Summer Camp

An Energetic Ministry Bringing Hope to Grieving Children

Camp Agape’s Summer Camp Program is a bereavement camp that guides children through a therapeutic healing process. Our unique and innovative faith-based program offers exciting activities like fishing, swimming, s’mores, equine therapy, crafts, and more. In addition to traditional summer camp activities, we incorporate group therapy activities such as art, music, games, and play therapy. Summer Camp helps children understand their feelings, process their emotions, and find new ways to cope with the death of their loved ones. Our central theme is offering true hope for their future.

Summer Camp allows children who have lost loved ones to connect with others who share similar experiences. In a safe and supportive environment, children can freely share their feelings, thoughts, and experiences, fostering a sense of belonging and letting them know they are not alone in their grief.

2026 Summer Camp Recap

Camper Dates

June 1–4, 2026

Camper Interest

Location

Morgan’s Camp
23400 Cibolo Vista
San Antonio, TX 78261

Volunteer Dates

May 31–June 4, 2026

Volunteer INTEREST

Child wearing a blue climbing helmet and harness climbs a wooden outdoor rock wall with yellow holds.

Two riders in teal shirts sit strapped into a blue amusement ride chair, awaiting departure with safety harnesses secured.

Group of kids in teal shirts on a stage, many with arms raised and wearing lanyards or badges.

Group of young people on a stage celebrating, hands raised in the air, wearing teal T-shirts and lanyards.

Man in a cap and sunglasses holds a large fish for a young girl at an outdoor aquatics event by a pool; onlookers in teal shirts watch nearby.

Camper girls and an adult sit at a table in a gym, playing a board game; teal shirts and a water bottle nearby.

Man in a teal shirt and cap talks with a smiling boy in a matching shirt, both seated on a concrete curb with a jar of drink nearby at an outdoor park.

Girl in a teal shirt proudly holds a fish as a volunteer helps her during an outdoor fishing event under a canopy; others watch nearby.

Two volunteers pose with a young camper under a canopy at an outdoor event, both wearing teal shirts and yellow lanyards.

Group of campers in teal Camp Agape shirts gathered outside a wooden pavilion under a large tree, listening to a speaker.

Group of volunteers kneeling outdoors, wearing teal shirts with lanyards, with an orange water bottle in the foreground and trees in the background.

Group of campers in teal shirts sit and crouch on a concrete curb outdoors as a man helps a boy pour water from a bottle.

Smiling girl with long hair sits at a table, looking at a colorful board game, with a pink and blue water bottle beside her.

Man in a beige cap and sunglasses proudly holds a large fish for a young girl at a community fishing event by a pool.

Group of children on stage wearing teal shirts and yellow lanyards, performing in front of a blue curtain.

Two smiling girls in teal shirts sit in a harness ride car, waving as they ride above the ground with a staff member nearby.

Two youths walk along a paved path toward an outdoor adventure area with a fenced activity station and colorful equipment in the background.

I started this year with a simple prayer:

“Here I am, God. Send me. Use my gifts to bless others. Bring me closer to those who need to be brought closer to You.”

This week, that prayer brought me to Camp Agape.

If you had asked me last week how I ended up here, I would have told you my dear friend Robyn brought me. If you ask me today, as we pack our bags and prepare to leave this incredible place, I’d tell you that God brought me.

He brought the right people to the right place for the right purpose. He gathered hurting hearts and surrounded them with love, compassion, understanding, and hope.

Camp Agape isn’t just a grief camp for children. It’s a sacred space where the Holy Spirit moves in ways that are impossible to miss. The blessings are abundant. The miracles are everywhere. The transformation is something you can witness with your own eyes.

The children who arrived here on Monday are not the same children leaving today. And honestly, neither are the adults.

I came here hoping to make a difference in someone else’s life. Instead, God changed mine too.

So fair warning to all my friends and family: you’re probably about to hear a whole lot about Camp Agape. I can’t wait to come home and tell my people about this place, these children, and what God is doing here.

And if I’m lucky, maybe I’ll convince a few of you to come with me next year and see it for yourself.

Camp Agape Texas

Activities

Camp Agape utilizes various activities and play therapy to facilitate transition and growth. Our activities include fishing, swimming, s’mores, horseback riding, crafts, grief coaching, honoring, candle lighting, healing, and play therapy.

“My children now know they are not alone in their grief.“

“It feels like weight has been lifted off her heart. Camp Agape helped renew her spirit.“

“They don’t cry anymore when we talk about their dad — now they tell stories that make us laugh.“

Sponsors & Partners

Our Summer Camp is made possible through the generous support of community partners who believe in the healing mission of Camp Agape. Their investment ensures that children walking through loss can experience a safe, hope-filled week surrounded by love, compassion, and faith. We are grateful for each sponsor who stands with us in this work.

Frequently Asked Questions

Camp Agape’s Summer Camp Program serves children aged 7 to 12.

To qualify for Summer Camp and actively take part in therapeutic activities, children need to have significant memories of their deceased loved one and be able to express their emotions related to the loss. For this reason, the child’s loss must be within three years or less for younger campers.

Summer Camp is hosted at Morgan’s Camp in San Antonio, Texas.

Morgan’s Camp
23400 Cibolo Vista
San Antonio, TX 78261

Get directions on Google Maps, or visit Morgan’s Camp website (here).

Camp Agape is not equipped to serve children with developmental and physical needs. However, we can reference other camp programs that support the unique needs of children with these disabilities.

Campers are organized into four groups based on age and gender:

Green Machine: Boys aged 7-9

Blue Crew: Boys aged 10-12

Sunshine Girls: Girls aged 7-9

Red Rubies: Girls aged 10-12

Campers are paired with a Buddy, an adult volunteer trained to support them throughout Summer Camp. The Camp Agape Team prayerfully matches each buddy/camper pair. Buddies have also experienced loss and participated in each activity with their assigned camper, echoing the program theme, “You are not alone.”

Each camper group has at least one Assistant Buddy who assists the Camper/Buddy pairs as needed. A Grief Coach leads each camper group, facilitating activities, observing the children, and guiding them through sharing their thoughts and processing their emotions. Camp Agape’s Spiritual Leader and Prayer Team offer faith-based assistance when needed.

Camp Agape Summer Camp can accommodate up to forty children. However, due to cabin and bed availability, spots are minimal.

Due to limited availability, a $100 refundable deposit is required to hold a spot in the program.

The deposit will be returned at check-in upon request. If no refund is requested, the deposit will be automatically donated to support Agape Grief Recovery programs. Financial assistance is available for families with demonstrated need. Guardians may request financial assistance during enrollment.

We recommend that parents, guardians, and other family members do not volunteer if their child attends Summer Camp. This helps prevent distraction from the healing process and allows for better bonding between campers and their Buddies.