eligibility

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

About

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.

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

2025 CAMP SCHEDULE

BIG LAKE YOUTH CAMP—SISTERS, OREGON

Abba’s Junior (ages 9-11) June 29 – July 4
Abba’s Teen (ages 12-15) August 3 – 8

GLACIER VIEW RANCH—WARD, COLORADO

Abba’s Child – TBD

LEONI MEADOWS CAMP—GRIZZLY FLATS, CALIFORNIA

Summer 2026

CAMP MIVODEN—HAYDEN, IDAHO

Abba’s Child – June 29 – July 4

SUNSET LAKE CAMP—WILKESON, WASHINGTON

Abba’s Junior (ages 9-11) June 23 – 27
Abba’s Teen (ages 12 – 15) August 3 – 9

HAWAII CAMP COMING SOON!

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Our camps

Camp Mivoden

HAYDEN, ID

BIG LAKE YOUTH CAMP

SISTERS, OR

GLACIER VIEW RANCH

WARD, CO

LEONI MEADOWS CAMP

GRIZZLY FLATS, CA

SUNSET LAKE CAMPS

WILKESON, WA

OUr Activities

Along with providing a safe and healing environment for our campers, we want them to experience the fun of the camp setting. An average week at camp will include the following activities (some may vary due to location) as well as group grief therapy: