Alive’s Grief Camp for Youth

Alive’s overnight grief camp, Camp Forget-Me-Not, is for ANY child (aged 8-17) who has experienced the death of someone significant. Camp Forget-Me-Not combines traditional camp fun (ziplining, swimming and water slides) with therapeutic activities from Alive’s licensed grief counselors to remember loved ones and make connections with peers who are also grieving. Teens have their own groups and activities.

Camp Forget-Me-Not

New this year! By popular demand, camp has been extended for our high schoolers. They’ll now join us on Friday evening to enjoy an extra night, complete with their own activities, hangout time, and special programming just for them.

Want to join us?

Fill out the camper interest form: 2026 Camper Interest Form

Camp Dates:

Friday, August 14-Sunday, August 16 High Schoolers
Saturday, August 15 – Sunday, August 16 Elementary and Middle Schoolers

YMCA Camp Widjiwagan | Ages 8-17

Want to volunteer?

Camp Volunteer Registration

If you are interested in other youth or family offerings, please contact our grief support team.
Contact us at: griefsupport@alivehospice.org or 615-963-4732.

Camp Wishlist

Help make campers experiences unforgettable by purchasing items from our Camp Wishlist! Items ship directly to us—easy and impactful!

Shop the Wishlist Here

Thank you to our camp supporters!

Murfreesboro Breakfast Rotary Club, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Temple Ohabai Sholom, and The Marlene and Spencer Hays Foundation

Opportunities are still available.
Please contact us if you would like to offer support for our camp: griefsupport@alivehospice.org or 615-963-4732.

Cost: Donations make it possible for us to charge only $85 per camper. No one is turned away for a lack of funds.

For information on other grief support events please visit our event page.

This was the most amazing experience for my daughter. I recommend anyone with a child who has experienced a loss be a part of the camp. The tools provided and being able to talk with other kids the same age is so impactful. My daughter wants to be a part of it every year and even become a camp counselor when she is old enough to help others in the future.

-Parent of child who attended Camp Forget-Me-Not

Have Questions?

Contact us at: griefsupport@alivehospice.org
or 615-963-4732.

Want to Volunteer?

Camp Volunteer Application

Sponsorship Opportunities

If you would like to become a supporter, please contact our community development department at dev@alivehospice.org.