Welcome to Circle Camps

A free summer camp for girls ​who have experienced the death of a parent.
Through multi-year programming, Circle Camps prepares campers for adulthood.

2027 Camp Dates

Circle at Twin Lakes (GA) - July 17-23
Circle at Lutherlyn (PA) - August 8-13
Circle at Tapawingo (ME) August - 16-21

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Every Number Tells a Story

Smiling young girl with curly hair wearing a black T-shirt with a graphic and beaded necklace, sitting outdoors with other children, with a green banner overlay that reads '100% free for all campers'.
Group photo of three campers, including an older man with white hair, wearing sunglasses and a light gray shirt, and two young girls, all sticking out their tongues. The background features a playground with a swing set, and the scene is outdoors du
A smiling young woman with glasses on her head, wearing a blue T-shirt and accessories, standing outdoors at a camp. Behind her is a large building and several other people in the background.
Two smiling women hugging outdoors, with a blue sky and some clouds in the background, during daytime.
Nighttime outdoor gathering with a campfire and a group of people sitting around it in a circle in a wooded area
Three young women in hiking gear smiling and posing together on a mountain trail with a backdrop of green mountains, blue sky, and scattered clouds.
Two women in blue shirts smiling and laughing while sitting on a swing set outdoors, with a house and trees in the background.
A smiling young girl with blonde hair, wearing a blue t-shirt and sunglasses on her head, outdoors in a wooded area.
Young woman smiling outdoors near a lake, wearing a navy shirt with 'Los Angeles' written on it and a colorful bead necklace, with a wooden post in the background.
A girl with long curly hair, wearing a gray hoodie, sitting on a wooden dock by a calm body of water, smiling at the camera.

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At Circle Camps, fun is a big part of the week — but so is the intentional, clinically-informed grief work that makes camp truly transformative. 💚 Every activity, every circle, every moment is designed with our campers in mind — creatin
Fall may be here, but the memories of this summer will stick with us long after the leaves begin to fall. 💚 Thank you for an incredible summer — Circle Camps '26 was one for the books! Here's to every campfire, Circle Time, Grieffiti, Dirt &a
Google's got our back — well, our 'pack'! 💚 We're grateful to our friends at @google for putting together fanny packs for our Circle Camps counselors at Camp Twin Lakes, Camp Tapawingo, and Emma Kaufmann Camp. Thank you @chowpert for organizi
Circle at Camp Tapawingo, you did not disappoint!🌲💚 Last week, Circle wrapped up an incredible week in Sweden, Maine at @camptapawingomaine — tubing on the lake, a song-filled dining hall, puppies, and yes, Dirt & Worms for dessert. Our
National Grief Awareness Day is a reminder that grief doesn't just impact one person in a family — it moves through the whole house. One camp parent told us: "This week is the one week that we are able to heal while you take care of our c
One week of Circle at @emmakaufmanncamp and a whole lot of heart. 🏕️💚 Our campers showed up, dove in, and left with friendships, memories, and a community that will stay with them long after the summer ends. We are so proud of every single one of
Live from camp! 🏕️ Circle is at @emmakaufmanncamp in West Virginia this week — soaking up every second of campfire time, friendship bracelet making, and jumping on the blob. We don’t want this week to end! Give it up for the bunks!✨
Maine. August. This team. We can’t wait! 🌲💚 We are so excited to introduce the counselors heading to Circle at Tapawingo later this month— and even more excited for our campers to meet them in person. Swipe to get to know the friendly
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