Written by a parent, not a doctor. Nothing here is medical advice.

The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp

Bereavement Program · About this organization

What you get

Three weekends, group sessions, and family activities.

How to start

Use the official Bereavement Weekends portal and submit the family application.

The details, as published

B-ALL is in scope Open

A free three-weekend, 12-month family bereavement program for families whose child ages 0-18 died from a serious illness; the next published weekend is October 22-25, 2026.

What help you may get

Bereavement And Memorial Support

Family bereavement weekends

Three family weekends across 12 months with group sessions led by a trained bereavement specialist.

Noncash help · Per Event

Can cover

  • three weekends
  • group sessions
  • family activities
  • Free.

Check the main eligibility rules

Diagnosis

B-ALL is in scope. A family bereaved after a child's B-ALL death fits the serious-illness loss criterion.

Age

Age 0 to age 18, measured at service date.

  • Age refers to the child who died.

Treatment status

No specific treatment status is published.

  • No fee.

Where you live and where your child is treated

Where your family lives

Residence coverage is not published clearly; confirm with the program.

Where your child is treated

Treatment-location rules are not published clearly; confirm with the program.

Where the service, camp, stay, or experience happens
  • Connecticut Location — Venue, not a residence restriction. — 565 Ashford Center Road

How to get started

Get ready to apply

Does a social worker or care team need to start it? No. A required care-team start is not published; the family can use the available route below.

Who can start: Parent Or Guardian

  1. Open the official Bereavement Weekends portal and submit the family application.

Ways to apply or ask

Documents to prepare

The program does not publish a document checklist. Ask before gathering paperwork.

Availability and timing

ProgramActive
ApplicationsOpen
Funding or spaceLimited
Application windowEvent Specific
Last checkedAug 27, 2026
  • Portal linked for the October weekend.
  • Next weekend October 22-25, 2026.

Limitations and things to confirm

  • Portal details require authentication.
  • Authenticated form questions and required documents remain inaccessible.

Official sources

Program details were last verified Aug 27, 2026. Availability can change, so check the official program before applying.

Official program