Camp Erin is a free weekend overnight camp for children and teens, ages 6-17, who have lost someone important in their lives. It combines traditional, fun, high-energy camp activities with grief education and support. Camp Erin is staffed by licensed social workers, nurses and trained community volunteers.
Who can attend Camp Erin?
- Any child or teen, aged 5 – 17 years old, who has experienced a death-related loss in their lifetime, regardless if the loved one was on Hospice.
- Any family willing to travel to Albany, NY is welcome to apply.
- Applications are due by August 1st, and space is limited so please apply as soon as possible! We are only accepting 55 campers this year!
Where is Camp Erin located?
- Camp Erin – Albany 2011 will be held at the Fowler Camp and Retreat Center on Sacandaga Lake in Speculator, NY.
- Bus transportation will be available to all campers from a predetermined location in Albany.
History of Camp Erin
Camp Erin is named in memory of Erin Metcalf of Woodinville, Washington, a remarkable young woman who developed liver cancer at the age of 15. Karen and Jamie Moyer met Erin through Make-A-Wish. Erin had a compassionate heart and when she was hospitalized she often expressed concern for the other children there as well as their siblings, who sometimes received little attention.
In 2000, when Erin died at the age of 17, Jamie and Karen Moyer wished to honor Erin’s memory and her caring spirit. Acknowledging her love of children and her desire to help others, the Moyers felt that a grief camp for children would be an appropriate tribute. The first Camp Erin was established in Everett, Washington in 2002.
* Information from the Camp Erin Website...to learn more, please visit http://www.camperinalbany.com/
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