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Comfort Zone Camp

Comfort Zone Camp

Comfort Zone Camp offers free bereavement camps for children and young adults who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling, or primary caregiver.

▌ Editor's read The Comfort Zone Camp website loads as a legitimate site for a bereavement camp. It is a nonprofit organization founded in 1998 by Mary Tripp, indicating 28 years of operation. The camp provides free overnight programs for children and young adults aged 7-25 who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling, or primary caregiver. The website explicitly states that all volunteers undergo a thorough screening process, including background checks. While not found in the ACA directory, the camp has a strong online presence with a 4.9-star rating from over 200 Google reviews, frequently praising the supportive environment and positive impact on grieving children. The program focuses on creating a safe space for campers to share their grief and connect with others who understand their experiences.
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Since 199828+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 7–21

Comfort Zone Camp serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in specialty, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
1998 (28 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 7–21
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 6606 W Broad St, Suite 400, Richmond, VA 23230
  • Phone: (804) 377-3430
  • Cost notes: FREE, USD

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Comfort Zone Camp

What ages does Comfort Zone Camp accept?
Comfort Zone Camp is open to children ages 7–21. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
What are Comfort Zone Camp's hours?
Comfort Zone Camp runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Comfort Zone Camp?
Comfort Zone Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 28 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Comfort Zone Camp provide lunch?
Comfort Zone Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does Comfort Zone Camp compare to other specialty camps in Richmond?
Comfort Zone Camp is one of 5 specialty camps in Richmond that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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