By The Bay Camp
A weekend of connection, healing, and fun.
By the Bay Camp is scheduled for August 7-9, 2026 in Occidental, California.
What is By the Bay Health Kids Camp?
By the Bay Health Kids Camp is a supportive weekend experience for children and teens who have experienced the loss of a loved one. The camp is thoughtfully designed to help young people feel supported, build connections, and continue their healing journey in a safe and welcoming environment.
By the Bay Camp is designed to:
- Break the isolation children and teens feel after a death
- Introduce peers who can personally relate to the death of someone close to them
- Provide mentorship and professional therapeutic services
- Teach healthy coping skills for managing grief in daily life
- Develop resiliency in youth affected by death and grief
By the Bay Camp combines age-appropriate grief therapy with summer fun to help children and teens learn that a sense of normalcy in their lives is still possible.
What Campers Will Experience
- Creative healing and memory activities guided by the bereavement team
- Small group connection circles with trained volunteers
- Camp games and team-building activities
- Outdoor experiences like hiking and nature time
- Campfire moments for reflection and connection
What / When / Where
Program: By the Bay Health Kids Camp
Dates: August 7 – August 9
Location: CYO Camp, Occidental, California
Who Can Attend: Children and teens, age 8-18, who have experienced the loss of a loved one and would benefit from a supportive camp community.
Volunteer at Kids Camp
Volunteers create a meaningful experience for campers and receive training in:
- Youth safety and supervision
- Supportive communication with children
- Understanding loss and healing
- Camp activities and facilitation
Applications
Camper Application:
To help ensure a safe and supportive camp environment, please review the following requirements before submitting your child’s application.
Families should be prepared to provide and upload:
- Current Immunization Record – A copy of your child’s up-to-date immunization record.
- Recent Physical Examination – A physical exam confirming your child is able to participate in camp activities.
- Medical Information – Details about any medical conditions, allergies, dietary restrictions, and medications your child currently takes.
- Activity Restrictions – Information about any physical or medical limitations identified by a healthcare provider so our team can safely support your child.
Important: Please gather all required information before starting the application. The application cannot be saved once it has started, and you will need to upload immunization records and the Health Record during the process.
For help with the application or questions and assistance:
Email: camp@bythebayhealth.org