Camp Ramah Sasson: Family Weekend for Bereaved Children
A Complimentary Family Weekend for Bereaved Children
November 7-9, 2025
A welcoming, inclusive and egalitarian Jewish retreat for families whose children have lost a parent. This weekend will combine a joyful Shabbat celebration and traditional camp fun with grief education and emotional support for each member of the family. The program is designed for families with children ages 6-17.
Camp Ramah Sasson extends an open invitation to Jewish families whose children are grieving a parent.
This weekend is free of charge to all participating families.
“I can’t say enough about the wonderful experience that was Camp Ramah Sasson. It was absolutely evident how much time, effort, care, and preparation went into it… Within a couple of hours, I knew it felt just right. I feel connected to every single parent who was there, even though some of us are quite different. I felt accepted, and so did my son… There were SO MANY things to do each day – art projects are always my favorite, whether with children or just for grown-ups. The art walk felt like a holy experience; it was perfect. The weather, the movement, the privacy, the togetherness, the representation of the people we so desperately miss.”
- Open and free of charge to children who have lost a parent and their guardians.
- This program is designed for families with children ages 6-17.
- Completed applications will be reviewed as they are submitted. Families will be contacted by a Ramah Sasson staff member to for follow-up meeting to complete registration.
What you can look forward to:
- Energetic and joyous Shabbat.
- Camp adventures, sports, fitness, art and more.
- Age appropriate bereavement education and support activities/discussions for each member of the family.
- Innovative Jewish learning.
- Healthy, delicious and kosher chef-prepared meals.
This experience will begin with lunch on Friday November 7th and conclude after lunch on Sunday November 9th.
All families will be housed in rustic but fully winterized and heated accommodations. Housing will be assigned to best meet the needs of each family and allow Camp Ramah Sasson to include as many families as possible.
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Email: Riki Wiederhorn