Camp Erin is a free overnight weekend bereavement camp for children and teens ages 6 to 17 years old who are grieving the death of a significant person in their lives. Camp Erin combines grief education and emotional support with fun traditional camp activities. Our compassionate grief professionals and trained volunteers provide a caring and supportive environment for campers to explore their grief, learn essential coping skills, and make meaningful connections with peers their age who are also grieving.
Next Camp Erin
Our 2025 camp season information is here! We’re excited to host two camps this year.
See below for more details.
- One-Day Family Camp on June 21, 2025 – See flyer here!
- Overnight Weekend Youth Camp on October 24 – 26, 2025 – See flyer here!
*Please complete one application per family for Family Camp and one application per child for the Youth camp.
Contact Our Team
For more information or questions, contact our team at (954) 944-2709 or CampErin@catholichospice.org.
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The 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. The Moyer Foundation helped fund several children’s bereavement camps – including camps for the victims of 9/11, discovering the positive impact a camp of this kind could have.
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 helping 42 grieving children.
Volunteer Opportunities
To learn more about volunteer opportunities, please contact our Volunteer Services Department at (305) 351-7052 or VolunteerServices@catholichospice.org.
Camp Erin South Florida is part of Eluna’s
National Camp Erin network.
Eluna is a public, 501(c)(3) non-profit 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. You can also follow Eluna on Instagram @ElunaNetwork!
ELUNA RESOURCE CENTER
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 recommendations with a 24-hour turn-around.
CAMP ERIN ONLINE
Eluna’s Camp Erin Online programs support youth and their families grieving the death of a significant person in their lives. Participants attend an online experience that combines grief education and emotional support with fun, interactive activities. Led by Eluna’s grief specialists and caring volunteers, participants are provided a safe environment to explore their grief, learn essential coping skills, and experience community with other families who are also grieving. Camp Erin Online is a program of Eluna.
Camp Erin online programs are available nationally as a resource for families unable to attend in-person Camp Erin programs as well as for those who would like continued care. For more information and to refer families, please visit elunanetwork.org/camp-erin-online or contact Kelly Petersohn, Eluna’s Camp Erin Online Programs Manager at kellypetersohn@elunanetwork.org.