Camp Samantha (February)

Camp SamanthaCamp Samantha is a grief camp held in February at Spirit in the Desert located in Carefree, AZ. This weekend, overnight camp is designed for children and teens 6-17 and the adults in their lives who have experienced the loss of a loved one.  The camp runs from Friday evening to late Sunday afternoon.

Camp Samantha is a traditional, fun, high-energy camp combined with grief education and emotional support. Through art, music, and a lot of talking and laughing, kids learn about death and dying. And, they learn how to begin to cope. All of this in a safe environment with other grieving children where they can realize they are not alone.

The adult program at Camp Samantha is facilitated during the same time as the kid's camp in an adjacent facility.

Camp Samantha is funded by the Samantha Invitational, an annual charitable golf tournament 
held the first Saturday of each October at the Callippe Preseve Golf Course in Pleaston, California. Please visit our website for more information: www.samanthainvitational.com

Stepping Stones of Hope gratefully celebrates Samantha Marie Foutch’s spirit through the gentle healing experiences of the weekend camp.

Samantha Marie Foutch

SAMANTHA MARIE FOUTCH
December 31, 1994 – October 15, 2004


ABOUT SAMANTHA...Sammy was a victim of a tragic homicide crime; however, we choose to remember her as a vibrant, almost 10 year old young lady who looked great in hats and nicknamed her dad "Triple D". Sammy was smart, witty and always made those around her laugh....and she was sensitive, followed the rules, cried easily and laughed a lot! Sammy was a morning person, like her dad, and loved their early morning donut runs. Her hugs were so tight they hurt and most of all, she loved her sisters, her mom, her Nina, and her dad (who was also her idol.)


Additional Information

 

Register early! Payment is not required at time of registration and may be made up to two (2) weeks prior to the start of camp. For special payment arrangements, please call the office at (602) 264-7520.

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  • The Journeys Retreat gave me peace and joy....for the first time in over 5 months. I woke up on Monday and I felt joy!" -L. J., Journeys camper
  • A lot are experiencing the same thing so I am not alone in this.” - CV, 13, a teen at REACH camp
  • I learned that we are all in different places and that it is OK to still be grieving." TA, adult camper, Camp Paz 2016
  • It’s alright to grieve, but I also have to LIVE.” - KC, 17, a teen at REACH camp
  • Grief can’t be pushed away - - eventually it will come back so try to deal with it today…one step at a time." -KE, adult camper, Journeys 2013
  • I learned that it’s an ongoing journey and I’m not the only one." - CM, 14, a teen at REACH camp
  • I learned that you will never forget your loved one" -ZC, age 10, One Day at Camp 2013  
  • I learned that grief is just a feeling that we all have to deal with.” AM, age 10, Camp Paz 2016
  • Remembering this experience will help a lot.” KA, age 11, Camp Paz 2016
  • I learned that it’s okay to show true feelings and to never be afraid of how you feel." -AD, age 14, One Day at Camp 2013
  • I have gotten feedback from several clients I sent to the program, and I don't know what you do but it was definitely miracle work." – J.C. from a referring agency
  • Out of all the processes we have tried, this was by far the most healing." - Mother of past camper
  • Kids need to see that they're not alone.  Camp is a safe place to move through the grieving process with kids their age and who have experienced the loss of a loved one too."  - Dr. Charles Finch, SSOH Founder
  • It is okay to feel grief." BK, age 14, Camp Paz 2016
  • The camaraderie and understanding of my type of grief helped me the most." -JG, adult camper, Journeys 2013
  • I can be sad and happy." ML, age 6, Camp Paz 2016
  • Hearing others tell their stories.  I know I am not alone." -KD, adult camper, One Day at Camp 2013
  • I will learn to let things that I can’t change go and stop trying to fix them.” -KM, 16, a teen at REACH camp