
Bereavement camp in Maine, founded by siblings, helps grieving kids affected by suicide as rates rise
Fox News
Camp Kita, a camp for children who are the survivors of a loved one's suicide, was the first of its kind when it began in 2013. It's looking to expand its outreach.
The campers of Camp Kita, however, all have one unique and tragic commonality: They are survivors of suicide loss. "There were some really magical moments that first season that led us to believe it was something worth continuing to grow." "This is an environment that is safe for them to let their inhibitions go about their loss." "We're expanding to offer training programs, retreats for underserved and hard-hit communities, support groups and a sanctuary for social connection." Christine Rousselle is a lifestyle reporter with Fox News Digital.
Believed to be the first of its kind when it was created in 2013, Camp Kita is a tuition-free summer camp for children ages 8 to 17 who have experienced the suicide of a loved one. The camp purposefully does not define "loved one," it says, as the definition is different for every family.













