What we’re about
Camp Good Mourning! is a 501c3 nonprofit that provides FREE bereavement camp programs for Long Island children coping with the death of a parent or sibling.
Our goal is to recruit caring and compassionate people to get involved with Camp Good Mourning!
You can support Camp Good Mourning! campers and our organization by either:
• volunteering during a weekend camp, event, outing or get involved behind the scenes
• having fun attending/participating (not as a volunteer) in one of our fundraising events
Our events include:
• Two 3-day weekend camps -- one in the Spring and one in the Fall. Each camp requires team members to attend a two-day training that will provide the skills needed to support grieving children. The camps take place at Camp Quinipet on Shelter Island.
• Fundraising events
• Community Outreach Events
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Camp Good Mourning! Fall 2025 Chilldren's Bereavement CampCamp Quinipet, Shelter Island Heights, NY
Camp Good Mourning! (CGM!) is a Huntington, NY-based 501c3 nonprofit organization that provides FREE weekend grief camp programs for Long island children coping with the death of a parent or sibling.
Camp Good Mourning! takes place in a traditional camp setting with one extra special component – Grief Support Groups. Each support group focuses on a different theme including, but not limited to, sharing one’s grief story, identifying and exploring feelings, identifying healthy as well as unhealthy coping skills, and learning ways to stay connected to loved ones even though they are no longer physically with them. Just as important, we encourage campers to stay in touch with new camp friends in between camp to create their own “community of support.”
Top 5 reasons to become a Camp Good Mourning! Volunteer:
5. Can you say, “S’mores?” Mmmmm
4. Rediscover your inner child when you enter the “Gaga Pit” and face-off in a heated battle of “Rock, Paper, Scissors!”
3. Blazing campfire overlooking the Shelter Island Bay
2. Witness Real Transformation . . . the campers aren’t be the only ones who will be changed forever!And the # 1 reason to become a Camp Good Mourning! Volunteer is . . .
1. Be a Grieving Child’s Hero . . . Because no child should grieve alone.Open Roles:
- Big Buddies (Emotional Sherpas)
- Support Group Leaders ( Mental Health Professionals)
- RNs (First Aid Fairies)
- Logistics Legends (Operational Ninjas)
- Photographer (Memory Catcher)
- Videographer (Living Storyteller)
Training is provided.
Camp spirit is contagious.
And the impact? Unforgettable.Ready to do the most meaningful thing you’ll do all year?
Applications are NOW OPEN!
campgoodmourning.org/camper-applicationMarking that you will attend the camp will limit the number of people who can sign up. Instead, complete the online application without checking off attending on Meet up.
TRAINING DATES:
September 20th at the SYJCC in Commack 830a - 5p
September 21st at Camp Quinipet on Shelter Island 830a - 5p
BOTH DATES ARE MANDATORY. NO EXCEPTIONS.CAMP DATES:
Friday October 24th - Sunday October 26th at Camp Quinipet on Shelter Island
ALL THREE DATES ARE MANDATORY. NO EXCEPTIONS.
