Welcome to Circle Camps

A free summer camp for girls ​who have experienced the death of a parent.
Through multi-year programming, Circle Camps prepares campers for adulthood.

Four children sitting on a dock by a lake, with two children standing and two sitting on the dock, while two boats speed across the water in the distance on a sunny day with blue sky and green trees.
2026 Camper Interest Form

Every Number Tells a Story

Smiling young girl with curly hair wearing a black T-shirt with a graphic and beaded necklace, sitting outdoors with other children, with a green banner overlay that reads '100% free for all campers'.
Group photo of three campers, including an older man with white hair, wearing sunglasses and a light gray shirt, and two young girls, all sticking out their tongues. The background features a playground with a swing set, and the scene is outdoors du
A smiling young woman with glasses on her head, wearing a blue T-shirt and accessories, standing outdoors at a camp. Behind her is a large building and several other people in the background.
Two smiling women hugging outdoors, with a blue sky and some clouds in the background, during daytime.
Nighttime outdoor gathering with a campfire and a group of people sitting around it in a circle in a wooded area
Three young women in hiking gear smiling and posing together on a mountain trail with a backdrop of green mountains, blue sky, and scattered clouds.
Two women in blue shirts smiling and laughing while sitting on a swing set outdoors, with a house and trees in the background.
A smiling young girl with blonde hair, wearing a blue t-shirt and sunglasses on her head, outdoors in a wooded area.
Young woman smiling outdoors near a lake, wearing a navy shirt with 'Los Angeles' written on it and a colorful bead necklace, with a wooden post in the background.
A girl with long curly hair, wearing a gray hoodie, sitting on a wooden dock by a calm body of water, smiling at the camera.

2026 Camp Dates

Circle at Camp Twin Lakes

Volunteers: June 27-July 3
Campers: June 28-July 3

Circle at Emma Kaufmann Camp

Volunteers: August 16-22
Campers: August 17-August 22

Circle at Tapawingo

Volunteers: August 23-29
Campers: August 24-August 29

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It's that time again for our biggest fundraiser of the year! We invite volunteers, alumni, and families to share with their community what Circle Camps has meant to them! If you would like to start your own fundraising page, click the link in our bio
Did someone say 2016? Anyone spot their counselor from 10 years ago 👀
Hot off the presses. This is just a snapshot of our 2025 impact report! 👀 See more at the link in our bio!!
Our gift to you this holiday season! The news you've all been waiting for - 2026 Circle Camp Dates! (**Volunteers - Add a day on the front end for training!**) Applications open in February! See you next year!
Last but certainly not least! We introduce to you our board member Jim Kieffer. Jim just extended his 6 years term to serve with us for one more year. Jim has spent his professional career managing investment funds. We appreciate his expertise in all
The holidays don’t come with rules for grief. At Circle Camps, we believe that kids should get to do their grief their way—especially during seasons that can feel extra heavy.
Hey Atlanta! Mark your calendars for our Race by the Riverside fundraiser this spring. Registration to come in the New Year, but for now - mark those calendars!!
Molly grew up going on outdoor adventures in the woods with her dad, brother, and sister. Those memories became even more meaningful after her father passed away in 2018. Molly holds on to a love of nature and understands the power of supportive spac
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