Willow Center for Children’s Grief

06/04/2026

✨ Help provide supplies that allow kids to grieve and heal ✨

Camp Erin Lewis-Clark Valley is preparing for another meaningful weekend of connection, remembrance, and hope for grieving children and teens.

Our Amazon Wishlist helps make camp possible by ensuring we have the everyday supplies and activity materials that create a safe, supportive space for campers to express their grief, build connections, and experience moments of light together.

If you’d like to support Camp Erin, you can shop our wishlist here:
https://a.co/0iQvm2nO

Every item, big or small, helps create moments of connection, remembrance, and light; echoes of care that last beyond camp. 💙

06/02/2026

💙 There’s still time to join us at Camp Erin Lewis-Clark Valley!

We still have a few camper spots available, but applications close in less than 2 weeks. Camp Erin is a FREE overnight grief camp for youth ages 6–17 who have experienced the death of someone important in their lives. Campers spend the weekend building connections, making memories, and connecting with peers who understand grief.

⏰ Applications close June 14
💙 Limited spots remaining

Apply today:
www.willow-center.org/camp-erin

Questions? Reach out — we’re happy to help.

06/01/2026

Sadness is a natural response to difficult experiences, disappointment, grief, loss, or change. It often comes and goes, sometimes feeling heavy and sometimes feeling more manageable. And sometimes sadness lasts a long time. That does not automatically mean someone is experiencing depression.

Depression can look different. It often lasts longer and can make everyday things, like getting out of bed, connecting with others, enjoying activities, or taking care of yourself, feel much harder.

For children, understanding the difference matters. When kids have language for what they are experiencing, they can better express their needs and emotions. It also helps them learn that sadness itself is not something to fear or fix.

Sometimes sadness needs time, space, and connection. Other times, when feelings become bigger, last longer, or begin getting in the way of daily life, extra support can help.

Sadness isn’t a problem to solve, but an emotion to move through. Sometimes support looks like trusted adults, counseling, grief groups, or simply having a space where heavy feelings are welcome. 💙

05/21/2026

05/20/2026

Event starting soon at the Lewiston City Library!

05/15/2026

🌟 Camp Erin - LCV 2026 🌟
✨ Echoes and Light — Honoring the past, shining hope on tomorrow ✨

There’s still time to apply for Camp Erin 2026, and camper spots are still available! 💛

Camp Erin is a grief camp for children ages 6–17 who have experienced the death of a loved one. Camp combines grief support with fun camp activities, creating a safe and supportive space for kids to connect, express themselves, and heal.

📅 July 10–12 | Coeur d’Alene, ID
📌 Applications close June 14th

If your child could benefit from a weekend of connection, support, and fun, we encourage you to apply today. Visit us at: www.willow-center.org/camp-erin