Camp Where Grief Meets Joy | Bakersfield News

A free summer camp for grieving kids ages six to sixteen is offering healing through play—swimming, basketball, rock climbing, and most importantly, connection with peers who truly get it. Campers like a girl who lost her aunt and uncle two years ago say it’s life-changing to be around others who understand. Junior counselors, many former campers themselves—including one who lost his dad at eight—are giving back, helping kids rediscover joy. In just a few days, counselors witness real transformation: kids moving from sadness to laughter, reminded that it’s okay to be happy—and that their loved ones would want them to be. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/124a96556bc4167b