Camper Parents

WHAT’S COMFORT ZONE ABOUT?

Our camps are for kids 7-17, and young adults between the ages of 18-25, who have suffered the death of a parent, sibling, legal guardian, or significant person. When you go to camp, you will meet a ton of kids who have been through similar things you have. Because everyone here has had a loss and can relate on a level that few others can, you will make lasting friendships.

CAMPER INTEREST FORM

Camp is mostly about fun. We play games, hike, sing karaoke (or watch), and eat s’mores. But there are also times throughout the weekend where you will be able to hear other kids’ stories, and have the chance to tell your own. Everything is done by choice, so you can share as much – or as little – as you want.

Many first-time campers are unsure, which is understandable—it’s different. But, know that camp is about making friendships, meeting other kids who can relate, and doing typical “camp stuff.” Check out what past campers have to say, look at some pictures and watch videos from camp in our scrapbook.

Even if you’re still nervous, give Comfort Zone Camp a shot. We promise it’s worth it.

What Our Campers Say…

“In all honesty, the first time my mom said that we were going to CZC I threw the world’s largest fit…I sat on the plane trying to figure out every way possible I could get off. If you’re nervous, get through the ‘Ice Breaker’ Games, and things get easier!”

– Lexi, Oakley

PARENTS & GUARDIANS

As a parent or guardian to a child who has suffered a loss, you have seen the many different ways grief challenges kids in their day-to-day lives. You also may have noticed that for kids, grief never really goes away; it simply evolves right along with them. Comfort Zone Camp offers free, child-focused grief and resilience training programs that provide children with:

A strong, supportive network of peers that personally understands their loss experience
Age-appropriate coping skills that will help them manage their grief in their day-to-day live
Age-appropriate grief counseling administered by trained grief professionals
A volunteer mentor (Big Buddy) who will attend camp with your child and has been extensively screened and matched to support your child’s individual strengths and needs
Self-esteem building and confidence-building activities games, songs, skits, and other opportunities to have fun, play, laugh, and connect with their peers
The ability to return to camp every year until they graduate high school
The opportunity to volunteer as a junior counselor after the age of 15

A Parent’s Message:

“The CZC Family Camp Program allowed me and my son, Zakaria to truly connect with others who had also experienced loss. We both were able to express our feelings and truly feel supported. It was so heartwarming to come together at the end of the night and hear Zakaria talk about much he loved camp. I am tearing up even as I write this. I did not go to any camps growing up and to watch my son truly enjoy his camp experience while being able to express himself and his true feelings of losing his twin brother was incredible.”

– Saira, Camper Parent