Camp Sunrise is a FREE weekend bereavement camp for children ages 6 to 18, which provides a safe place for children to share their grief with peers who have also suffered the loss of a loved one.
Licensed counselors and trained facilitators lead children and teens through fun, high-energy activities, which provide healthy ways to express feelings and help develop coping strategies for their journey toward hope & healing.
For additional information
Call our offices at 972-960-9981 or 817-502-7789
When does Camp Sunrise take place this year?
Camp Sunrise will be held July 24-26, 2026. Activities begin Friday afternoon and end on Sunday early afternoon.
Who can attend Camp Sunrise?
Camp is for children and teens ages 6 to 18 who have experienced the death of a significant person in their lives. Priority will be given to first-time campers. Returning campers will be placed on a waitlist and later interviewed/accepted as space is available.
Where is Camp Sunrise?
Camp Sunrise will be held in Lindale, TX, in the beautiful woods of East Texas. You will need to arrange for your own transportation. If this is an issue, please contact us for assistance.
What is the registration process and cost?
All potential campers are required to complete an application and interview. Camp Sunrise is free for all participants.
How do I apply to attend Camp Sunrise?
Parents or guardians must complete an online application for each child or teen who would like to attend. After your application is completed, you will be contacted for an interview. After the interview, we will notify you of your child’s official acceptance into camp.
Who can volunteer?
Volunteers need to be 18 years or older and not related to a current camper. Volunteers will need to submit to a background check and attend mandatory trainings.
How to register as a volunteer or camper?
To Register Campers for the first time:
- Please select the red link to the right of the screen (Registration open).
- This will take you to Camp Docs.
- Create an account in Camp Docs by selecting the blue (Sign up) link to create an account.
- After you create an account, select New Participant. Add the camper’s information.
- Select Registration.
- Select Register for a new session.
- Select Camper 2026.
- Continue to complete Registration and Health Profile for this camper.
- For additional campers, you will need to repeat the process starting at New Participant.
To Register as a Volunteer for the first time:
- Please select the white link to the right of the screen (Sign up for volunteer).
- This will take you to Camp Docs.
- Create an account in Camp Docs by selecting the blue (Sign up) link to create an account.
- After you create an account, select Registration.
- Select Register for a new session.
- Select Volunteer 2026.
- Complete the remaining forms.
Need more information? Please contact Stephanie at sshaw@christian-works.org or call 972-960-9981 ext 118.
If you live in the DFW area, please look to our free GriefWorks support programs.
ChristianWorks also provides counseling for grief for all ages on a sliding scale fee schedule.
Please call 972-960-9981 x 115 or 817-502-7789 x 115.
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