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”.

Tri-State Area Weekend Camps

April 19 - April 21, 2024

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 - May 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 - August 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 - September 15

New York Weekend Camp for Overdose Loss: 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 - October 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: 02/21/24