Camp Courage

About Camp Courage

Camp Courage is a one day art camp at Calm Waters. Camp Courage is for children who have experienced a loss through death or are anticipating the death of a loved one. 

Camp Courage relies on the generosity of sponsors and the community to provide supplies to 50 children during this summer’s Camp Courage and scholarships to dozens of campers who otherwise might not be able to participate. To help financially support Camp Courage 2025, you can: Sponsor a Child or Donate Art Supplies (Amazon Wishlist Coming Soon!).

Register your Camper for 2025!

Camp Courage provides a safe and healing environment that allows children to express their feelings of loss through art. Camp activities include artist-led drawing, painting, mixed media, dance, yoga, gardening, and much more! During pick up from camp, we will display a gallery art show for the families and peers of campers.

Camp Requirements:

  • Child must be 6-12 years old 
  • Child has experienced a loss due to death or anticipatory death of a loved one
  • Camp costs $50 per child; scholarships are available 
  • At pickup on July 17th, campers will have an art show. Family and friends are encouraged to attend and see their camper’s art on display!
  • Please complete a registration for each child
  • Campers must bring a sack lunch for the day 

Volunteer at Camp Courage!

Volunteer as a Group Leader:

Group leaders set the stage for a fun, supportive environment! We look for group leaders interested in connecting with children and preteens while leading them from activity to activity. To build connections and bonds with campers, group leaders are encouraged to commit to the full day of camp so the campers can get to know their leaders.

Volunteer as an artist: 

At camp, we invite local artists to create an activity sharing their artistic medium for about 30-45 minutes. We also encourage artists to teach campers how they got into the art, how it is a self-care activity, and how it’s supported them on their grief journey. As a Camp Courage artist, you will be asked to pick a time slot during the day to teach our different age groups of campers. We ask every artist to send a description of the activity they will lead, along with how the activity connects to your personal grief journey. Calm Waters seeks to provide all supplies needed for the art activity, so we ask that the artist submit a list of items required. Finally, we encourage artists to attend a brief meeting before camp to get information.

For questions or to sign up as a volunteer, email Hannah McKinnon at hannahm@calmwaters.org

Camp Courage 2025 and beyond...

If you would like to be involved in supporting or planning the 2025 Camp Courage, please contact Calm Waters Community-based Program Coordinator, Hannah McKinnon at hannahm@calmwaters.org.

Date & Time

9am - 3pm
Summer 2025 | July 17th

Location

Calm Waters Center for Children and Families

501 N. Walker, Suite 140
Oklahoma City, OK 73102

Register Online

Registration is open for Camp Courage 2025

Sponsor Camp Courage

Multiple sponsorship levels available! Sponsor the entire event, different art activities or an individual child.