Camp Erin

A weekend grief support camp for children and teens who have experienced the death of someone close to them.

"I just want to start off by telling you and everyone who worked so hard to make Camp Erin a success, that it was! My daughter has been glowing since she came home. She had a tremendous amount of fun, was able to talk about her losses in an environment where everyone understood and conquered her fear of leaving me. The thanks I have for all of you seems insignificant. But......THANK YOU."

- Parent of a Camp Erin camper

About Camp Erin

Camp Erin is a weekend, overnight camp for children and teenagers between the ages of 6 and 17 who are grieving the death of someone close to them. Camp Erin is an initiative created and funded by The Moyer Foundation in Seattle, WA - a nonprofit organization established by major league All-Star pitcher Jamie Moyer and his wife, Karen. Camp Erin is named in memory of Erin Metcalf, a friend of the Moyers who lost her battle with cancer at age 17. Erin's wish was to help other children. Through The Moyer Foundation, Camp Erin has been established across the country, making it the largest network of bereavement camps in the country. To learn more about The Moyer Foundation, please visit http://www.moyerfoundation.org/.

Now in its third year, Camp Erin will be held on August 6 - 8, 2010. Campers will participate in the weekend camp at Cathedral Camp in East Freetown, Massachusetts. The camp is facilitated by professional Hospice & Palliative Care staff, as well as trained volunteers who will offer additional support and companionship for campers. Camp Erin is free of charge for all participants.

More than your typical camp

Camp Erin is a traditional, high-energy camp that emphasizes fun while also providing support and education to children who are grieving the death of a loved one. In addition to typical camp activities (swimming, evening campfires, arts & crafts, games and more), Camp Erin provides opportunities for healing and companionship not found in other settings.

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Registration for Campers

Camp Erin is free for campers and space is limited. We are no longer accepting new registrations for this year's camp. Please check back in January, 2011 for information and registration for Camp Erin next year.Registration Request Form.

Volunteer at Camp Erin

If you are interested in volunteering at Camp Erin, please complete the Camp Erin Volunteer Application Request.

Donate to Camp Erin

Camp Erin is made possible thanks to the generous support from The Moyer Foundation. Your cash donation to Camp Erin will be used to purchase supplies and provide training for volunteers. We also will accept donations of various supplies, snacks and take home items. Click here to download the Camp Erin Wish List (PDF).

To make a contribution or for more information go to Make A Donation or contact Joanne Gregory, Director of Community Affairs at jgregory@vnasm.org or 774-627-1966.

Learn More

For additional information or questions about Camp Erin, email us at camperin@vnasm.org.