Our camp program offers opportunities throughout the year for all ages.

Summer Camp Offerings

Fernside's Summer Day Camp
(for ages 3 - 8)

Day Camp incorporates expressive arts and time outdoors. Children are given the opportunity to participate in activities, both in small and large groups, to help them explore their feelings about the loss.

NEW for 2027: Fernside's Family Camp

Family Camp is open to grieving families looking to get away for the weekend to experience traditional camp activities, share stories and process their loss with each other. Family Camp will offer both organized and self-led activities as well as designated opportunities for adults and kids to explore grief with their peers.

Children as young as 3 can attend. Other family members affected by the loss are welcome as space allows.

Seasonal Outings

Fernside's Family Outing

We’ve partnered with the Cincinnati Nature Center to encourage families to explore the healing power of nature. Family members of all ages are invited to attend these 2-hour outings offered multiple times throughout the year.

Fernside's Equine-Assisted Camp

We’ve partnered with Horses on the Hill for a 3-hour equine-assisted camp open to children and teens ages 10-18. These opportunities are offered twice a year.