TAPS is proud to partner with the USO to provide a camp specifically designed for those children, 6-17 years of age, grieving the loss of a parent or sibling in the Armed Forces.

This 3 day - 2 night camp experience will be filled with traditional and military themed camp activities, as well as grief education and emotional support. All activities will be led by an experienced and trained grief facilitator. In addition, each child will be matched with a trained military mentor from Fort Bragg or Camp Lejeune.

Campers will be comforted knowing that there are other children who understand exactly what they are feeling and experiencing and will also have an opportunity to memorialize their loved one. The children will learn coping skills and develop friendships and support systems that will last long after they have returned home. 

This camp is free; all lodging and meals will be provided but transportation to and from camp is your responsibility. Please register as soon as possible as we can only accommodate 50 campers and space will fill up fast. More details about drop-off and pick-up times/locations and a camp schedule will be provided two weeks prior to the event.

If you have any questions, or would like more information before registering, please email camps@taps.org or call the toll-free number (800) 959-TAPS (8277).