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– Iesha Elliott, Camper Parent
I couldn’t be happier with this program. How did Isabella make out? Let’s just say she’s been crying ever since we left camp. Makes me happy because that means she’s had the best time, and FINALLY doesn’t feel alone. We’ve decided to make it an annual tradition in honor of her father…and the husband I married. She’s already requesting to connect with her CZC buddy TOMORROW.
-Denise, Camper Mom
Nico had a great time, he made a friend and will be recommending the program to a classmate that lost her dad. He feels better about his guilt and had a great time with his big buddy Adam (first time buddy). His healing circle leader also said he spoke up early and encouraged his circlemates to open up.
– Eric Nagle of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
Since 2012, the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation’s Partnership with the Comfort Zone Camp and their professional, compassionate staff has provided the unique opportunity for children and stepchildren of firefighters who have died in the line-of-duty to meet other children from across the country who have experienced a similar loss. The camp atmosphere of healing helps our campers better understand their grief while learning skills to cope with their loss in
– Leigh Ann Morese, LCSW
Former Bereavement Clinical Coordinator
Primary Children’s Hospital (part of Intermountain Healthcare)
“We chose CZC because of their impeccable reputation nationally. CZC offers the strongest programming for kids living with grief including assessment tools and volunteer training. Their staff and administration were pleasant, cooperative and easy to coordinate camp details. Kids played, laughed and shared their unique grief experiences while making friends and learning skills to live with their grief. Parents expressed deep gratitude for this opportunity to support their children. Utah’s
– Catherine
Before CZC, Hana was angry and closed-down. Always close to me and very affectionate, after her Dad died she had started stiffening up when I showed affection. She also had stopped talking with me. I saw an overwhelming change as soon as I picked her up at CZC. She came up to me and hugged me for a long time, and shared stories about the weekend. She even held my
– Devon Kleindienst
I wanted to let your organization know how much my son Max enjoyed camp this weekend. He really bonded with his big buddy Spiro, and has not stopped talking about him. He also can’t wait to go again next year and he wanted to know if it was possible for him to be paired with Spiro again, if he were volunteering. Thank you all for providing such an excellent experience
– Christopher Riley, NJ
When my children’s mother passed, it was Comfort Zone that was honestly the savior. I am forever in debt to this organization. Of course when it happened I immediately got them into therapy, but it was only after attending the camp that I could see a clear difference in both of them. I believe just knowing they are not alone, that other children their age are going through the same
– Rachel Kamrasch
This year’s theme: BELIEVE. I believe in the most resilient & inspiring little buddies. I believe in the generosity of amazing volunteers. I believe in the power of community. I believe in the special bond that can be formed in just three days. I believe in being present for one another. I believe in heart, soul and LOVE making a difference. I BELIEVE in Comfort Zone Camp!
– Brittany Grabau
So grateful for another weekend in the bubble to grieve, heal and grow with a huge community I get to call my family. I continue to be amazed every camp at the bravery, resiliency and honesty these campers show up with. They teach me so much and I am honored to be a part of their grief journey. There’s no way I’d rather spend my weekend and no way to
– Niki Russo, CZC Camper Turned Volunteer
I started going to Comfort Zone Camp at the age of eleven in April of 2006, only six months after my dad had passed away. Life felt almost unbearable when it came to losing my dad, and I never thought I would be able to get through it. Until I found Comfort Zone. It was the first place as a kid that I walked into that everyone treated me like
