You're Not Alone. We're Here to Help.
Support for children who've lost a parent — including camp funding, family assistance, and community connections.
Overview
About Our Scholarship Program
The Ryan Harth Foundation provides meaningful, compassionate support to children who've lost a parent. Our primary focus is helping kids attend Experience Camps — a life-changing bereavement program — while also offering direct assistance to families through school partnerships and community referrals.
Camps
Experience Camps Funding
Experience Camps provides free, one-week bereavement camps for children who’ve lost a parent or sibling. These camps bring healing, community, friendship, and joy. One week can change a child’s life — and it costs families nothing.
We help fund these camp experiences so more children can attend.
Cost per child: ~$2,000 (fully funded by donations)
8 Camp Locations Nationwide
1,500+ Kids Served Annually
Eligibility: Ages 9–17 who have lost a parent
Support
Support for Families in Grief
In partnership with school counselors, educators, and community organizations, we provide additional support to families navigating life after loss. This support varies depending on need and resources available.
- Holiday gifts for children
- Clothing, essentials, or school supplies
- Enrichment activities (sports, music, camps, etc.)
- Program fees (ex: hockey, golf, after-school programs)
- Emergency or short-term financial help
- Wishlist support
Note: All requests are considered individually and confidentially.
Our Process
How the Support Process Works
Submit a Request
Families or counselors complete the online support form.
Board Review
Requests are reviewed by Foundation members with compassion and confidentiality.
Assistance Provided
If approved, we connect families with camp funding, programs, or direct support.
Refer a Child
Referrals From Schools & Counselors
Many of the children we help are identified through school counselors, teachers, social workers, and grief-support partners. If you know a child or family in need, we’d love to work with you.
What Counselors Can Expect:
- Simple referral form
- Private and confidential review
- Personalized follow-up
- Support that aligns with each child’s needs
- Long-term partnership with your district
Our Tribute
Inspired by Ryan's Spirit
"If you can lift someone up — even a little — you should."
Ryan's compassion and empathy continue through every child we support. His legacy reminds us that no child should ever feel alone in their grief.
funds one child’s week at bereavement camp
kids attend Experience Camps annually
camp locations nationwide
% of donations go toward supporting grieving children