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. Additional services are offered to support the whole family outside of the camp weekend.
Eluna is a public, 501(c)(3) non‐profit organization with a mission to support children and families impacted by grief and addiction. Founded in 2000 in Seattle by MLB pitcher Jamie Moyer and child advocate Karen Phelps Moyer, Eluna was orginally called The Moyer Foundation and launched a series of programs supporting thousands of children and families annually at no cost to them.
Camp Erin® is the largest national network of grief programs for bereaved children and teens, Camp Mariposa® is an addiction prevention and mentoring program for youth impacted by a family member’s substance use disorder, and the Eluna Resource Center offers online tools, local referrals and personalized phone and email support for families experiencing grief, addiction and other related issues. Eluna partners with bereavement programs in local communities to help fund, develop and grow Camp Erin® nationwide. For more information, please visit elunanetwork.org.
The retreat weekend will help bereaved youth share their grief experiences in creative ways through art projects, time to talk and share, outdoor games and challenge courses, participate in memorial activities and even share a campfire experience!
Looking for important grief resources to help a child, friend or family member in your community or nationwide? We are proud to share the Eluna Resource Center. Its straightforward design makes it easy to search for articles, videos, activities, and referrals to local programs. In addition, Eluna offers free personalized recommendations with a 24-hour turn-around.
When and Where?
The 2025 Camp Erin will be held on June 6-8, 2025 at the Trinity Pines Camp & Conference Center in Cascade, Idaho.
Transportation for campers will be provided by Because Kids Grieve from our designated drop off and pick up sites.
How much does it cost?
Camp Erin is FREE to all campers through generous support and donations from local corporations and other area organizations.
Registration Process
Parents or guardians must complete an application for each child or teen who would like to attend. Applications are accepted until all available spaces are filled. Space is limited, so we encourage you to return the completed application as soon as possible.
Please note that any camper who has attended camp in the past will be considered after all spaces are offered to new campers.
REGISTRATION BEGINS JANUARY 1, 2025.
Registration questions can be left on our message line at 208-352-2994.
Are you ready for Camp?
Be a camp Volunteer
Camp Erin is made possible through the support of many dedicated volunteers. Volunteers are needed to serve as camp counselors and as support staff to assist with the diverse camp activities. For information on how you can volunteer for this extraordinary experience, please contact Because Kids Grieve at 208-352-2994 or click here.
Camp Erin volunteer applications are due by April 10, 2025.