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Camp Mariposa(R) in Southwest Ohio

Weekend Camp Program for Youth Affected by Substance Abuse of a Family Member

Offered at No Charge to Families


Campers Will Have Fun & Learn Critical Life Skills

Camp Mariposa Southwest Ohio is a year-round addiction prevention and mentoring program for youth affected by the substance use disorder of a family member. Youth ages 9-12 (Youth Camp) and 13-16 (Teen Camp) attend weekend camps up to six times a year. Campers participate in fun, traditional camp activities such as swimming, canoeing, and archery alongside education and support sessions teaching critical life skills and self-care. 

Campers and adult mentors make a one-year commitment to the program. Additional social activities are offered for children and their families throughout the year, and all program activities are offered free of charge to families. Camp Mariposa Southwest Ohio hosted by Envision Partnerships, is part of Eluna's national Camp Mariposa network. For more information on Eluna, visit ElunaNetwork.org

Eluna is a public, 501(c)3 non-profit with a mission to support children and families impacted by grief or addiction. Founded in 2000 in Seattle by former MLB pitcher Jamie Moyer and child advocate Karen Phelps Moyer, Eluna was originally called The Moyer Foundation and launched a series of programs supporting thousands of children and families annually. Eluna's mission is to support children, teens, and families impacted by grief or addiction. Founded in 2000, they offer community-building camps, interpersonal connections and a continuum of support for youth and families. Eluna's three signature programs are provided at no cost: Camp Mariposa, an addiction prevention and mentoring program for youth ages 9-17; Camp Erin, the largest grief camp network for school-aged youth and their families; and the Eluna Resource Center, which provides research-based educational and personalized support. Camp Mariposa is a year-round addiction prevention and mentoring program for youth affected by the substance use disorder of a family member. Youth attend overnight camps six times a year. Camps offer fun, traditional camp activities combined with education and support sessions led by mental health professionals and trained adult mentors. Additional social activities are offered for youth and their families throughout the year. All program activities are offered free of charge to families. Claudia Black, an internationally recognized pioneer on the impact of substance use disorders on children, is the clinical architect of Camp Mariposa's program model. Camp Mariposa in Southwest Ohio is hosted by Envision Partnerships. There are many ways to get involved with Camp Mariposa, whether through volunteering, fundraising, or in-kind support. For more information, please visit ElunaNetwork.org/CampMariposa

Camp Mariposa helps youth to:
  • Reduce feelings of isolation and guilt
  • Connect with friends facing similar situations
  • Develop trusting relationships with adult mentors
  • Learn that addiction is a disease
  • Build confidence
  • Learn critical life skills to help manage
  • Have FUN!

Program Goals

Camp Mariposa Registration Information

To register youth ages 9-12 (Youth Camp) or ages 13-16 (Teen Camp), become an adult-mentor, or learn about the program, please contact Camp Mariposa Director Jamie Simpson at (513) 868-2100 ext. 239 or JSimpson@envisionpartnerships.com

 


"Camp Mariposa has helped me understand that my family's addiction is not my fault"

-Camper, Age 12