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June 9 – 12, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

A one-of-a-kind experience for children, ages 8-15, who are coping with a loss due to death. G-Force Summer Camp is facilitated by Hosparus Health Grief Counseling Center’s licensed professional counselors and trained volunteers. Morning/afternoon snacks and lunch are provided. G-FORCE is funded, in part, by grants from Kosair for Kids and WHAS Crusade for Children.

  • Tuesday: Kentucky Shakespeare Acting it Out! Expressing grief.
  • Wednesday: The Louisville Zoo Do animals grieve? It’s a survival response.
  • Thursday: Cave Hill Cemetery Friday: Celebrating, remembering, keeping connection.
  • Friday: Louisville YMCA Grief Boot Camp – Moving our body to move grief

Main location. pick-up/drop-off daily:
Hosparus Health Grief Counseling Center 3532 Ephraim McDowell Dr. Louisville, KY 40205

Early pick-up/late drop-off only (times TBD):
Republic Bank Foundation YMCA 1720 W. Broadway, Louisville, KY 40203

Thanks to our generous sponsors, this program is free to attend. Recommended donation: $150 per camper.

Application Deadline: Monday, June 1, 2026.

Apply Online Here

For more information call 502-456-5451

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