No One Should Grieve Alone

WHY

The concept is simple; place a grieving child in a place where fun and adventure abound; surround them with people who understand and relate to what they are going through; then watch as they begin to open up and talk about their feelings. All of this at no charge to the child. It is a low-pressure, high-energy place of emotional safety where accumulated stresses of grief can be released, memories affirmed, and hope restored.

PROGRAM

Abba’s Child strives to provide an environment where kids can explore their grief, freely talk about the confusing emotions they are experiencing, and have a whole lot of fun. A full day of fun and rewarding activity takes place in the beautiful outdoors, surrounded by accepting peers, supportive counselors and fresh air.

STAFF

Trained camp staff are in charge of the daily activities and the direct supervision of children 24 hours a day. A curriculum on grieving is implemented by trained grief professionals who have experience helping children navigate their grief.

Our Camps

Eligibility

All children, ages 9-16 who have lost a sibling or parent to death in the recent past are welcome to apply.

Location

Abba’s Child partners with a variety of ACA accredited camps to create these experiences for grieving children. Our camp sites for this year are Big Lake Youth Camp in Oregon, Camp MiVoden in Idaho, Leoni Meadows Camp in California, and Sunset Lake Camp in Washington.

Activities

Camp activities will vary depending on location, but you can expect activities such as archery, canoeing, horsemanship, mountain biking, sailing, sports, swimming/blob, and wakeboarding, to be part of the program.

Healthcare

All campers have access to onsite medical care provided by the camp. Physicians, nurses, and other personnel from area health providers donate their time to ensure that medical care is accessible 24 hours a day.

Abba’s Child Summer Camps 2024

Big Lake Youth Camp – Sisters, Oregon www.biglake.org

  • Abba’s Junior (ages 9-11) June 30 – July 5
  • Abba’s Teen (ages 12-15) August 4 – 9

Glacier View Ranch – Ward, CO www.glacierviewranch.com

  • Abba’s Child – June 23 – 28

Leoni Meadows Camp  – Grizzly Flats, California www.leonimeadows.org

  • Abba’s Child – July 21- 26

Camp MiVoden – Hayden, Idaho www.mivoden.com

  • Abba’s Child – June 30 – July 5

Sunset Lake Camp – Wilkeson, Washington www.sunsetlake.org

  • Abba’s Junior (ages 9-11) June 24 – 28
  • Abba’s Teen (ages 12 – 15) August 4 – 10

Our values

Love Deep. Love Well.

Walk Alongside

No one should have to grieve alone. Abba’s Child seeks to break the isolation often experienced with peers at home.

Cherish Memories

Memories become the treasure that remains after a loved one dies. Celebrations of cherished memories encourage healing.

Energize Hope

Hope is energized when grieving families interact with others who are successfully navigating the journey of sadness and loss.

Remember to Live

Camp allows kids to laugh, cry, play, create, remember the person who died, or forget the grief that weighs them down. It is all part of living.

Encourage New Life

Over time we release the pain of loss, but never the power of legacy. Our lives pay tribute to the loved ones we have lost.

Sign up a child for Abba’s Child and give them a chance for community, an opportunity for joy, and a start at healing.

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