Camp Erin® Family Camp
Saturday, February 8 - Sunday, February 9 | Lied Lodge at Arbor Day Farm | Nebraska City, NE
The Mourning Hope Grief Center is offering a free, overnight Family Camp to support families who have experienced the death of someone significant in their lives. Led by bereavement professionals and caring volunteers, Family Camp combines grief education, emotional support and fun, traditional camp activities. At Mourning Hope Family Camp, families can:
- Explore their grief in a supportive environment
- Learn healthy coping skills
- Make connections with other families experiencing grief
Priority will be given to families who have not previously participated in Mourning Hope programs and those who reside outside Lincoln or Lancaster County.
This special opportunity is made possible thanks to generous funding from Eluna Resource Network and the Viking Foundation.
Family Camp FAQ
Q: How much does Family Camp cost?
A: There is no cost to attend Family Camp. All activity supplies, dinner on Saturday, breakfast on Sunday, snacks and overnight accommodations at the Lied Lodge are provided free of charge.
Q: Who can attend Family Camp?
A: Children and teens age 5 and older and their adult caregiver(s) who have experienced the death of someone significant in their lives. Priority will be given to families who have not previously participated in Mourning Hope programs.
Q: Who is the Camp Erin Family Camp contact?
A: The camp is staffed by bereavement professionals from Mourning Hope. If you have any questions about Family Camp, please contact Sarah Berghoff-Music at sberghoff@mourninghope.org or 402.488.8989.
About Eluna
Eluna is a public, 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a mission to support children and families impacted by grief or addiction. Founded in 2000 in Seattle by former MLB pitcher Jamie Moyer and child advocate Karen Phelps Moyer, Eluna was originally called The Moyer Foundation and launched a series of programs supporting thousands of children and families annually at no cost to them. Camp Erin® is the largest national network of grief programs for bereaved children and teens, Camp Mariposa® is a national addiction prevention and mentoring program for youth impacted by a family member's substance use disorder, and the Eluna Resource Center offers online tools, local referrals and personalized phone and email support for families experiencing grief, addiction and other related issues. For more information, please visit elunanetwork.org.
Looking for important grief resources to help a child, friend or family member in your community or nationwide? We are proud to share the Eluna Resource Center. Its straightforward design makes it easy to search for articles, videos, activities, and referrals to local programs. In addition, Eluna offers free personalized recommendations with a 24-hour turn-around.
Eluna's resources specific to COVID-19 are available here.
