Camp Widow

What is Camp Widow®?What is Camp Widow®?

Camp Widow® is an innovative program which provides practical tools and research-informed resources for widowed people of any gender, race, religion, age, or sexual orientation.

Do I qualify?Do I qualify?

Soaring Spirits employs a very broad definition of the word “widowed.” Any person who has experienced the death of a spouse or partner is welcome to attend.

What to expect?What to expect?

Camp Widow® blends elements of three event styles: a conference format, an inspiring retreat, and a reunion with great friends.

Full Camps

Camp Widow Tampa

Camp Widow Tampa

March 15 - 17, 2024

Our first full camp of 2024 will be held in Tampa, FL at the Marriott Water St. hotel which is located right on the Riverwalk in downtown Tampa.

Camp Widow San Diego

Camp Widow San Diego

July 14 - 16, 2023

The Marriott Marquis in San Diego, California is located next to Seaport Village and many local attractions, offering the sunny beach vibe of the California coast.

Camp Widow Toronto

Camp Widow Toronto

November 10 - 12, 2023

This event is hosted by Soaring Spirits Canada in Toronto, Ontario. The hotel is steps away from Toronto City Hall and the iconic Toronto sign, as well as the Toronto Public Labyrinth.

Full Camps

Camp Widow Australia

Camp Widow Australia

2023 Dates TBD

Camp Widow is returning to Brisbane, Australia in 2023! This event will be open to all widowed people and hosted in partnership with the First Light Widowed Association.

Popup Camps

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Camper Comments

Wondering if Camp Widow is right for you? Read through the comments from past campers to get a sense of what this program offers to the widowed people who attend.

Before this weekend, I hated the word widow. Now I know widows not only rock but are resilient!!

Carla - Florida

I'm heading home today. Suitcase is about 6kg heavier - heart is much lighter having learned a lot over the weekend and released some sadness. Thanks for welcoming this lost Brit into the fold!

Grace - UK

What a great experience Camp Widow Toronto was this weekend. Amazing people .... all of you. It was comforting to be with people who are traveling my journey and get it. I felt real for the weekend.

Anna - South Dakota

My first Camp Widow was an amazing experience. Unquestionably the most caring and inspiring group of people I will ever meet!

Devin - Toronto

So would I go again? YES. (How do you shout YES?) Will I go again? YES!

Dave - Massachusetts

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Support a Camper

Support a Camper

Soaring Spirits offers some level of financial support to any widowed person who requests financial aid in order to attend one of our Camp Widow® weekends. The generosity of our donors and event sponsors makes this financial support possible for each and every Camp Widow® event.

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