Camp Erin Santa Cruz
Hospice of Santa Cruz County / Camp Erin Santa Cruz (office; camp at local site), 940 Disc Drive, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
About
Camp Erin Santa Cruz is a free bereavement camp where campers take part in hiking, art, music, and visits from therapy animals. It offers a weekend camp experience that combines grief education and emotional support with these traditional camp activities. Campers are provided a safe environment to explore their grief, learn essential coping skills, and make friends with peers who are also grieving.
• Ages: 7–17 years old
• Schedule: Weekend camp experience, June 5–June 7, 2026
• Price: Camp Erin Santa Cruz is a free bereavement camp
Camp Erin Santa Cruz is a free bereavement camp for youth grieving the death of a significant person in their lives. Children and teens ages 7 to 17 attend a weekend camp experience that combines grief education and emotional support with fun, traditional camp activities. Every year, Camp Erin cultivates a relaxed, safe, and supportive setting that allows kids to express their emotions, share their grief, and strengthen peer-to-peer connections. Campers will learn that they are not alone; they are in the company of peers who understand.
The camp is led by bereavement professionals and caring volunteers. All volunteers must attend an interview, required trainings, and complete a background check and fingerprinting.
Camp Erin Santa Cruz is offered in partnership with the Eluna Network, which partners with bereavement programs in local communities to help fund, develop, and grow Camp Erin nationwide. Eluna offers free personalized recommendations with a 24-hour turn-around.
The camp is part of Hospice of Santa Cruz County, which was founded in 1978. Hospice of Santa Cruz County is accredited by Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) for compliance with a comprehensive set of national standards. Its mission statement is: “With compassion and excellence, we support all people of all ages through the journey of serious illness and grief, ensuring that no one walks this path alone.”
A volunteer since 2008, Irma Vega says, “The biggest thing you can do is just be with someone. You never know what’s going to unlock that door and help a person with their grief.” Another volunteer visitor, Carlos, says, “When someone gets to the end of their journey, we’re all brothers and sisters. I’m happy to keep them company.”
Last updated March 12, 2026.
• Ages: 7–17 years old
• Schedule: Weekend camp experience, June 5–June 7, 2026
• Price: Camp Erin Santa Cruz is a free bereavement camp
Camp Erin Santa Cruz is a free bereavement camp for youth grieving the death of a significant person in their lives. Children and teens ages 7 to 17 attend a weekend camp experience that combines grief education and emotional support with fun, traditional camp activities. Every year, Camp Erin cultivates a relaxed, safe, and supportive setting that allows kids to express their emotions, share their grief, and strengthen peer-to-peer connections. Campers will learn that they are not alone; they are in the company of peers who understand.
The camp is led by bereavement professionals and caring volunteers. All volunteers must attend an interview, required trainings, and complete a background check and fingerprinting.
Camp Erin Santa Cruz is offered in partnership with the Eluna Network, which partners with bereavement programs in local communities to help fund, develop, and grow Camp Erin nationwide. Eluna offers free personalized recommendations with a 24-hour turn-around.
The camp is part of Hospice of Santa Cruz County, which was founded in 1978. Hospice of Santa Cruz County is accredited by Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) for compliance with a comprehensive set of national standards. Its mission statement is: “With compassion and excellence, we support all people of all ages through the journey of serious illness and grief, ensuring that no one walks this path alone.”
A volunteer since 2008, Irma Vega says, “The biggest thing you can do is just be with someone. You never know what’s going to unlock that door and help a person with their grief.” Another volunteer visitor, Carlos, says, “When someone gets to the end of their journey, we’re all brothers and sisters. I’m happy to keep them company.”
Last updated March 12, 2026.
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