Camp Erin Covid 19

Camp Erin Covid 19 2023

Date: Saturday August 5th

Location: Boyd Thacher State Park 

830 Thacher Park Road, Voorheesville, NY 12186

Online Camper Application

Camper Application Must be Completed by 7/15/23

The Community Hospice is partnering with Eluna to offer a Camp Erin Family Camp to support families who have experienced the death of someone significant in their lives. Priority will be given to frontline healthcare workers and other families grieving the death of someone from COVID - 19, as well as families who experienced a death in 2020 and following. 

Led by bereavement professionals and caring volunteers,

 Camp Erin Albany combines grief education, emotional support & fun traditional camp activities. 

At Camp Erin, Families:

            • Explore their grief 
            • Learn essential coping skills
            • Make connections with other families with shared grief experiences

As always, Camp Erin programs are offered at no cost to participants.


For More Information, Call 518-724-0200 



Camp Erin Covid 19 Volunteers

Apply online to volunteer for camp: 

2023 Volunteer Application


VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS:

1. Must be at least 18 years of age

2. Must have graduated from High School

3. Must have reliable transportation

4. Must complete a background check

To apply for a volunteer position:

1. Complete a Volunteer Application

2. Attend an interview

3. Attend a 2 hour volunteer training

5. Attend Camp Erin Albany (Day Camp) Saturday Oct 1st, 2022


About Eluna


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 personalized recommendations with a 24-hour turn-around.

Eluna partners with bereavement programs in local communities to help fund, develop and grow Camp Erin® nationwide.

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.