Comfort Zone Camp serves children who have lost a parent, sibling, primary caregiver, or friend. All programs are offered at no cost to families. CZC provides a safe, nurturing environment where kids can have traditional camp fun, while at the same time acquiring tools to help them cope with their loss. Since 1999, CZC has helped 21,000+ children.

Camp Activities
Includes games, arts & crafts, bonfire, and Healing Circle support groups where kids can connect with their peers.

The Impact
Campers leave the camp “bubble” transformed with a community, coping skills, and new friends who “get it”.

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April 19-21
New Jersey Weekend Camp: programs for ages 7-17; and parent/guardian
Camp Mason Hardwick Township, NJ
This program serves children ages 7-17 (18 if still in high school) who have lost a parent, guardian, sibling, or friend. This camp will include a separate optional parent/guardian overnight weekend program.

May 17-19
New Jersey Weekend Camp for Suicide Loss: programs for ages 7-17; young adults; and parent/guardian (in partnership with A Little Hope Foundation)
Camp Johnsonburg Johnsonburg, New Jersey
This program serves children, teens, and young adults ages 7-25 who have lost a parent, guardian, sibling, or friend to suicide. This camp will include a separate optional young adult and parent/guardian overnight weekend program.

August 2-4
New York Weekend Camp: programs for ages 7-17; and young adults
Camp DeWolfe 408 N Side Rd, Wading River, NY, United States
This program serves children, teens, and young adults ages 7-25 who have lost a parent, guardian, sibling, or friend.

September 13-15
New York Weekend Camp for Overdose Loss: a program for ages 7-17 and parent/guardian (in partnership with A Little Hope Foundation)
Fresh Air Fund Fishkill, New York
This program serves children ages 7-17 (18 if still in high school) who have lost a parent, guardian, sibling, or friend to overdose. This camp will include a separate optional parent/guardian overnight weekend program.

October 25-27
New Jersey Weekend Camp: programs for ages 7-17
Camp Mason Hardwick Township, NJ
This program serves children ages 7-17 (18 if still in high school) who have lost a parent, guardian, sibling, or friend

Eligibility	Death of a parent, sibling, guardian or friend.
Age Groups	Children Adolescents Adults
Community Services	Arts & Recreation Recreation / Social / Sports Basic Needs / Assistance COVID-Related Community Community Service Volunteer Opportunities Family & Support Services Family Support Seasonal Programs Summer Camp
Health Services	Behavioral / Mental Health Grief / Loss Mental Health Teen Issues Crisis / Safety Suicide / Suicidal Ideation
Treatment Services	Outpatient Services Counseling Counseling / Therapy, Family Counseling / Therapy, Group
Payment Options	Free
Areas Served	State-Wide

Last Updated: 05/29/24