CAMP KANIKSU – GRIEF CAMP FOR KIDS
JUNE 26-28, 2026
Hospice of North Idaho is proud to offer a unique camp experience to our community’s grieving youth. Camp Kaniksu provides an opportunity for grieving children and teens ages 6-16 to participate in a weekend of fun, support, and expression.
What is Camp Kaniksu?
Camp Kaniksu is a 3 day, 1 overnight, camp experience, youth ages 6-16, are invited into a safe and supportive environment where they will be surrounded by others who share a similar experience. We will spend our time together engaging in some fun get to know you activities, typical camp and grief activities, paired with grief support to assist campers in addressing their feelings.
REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED
If you are interested in having your child or teen attend camp this upcoming summer, please fill out the attached application and submit it to Grief Support at griefsupport@honi.org or you may print and mail the completed application to Hospice of North Idaho – Grief Support Services 2290 W Prairie Ave, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815. Once the application is received, a grief counselor will contact you to schedule the pre-camp meeting.
LEARN HOW YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Camp Kaniksu is made possible by community volunteers each summer. Our camp volunteers come from all backgrounds. They attend trainings throughout the Spring to prepare for a weekend of fun and healing with our community’s grieving youth. If you are interested in volunteering at Camp Kaniksu, contact us at 208-772-7994 to register for the next Camp Volunteer Orientation! For more information and an application, email griefsupport@honi.org to get started!
QUESTIONS ABOUT CAMP?
CALL 208-772-7994
ADDRESSING THE NEED
- 1 in 14 youth will experience the death of a parent, sibling, or grandparent before the age of 18.
- 33,000 children will be bereaved by age 18 in Idaho.
- Bereaved children are 2x more likely to experience significant challenges at home
- This does not include the amount of youth who will lose an aunt or uncle, a friend, a teacher, and other important figures in their life.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
We invite you to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children who are coping with the loss of a loved one by supporting our free grief camp. Every donation, no matter the size, helps us offer this life-changing experience at no cost to families. With your help, we can ensure that no child has to navigate grief alone.