Camp Dragonfly Offers Grief Support for Children

Weekend camp for ages 7-12 who have experienced loss of a loved one

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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Registration is now open for Camp Dragonfly, a weekend grief and loss camp for children ages 7-12 who have suffered the loss of a loved one. The camp, held March 13-15, offers activities designed to help children heal and learn coping skills after a loss, including art, games, nature hikes, discussions, and a campfire with s'mores.

Why it matters

Grief can be an especially difficult experience for children, and Camp Dragonfly provides a supportive environment for them to process their emotions and learn healthy ways to manage their grief through therapeutic activities and peer support.

The details

All activities at Camp Dragonfly are designed to help children heal and learn coping skills to use after a loss. During the weekend, campers have the opportunity to participate in art activities, games, nature hikes, discussions and a campfire with s'mores.

  • Camp Dragonfly will be held March 13-15, 2026.

The players

Camp Dragonfly

A weekend grief and loss camp for children ages 7-12 who have suffered the loss of a loved one.

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What’s next

Registration for Camp Dragonfly is now open, and interested families can sign up on the camp's website.

The takeaway

Camp Dragonfly provides a valuable resource for children dealing with grief, offering a supportive environment and therapeutic activities to help them process their emotions and develop healthy coping mechanisms.