Group leader
Group leaders create a fun, supportive environment and guide campers from activity to activity. Leaders are encouraged to stay the full day so campers can get to know them.
Community support · Children
Camp Courage: A Grief Art Camp for Kids
A one-day art camp for children experiencing loss, where campers connect through creative expression and build coping skills.
About camp
Camp Courage offers a safe, healing place for children who have experienced the death of a loved one, or are anticipating one, to express their feelings of loss through art. At pickup, families and friends are invited to a gallery art show of the campers' work.
Creative activities give campers ways to connect with other children, express feelings that can be hard to put into words, and practice coping skills in a supportive environment.
A day of creative connection
Local artists introduce children to different ways of creating. Camp activities have included drawing, painting, mixed media, dance, yoga and gardening.
- Artist-led drawing
- Painting
- Mixed media
- Dance
- Yoga
- Gardening
Sharing their work with family
The day ends with a gallery art show at pickup. Family and friends are invited to see the campers' creations and celebrate what they have made.
Next camp
Details to be announced
The next Camp Courage date will be shared here once it's confirmed. For questions, call 405-841-4800.
In past years, camp has been for children ages 6–12 who have experienced a loss through death or anticipated death of a loved one, with scholarships available. Eligibility, cost and registration for the next camp will be posted with the date.
Past camp instructions asked families to register each child separately and send a sack lunch. The next camp's instructions will be confirmed with registration, including what to bring and when to arrive.
Questions about whether camp could fit your child? Call 405-841-4800. You can also explore family grief support groups while you wait for the next camp.
Volunteer at camp
Artist
Local artists lead a 30–45 minute activity in their medium and share how art supports self-care and their own grief journey. Calm Waters provides the supplies.
Preparing an artist-led activity
Artists are asked to share an activity description, how it connects to their own grief journey, and a list of supplies needed. Artists choose a time slot to work with different camper age groups and are encouraged to attend a brief meeting before camp.
Volunteer sign-up for the next camp will open once the date is set. Interested now? Explore volunteering.
Help make Camp Courage possible
Camp Courage relies on sponsors and community support for art supplies and camper scholarships. There are several ways to help children find connection through creativity.
Program sponsorship
Support the camp experience and the creative activities that help grieving children express their feelings.
Camper scholarships
Help make participation possible for children whose families need financial support.
Art supplies
Help provide the materials artists and campers use throughout the day.
To ask about sponsorship, scholarships or the next camp's supply needs, call 405-841-4800 or contact our team.
Ask about supporting campFrequently asked questions
What is Camp Courage?
Camp Courage is a one-day art camp for children experiencing loss through the death or anticipated death of a loved one. Creative activities help campers express feelings, connect with other children and practice coping skills in a supportive setting.
What activities do children do at Camp Courage?
Past camps have included artist-led drawing, painting, mixed media, dance, yoga and gardening. The day ends with a gallery art show at pickup, where family and friends can see the campers' creations. Activities for the next camp will be confirmed with its details.
What ages can attend Camp Courage, and are scholarships available?
Past camps have served children ages 6–12, with scholarships available. Eligibility, cost and scholarships for the next camp still need confirmation. Call 405-841-4800 to ask whether camp could fit your child; next-camp registration details will be posted with the date.