Experience Camps
1391 Keencheefoonee Road, Rutledge, 30663
(833) 226-7385
Experience Camps is a national nonprofit that runs free summer camps for kids who have lost a parent, sibling, or main caregiver. Kids play, make friends, and learn ways to cope with grief with trained staff. One camp is in Rutledge, Georgia, and there are also weekend family camps and online programs.
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- Taking volunteers now
- YesFrom the description, not confirmed
- Kind of work
- Hands-on (sorting, serving, building), With people (tutoring, mentoring, visiting), OutdoorsFrom the description, not confirmed
- Background check needed
- YesFrom the description, not confirmed
- How to sign up
- Fill out the volunteer application on the Experience Camps websiteFrom the description, not confirmed
What they offer 10
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 10
Adult Grief Retreat (ExCamps #FTA)Program
Weekend retreats for grieving adults with sharing circles, campfires, and camp games. Enrollment for 2026 is closed, and 2027 dates are not out yet.
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Camp for Grieving ChildrenProgram
This free overnight summer camp is for children and teens who have lost a parent, sibling, or main caregiver. It offers support, fun activities, and a place to build confidence and connection.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 5
Camper Application and Intake CallService
Families start by filling out the camper application and new campers have an intake call with staff.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 10
Georgia One-Week Overnight Grief CampProgram
A free one-week sleepaway camp at Camp Twin Lakes in Rutledge. Grieving kids play, make friends, and learn ways to cope, with trained grief staff nearby.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 10
Grief Quest on RobloxProgram
A camp-themed scavenger hunt on Roblox that teaches players how to support kids who are grieving.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 10
GRIEF SUCKSProgram
An online site for grieving teens, made with teens. It has celebrity talks about grief, teen stories, videos, and reviews of pop culture about grief.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 10
MeetupsProgram
In-person meetups are listed as a program. Camper pages also mention regional reunions and a spring meet up for campers and caregivers. Dates and places are not on these pages.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 10
Volunteer at a Summer CampProgram
Adults can apply to volunteer at a one-week summer camp. Volunteers are counselors and other helpers. Nurses and grief specialists have paid roles.
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