Bereavement Camp for Children and Teens
Camp Spero is a place of healing for children, ages 7 to 17.
Based on the Latin phrase, Dum Spiro Spero, “While I breathe, I hope,” Camp Spero campers honor and memorialize their loved ones while making friends with others who are facing similar circumstances. This summer weekend experience helps children increase their feelings of hopefulness, enhance their self-esteem, and learn they are not alone. Hosted by The Elizabeth Hospice, this grief camp is offered free of charge and all grieving children in the community are welcome.
We welcome both first-time and returning campers to Camp Spero, our free summer camp for youth ages 7 to 17 who reside in San Diego or Southwest Riverside County and are grieving the death of their loved ones. At camp, children and teens honor their special person, make friends with others facing similar challenges, learn coping skills, and have lots of fun. There is no cost to attend, and transportation from San Diego to the campgrounds in Julian is provided.
Newcomer Camp | July 24-26
Alumni Camp | July 24-26
Camp Spero 2026 is full. Please use the link below to complete an interest form for your child.
Please use the link below
to complete the
volunteer interest form.
For more information, email campspero@ehospice.org or call 760.223.7337.
Camp Spero is made possible by the generous support of individuals and organizations.
At Camp Spero, children can share their thoughts, feelings and stories as they process their grief. Hear how this summer grief camp helped Sydney during her grief journey.
Have Questions?
For more information about children’s bereavement and our bereavement camp, call 760.223.7337 or email campspero@ehospice.org.
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