Welcome to the Camp Kerry Society
A registered nonprofit organization specializing in bereavement care.Supporting Children, Youth, Adults & Families impacted by serious illness, grief & loss.
In an ideal world nobody would lose a loved one.
For those that do, we are here to help.Upcoming Programs, Workshops & Events
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Featured News
These Simple Words: Three Hour Songwriting Workshops
Have you ever wanted to write your own song? Let Camp Kerry Music Therapist, Luke Burton, be your guide in this virtual workshop, as you explore your creative side and set your emotions in motion with creativity exercises and easy song-writing tools in this fun and safe workshop. No prior song-writing experience or musical ability is required.
Family Improv & Games: Virtual Therapeutic Play Sessions
Are you looking for new ways to engage and have fun with your kids amidst the restrictions created by the COVID-19 pandemic and despite the heaviness and sorrow that grief has brought into your lives? If there’s one important thing we’ve learned at Camp Kerry over the many years we’ve worked with grieving families, it’s that children who have suffered a loss still need to play…and sometimes they really need the adults in their lives to be willing to play alongside them!
Connections: Frontline Conversations
COVID-19 has pushed frontline workers/essential service providers in hospitals, schools and community-based services into coping with unprecedented levels of stress, uncertainty, anxiety, change, loss and grief.
These one-hour drop-in groups ~ facilitated by members of the Camp Kerry team who know just what it’s like to work on the frontlines during a pandemic ~ provide space for authentic conversations about the unique challenges you are coping with in your work setting, what’s helping, what’s not and anything else that is on your mind! Confidentiality is assured.
Connections: Virtual Grief Support Group – New Year Session 2021
This 8-week online program provides opportunities for adults who are bereaved to connect, to share their experiences of loss in a supportive environment, to honour their loved ones, and to learn strategies that can assist them in coping as they grieve.
Writing Our Grief
Facilitated by counsellor and published writer Tama Recker, this series is suitable for those without any writing experience and seasoned writers alike. Participants will be guided to access creative thinking and mindfulness practices that encourage listening to inner thoughts and feelings as well to one’s grief process in new ways.
Now Accepting 2021 Virtual Choir Registrations
Now accepting Virtual Choir registrations for our 2021 sessions (New Year and Spring). All are welcome!
Love, Cora
• The Camp Kerry Society is pleased to announce the launch of a new support program for families who have experienced the sudden death of a young child. Created in loving memory of six-year old Cora Fey Cheney, the “Love, Cora” care packages are intended to provide comfort, hope and practical support for grieving families.
Drop-in Grief Support Group: Christmas Eve 2020
Whether a loss be recent or long ago, the winter holiday season is often a difficult time for those who are grieving. If you are one of the many who are struggling this year then we encourage you to attend this virtual support group. Space will be held so that participants have opportunities to share, to listen, and to support one another. After the first hour of structured facilitation, participants can remain online to continue conversations with one another.
Interlude: A Holiday Grief Gathering
A time to step back during the busy Christmas season and make space for reflection, connection and inspiration.
Explore strategies for coping with grief and finding hope during the holidays.
Connection + Compassion: Our Antidote to 2020
At Camp Kerry we’re committed to finding creative ways to build community during this challenging...
COVID-19 Support Groups for Frontline Workers
These support groups are intended for adults impacted by the effects of working on the frontlines during the Covid-19 pandemic. Ideal for healthcare workers and essential service providers including; doctors, nurses, community support workers, teachers, and therapists.
Reflective Writing Series
This series is designed to support participants with any processing they may want to do specific to their grief while also supporting the reflective process. The intention of this series is to inspire and open some new pathways of listening rather than about becoming a better writer.
Connections: Beyond the Virus 2020 Fall Sessions
This 6-week online program provides opportunities for adults, who have been bereaved during COVID-19, to connect and to share their experiences of loss in a supportive, compassionate environment with others who understand the unique challenges of losing a loved one during a pandemic.
Grief Modules for Teachers
— Camp Kerry Society PresentsGrief In the Classroom: Online Resources for TeachersWe appreciate...
Virtual Grief Support Groups: Fall Sessions 2020
— Camp Kerry Society PresentsConnections: Virtual Grief Support Groups for Adults - Fall 2020In...
Connections: Youth 2020 Fall Sessions
— Camp Kerry Society PresentsConnections: YouthOct. 20th - Nov. 24th 2020 Tuesdays online from 4PM...
Songwriting Workshop: October 2020
— Camp Kerry Society PresentsThese Simple Words: A Song Writing WorkshopOctober 24, 2020 10am -...
Family Art Therapy: Fall Virtual Series
— Camp Kerry Society PresentsFAMILY ART THERAPY: A six week virtual seriesOctober 15 - November...
Monthly Giving
In Canada there is virtually no government funding designated for bereavement care, yet it is well documented that unresolved grief can lead to an array of health concerns including; anxiety, depression, addiction, and more.
For every loss, it is estimated that at least five people will be significantly impacted, yet very few have access to adequate long-term supports.
Every donation that you give to the Camp Kerry Society helps us to provide support to children, youth, individuals and families impacted by loss and to those living with a serious illness. As a result of people like you, lives are being transformed across Canada.
By becoming a sustaining partner through Giving Monthly donations you can help us provide hope and support life after loss.
Find Us Online
Head Office
145 East Columbia Street
New Westminster, BC
V3L 3W2
Phone: 604-553-4663
Fax: 604-553-4664
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