Courageous Kids has served kids 1st grade – 12th grade, and their caregivers, for the past 30 years! Please read further to learn about our support groups and annual camp. Camp 2025 was a big success with 30 kids and 45 adults providing the program and support. Camp 2026 will be August 18 – 21 in the mountains above Fall Creek.
Adults sometimes want to protect children from the facts of a death, thinking children may become too upset. However, children and teens, who don't grieve the death of someone significant in their lives, can develop physical and emotional problems. The mission of Courageous Kids is to provide a developmentally appropriate, caring, and accepting atmosphere to normalize a child's thoughts and emotions related to grief and loss.
Through art, writing, sand play, and discussion groups, youths may give voice to thoughts and feelings, remember loved ones, and tell their stories. Courageous Kids activities emphasize ways for children and teens to give and receive support from each other.
Courageous Kids programs also provide peer support and education about children’s grief for caregivers/parents.
If you would like more information, or are interested in making a financial contribution, please contact us.