Eluna’s mission is to support children, teens, and families impacted by grief or addiction. Founded in 2000, Eluna offers community-building camps, interpersonal connections and a continuum of support for youth and families. Eluna’s three signature programs are provided at no cost: Camp Erin® is the largest free grief camp network for school-aged youth and their families grieving the death of a significant person in their lives 

Camp Mariposa® is a national prevention and mentoring program for youth ages 9–17 impacted by the substance use disorder of a family member, and the Eluna Resource Center extends the organization’s continuum of care by providing education and personalized support for families experiencing grief or addiction. Programs are held throughout the year by a network of expert community partners across the US and Canada and through Eluna’s Camp Erin Online. 

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Eluna Resources

Below are several resources for camp professionals that can be accessed and used within your organization at any time!

  • Caring for Your Camper After Camp — This web page provides insights and tips to help parents, guardians, family, and friends feel comfortable reconnecting with their camper after this meaningful experience.
  • Disaster Resource Hub — The Disaster Resource Hub offers compassionate support for youth and their caregivers as they navigate the emotional impact of crisis, traumatic news, and loss. Here, you’ll find age-appropriate tools, trauma-informed guidance, and grief resources to foster healing, build resilience, and remind families that they are not alone — even in the darkest of times.

  • Summer Resource Hub for Grieving Youth and Families — The Summer Resource Hub is a thoughtfully curated, it offers recommended books, insightful articles, and meaningful activities to support grieving youth and the caregivers who walk alongside youth navigating grief & loss.

In addition to the above, Eluna offers a vast library of resources available for free on prevalent topics from Suicide Grief 101, supporting youth whose families are affected by addiction, ambiguous loss, and many more. To learn more, visit the Eluna Resource Center.