Youth Grief Support
Buhl Regional Health Foundation is dedicated to partnering with area agencies to provide resources and support to help children and teens navigate the complexities of grief and loss in a healthy and healing way.
For Children
Camp Courage is a summer day camp for kids in grades K-7 dealing with grief and loss with followup groups for ongoing support.
For Teens
Ninja Courage is a support group for teens in grades 7–12 working through grief and loss with movement, mindfulness, and continued support.
Camp Courage helps children who are experiencing grief and loss by incorporating the fun of camp along with healing activities to help them...
- Understand that their feelings are normal
- Realize that they're not alone in their grief
- Learn that it’s OK to have fun while still grieving
- Have the opportunity to share their loss and memories
Activities at camp are designed to help kids learn different coping skills, build resilience and have fun.
- Team building activities help develop social skills and emphasize the importance of helping others
- Games teach coping skills that help youth deal with life’s daily stressors in addition to grief
- Arts and crafts help kids express emotions for times when words fall short
- Decompression times help youth learn ways of handling stress and calming strategies
A licensed independent social worker with grief certification is on-site all week to assist youth with any special needs. All staff and volunteers go through training prior to camp as well as background checks.
Camp Details
July 27- July 31, 2026
Location: Buhl Park
Schedule: 9am – 3pm
Cost: Free
Registration
- Application – Registration is not yet open for Camp Courage 2026.
- Interview – Community Counseling Center will contact you to schedule an interview.
- Registration – Buhl Park Registration link will be provided by CCC after step 2 (interview) is completed.
Eligibility: To attend Camp Courage, children must be in grades K-7 in the 2026-2027 school year and attend school in or reside in Mercer County.
Questions? Click here to contact Kateri.
Additional Resources for Grief & Coping from Camp Courage
Ninja Courage
A support group for teens in 7th-12th grade that provides structured interaction, experiential activities, and a safe space for sharing experiences and coping with loss.
In partnership with Baker Professional Counseling and Elite Ninja, this group gives teens in grades 7th–12th a space to:
- Talk about loss in a safe, understanding place
- Learn ways to handle tough emotions
- Use movement and mindfulness to. feel grounded and strong
- Connect with others who “get it” to find hope, confidence, and healing
Questions? Contact Dr. Scott Baker at 724-201-2779.
WHEN
Feb. 6 – Mar. 13, 2026
Weekly on Fridays from 5:00–6:30 pm
WHERE
Elite Ninja Academy
100 W. Ridge Ave.
Sharpsville, PA
