complete and you receive an acceptance email.
Comfort Zone Camp is a national nonprofit organization that provides a safe and fun place
for kids grieving the death of a parent, guardian, or sibling. CZC offers FREE one-day family programs, community programs, and 3-day weekend camps. All programming empowers children to grieve, heal, and grow in healthy ways.
Volunteer Roles Include:
Big Buddy Mentor | Nurse | Grief Therapist | Photographer | Logistics Support
All volunteers must be 15 yrs or older, complete a Volunteer Training, and pass a background check.
When: Saturday, October 3, 2020
Time: 9AM – 3PM (lunch provided)
Where: Dominion Payroll
3200 Rockbridge Street, Suite #300, Richmond, VA 23230
Volunteer Training
Save the Date for CZC’s Annual Fall Bash
Deep Run Hunt Club
Delicious food and locally crafted beer will be served, and guests will enjoy live music by the Right On band!
**This camp is made possible by a generous partnership with Blue H.E.L.P. This program serves families who have experienced the death of a parent, guardian, or primary caregiver who was a law enforcement officer or first responder. Camp April was formed in honor of the Officer Max Scherzer’s wife, who was left alone to raise their then 4-month-old twins with few financial benefits or support. Read more about this organization here.**
This three-day program is a strength-based, child-focused model, which includes age-based
support groups facilitated by trained grief specialists. The program will facilitate icebreakers,
confidence-building activities and other activities designed to facilitate trust, expression,
and interaction among them.
CAMP MODELS & ELIGIBILITY
Comfort Zone Camp is a national nonprofit organization that provides a safe and fun place
for kids grieving the death of a parent, guardian, or sibling. CZC offers FREE one-day family
programs, community programs, and 3-day weekend camps. All programming empowers
children to grieve, heal, and grow in healthy ways.
TRADITIONAL CAMP: Youth must be between the ages of 7-17 (18 if still in high school),
and experienced the death by suicide of a parent, guardian, or primary caregiver who
was a law enforcement officer or first responder. Contact CZC staff, Callee Miller at
cmiller@comfortzonecamp.org OR call 804-377-3430 ext.214 with any questions.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: The minimum age to volunteer is 15 years old.
All volunteers must be trained and register online. Contact CZC staff, Katie Moriarty at
kmoriarty@comfortzonecamp.org OR call 804-377-3430.
WHEN & WHERE?
Friday, October 16th – Sunday, October 18th
Apple Canyon Retreat Center | 56400 Apple Canyon Road, Mountain Center, CA 92561
Please note that submitting this application does not guarantee a place for your child at this camp. Your child is not accepted into camp until the screening process is complete and you receive an acceptance email.
Age Range: 7-17 (18 if still in High School)
Our weekend camps provide children with the opportunity to break their isolation and realize they are not alone in a fun and healing environment. In order to be eligible for this camp the child must have experienced the death of a parent, sibling, or guardian.
Grief evolves with each developmental stage a child reaches, so learning to manage grief in a healthy way is important at every age. Whether the child’s loss was ten years or three months ago, encourage them to attend – you may have an opportunity to change the course of their life.
Please note that submitting this application does not guarantee a place for your child at this camp. Your child is not accepted into camp until the screening process is complete and you receive an acceptance email.
Age Range: 7-17 (18 if still in High School)
Our weekend camps provide children with the opportunity to break their isolation and realize they are not alone in a fun and healing environment. In order to be eligible for this camp the child must have experienced the death of a parent, sibling, or guardian.
Grief evolves with each developmental stage a child reaches, so learning to manage grief in a healthy way is important at every age. Whether the child’s loss was ten years or three months ago, encourage them to attend – you may have an opportunity to change the course of their life.
Please note that submitting this application does not guarantee a place for your child at this camp. Your child is not accepted into camp until the screening process is complete and you receive an acceptance email.
