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Camp Erin-Philadelphia: A Camp for Grieving Children

Camp Erin-Philadelphia is a weekend overnight camp for children who have experienced the death of a significant person in their life, such as a parent, sibling, other family member or friend. The camp combines traditional, fun, high-energy camp activities with grief education and support.

Register Today – Camp Erin-Philadelphia 2010

When: May 14 - 16, 2010

Activities begin on Friday evening
and end on Sunday morning
Where: Diamond Ridge Camps
Jamison, PA
To register:

Download the registration form now (PDF) »
Request a registration packet by mail »
To volunteer: Call 1-800-700-8807
More info: Call 1-800-700-8807 or e-mail hospice@uphs.upenn.edu.

At Camp Erin-Philadelphia, each camper has the opportunity to remember their loved one, develop grief skills and enjoy a positive camp experience. The camp is staffed by licensed social workers/counselors and trained community volunteers.

To learn more, visit the David Bradley Children's Bereavement Program web site, part of Penn Wissahickon Hospice. Camp Erin-Philadelphia was developed in partnership with The Moyer Foundation and Diamond Ridge Camps.

About the Moyer Foundation
The Moyer Foundation was founded in July 2000 by Major League All-Star pitcher Jamie Moyer and his wife, Karen. The foundation's mission is to provide comfort and support to children enduring times of profound physical, emotional or financial distress. For more information, visit The Moyer Foundation web site.

About Diamond Ridge Camps
For more information about Diamond Ridge Camps, visit the Diamond Ridge Camps web site.


Need an appointment? Request one online 24 hours/day, 7 days/week or call 800-789-PENN (7366) to speak to a referral counselor.