Programs
Support groups
Courageous Kids provides a safe, confidential environment designed to normalize feelings and help children and teens express and process their grief. Expressive arts offer a way to process feelings of grief and communicate with others beyond ordinary words. Art, sand tray, and creative writing provide an avenue for sharing stories and understanding experiences. During weekly meetings, children and families receive peer support as they engage in the process of communicating about and making sense of their grief. Parent/Caregiver support groups occur concurrently with groups for youth in the community.
Please contact us for the current group schedule in the Springfield area.
Student support groups are available for in-school settings.
Read the Courageous Kids' School Support Group FAQ sheet for schools requesting a group on site.
Summer camp: a community of peers with art, music, and rugged outdoor fun
Campers are offered a wide variety of activities that are designed to help process the next step in their individual grief journey. This includes typical camp fun like swimming, games, and campfires as well as art, music, collage, challenging outdoor activities, and so much more!
Applications for camp this summer (7/15/25 – 7/18/25) will be available March 1 – June 30. Please call 458-205-7474 or email courageouskids@peacehealth.org to request an application. An intake process is required for the camper and their adult caregiver prior to acceptance to camp. There is no fee.
Summer Camp 2025
Volunters needed!
Courageous Kids Summer Camp is seeking compassionate volunteers, aged 14+, to support youth, 6 - 17 years, who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Call 458-205-7474 for more information and to apply.
