A Place Where Kids Transform

Camp Mariposa is a year-round addiction prevention and mentoring program for youth affected by the substance use of a family member.

Children and teens attend transformational weekend camps every other month for a year or more.  Youth ages 9-12  participate in fun, traditional camp activities combined with education and support sessions led by mental health professionals. Teens are given an opportunity to continue their involvement and build leadership skills as Junior Counselors. Camp Mariposa builds knowledge, life skills, confidence and provides an opportunity for youth to connect with peers and caring adult mentors. Additional social and educational activities are offered for youth, alumni and their families throughout the year. All Camp Mariposa activities are provided free of charge.

Youth who attend Camp Mariposa learn coping skills that build resiliency and ultimately break the cycle of addiction. Eluna partners with youth-focused organizations to offer this award-winning program in communities across the country. 

Camp Mariposa is succeeding in breaking the cycle of addiction:

  • 93% of youth have not used any substance to get high.
  • 95% of youth have not been involved in the juvenile justice system.

Camp Mariposa allows youth to:

    • Connect with friends in similar situations
    • Reduce feelings of guilt and isolation
    • Learn that addiction is a disease and not their fault
    • Develop trusting relationships with adult mentors
    • Build confidence and learn critical life skills
    • Have fun!

Camp Mariposa – Helping Kids Transform

Youth and teens who attend Camp Mariposa find connection, build resiliency and learn important skills to cope with a family member's substance use disorder.

Positive Benefits of Camp Mariposa 

Social Support

  • 95% of campers have made friends at Camp Mariposa
  • 97% of campers report that there are adults they trust at Camp Mariposa

Coping Skills

  • 88% of campers can identify 2 ways to take care of themselves
  • 84% of campers report that they learned things they can use at home

Positive Outlook

  • 83% of campers believe they will graduate from high school
  • 77% of campers believe they will accomplish their dreams

Eluna strives to intervene early and break the cycle of addiction.

  • 9.2 Million Children

    9.2 million children in the US live in a home with at least one parent who uses illicit drugs. 

  • First Time Use

    Every day, more than 21,000 individuals ages 12 and over try drugs and alcohol for the first time.

  • Early Choices

    Youth who began using addictive substances before age 15 are nearly 7 times more likely to develop a substance problem than those who delay first use until age 21 or older.

Core Components of Camp Mariposa

  • Mentoring

    Mentoring is one key to the success of the Camp Mariposa program. Youth develop trusting relationships with both trained adult mentors and teen mentors who have successfully graduated from Camp Mariposa. Through these mentoring relationships, youth develop social skills and a stronger support network that can benefit them throughout their lives.

  • Mindfulness

    Mindfulness activities such as deep breathing stretching/movement yoga and wilderness hikes are incorporated into Camp Mariposa weekends. Through these activities, youth learn a critical coping skill that can be used to manage difficult emotions and stress.

  • Activities for Youth and Families 

    Camp Mariposa offers additional social and recreational activities throughout the year. Outings to sporting events and amusement parks provide youth, their families and mentors an opportunity to connect and have fun. Camp Mariposa alumni and teen mentors also attend similar activities where they reunite with friends and gain support during the often-challenging teen years.

Find Your Camp

For camp dates, location, and contact information, click the dot on the map nearest you or your state name below. To register or for questions, please contact the camp partner listed.  Camp Mariposa is offered free of charge to all families.  We look forward to seeing you at Camp Mariposa!

If you are a youth focused or mental health organization interested in bringing the Camp Mariposa program to your community, please contact us to learn more about a partnership with Eluna. If you are 18 years old and older interested in becoming at mentor, please contact the location closest to you.

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    • Camp Mariposa Anderson South Carolina
      • Anderson, SC
      • Youth Ages 9-12 February 2-4, 2024 Weekend Camp April 24-28, 2024 Weekend Camp June 21-23, 2024 Weekend Camp August 2-4, 2024 Weekend Camp Teens Ages 13-17 March 15-17, 2024 Weekend Camp May 3-5, 2024 Weekend Camp July 19-21, 2024 Weekend Camp
      • Shawn Coleman, Program Director
      • 864-878-1103
      • Email Address
      • Website
    • Camp Mariposa Bloomfield
      • Bloomfield, IN
      • Youth Ages 9-12 March 15-17, 2024 Weekend Camp April 19-21, 2024 Weekend Camp June 2-4, 2024 Weekend Camp July 26-28, 2024 Weekend Camp November 22-24, 2024 Weekend Camp
      • Leah Edge Reetz, Program Director
      • Overdose Lifeline
      • 812-499-5908
      • Email Address
      • Website
    • Camp Mariposa Chicago
      • Chicago, IL
      • Youth Ages 9-12 January 5-7, 2024 Weekend Camp March 8-10, 2024 Weekend Camp May 10-12, 2024 Weekend Camp June 21-23, 2024 Weekend Camp September 13-15, 2024 Weekend Camp November 15-17, 2024 Weekend Camp Teens Ages 13-17 April 13-14, 2024 Weekend Camp October 5-6, 2024 Weekend Camp
      • Bryan Heidel, Program Director
      • Northwestern Settlement
      • 773-569-9553
      • Email Address
      • Website
    • Camp Mariposa Dayton
      • Dayton, OH
      • Youth Ages 9-12 January 26-28, 2024 Weekend Camp February 9-11, 2024 Weekend Camp March 8-10, 2024 Weekend Camp April 5-7, 2024 Weekend Camp May 31-June 2, 2024 Weekend Camp June 21-23, 2024 Weekend Camp August 9-11, 2024 Weekend Camp August 23-25, 2024 Weekend Camp September 20-22, 2024 Weekend Camp October 4-6, 2024 Weekend Camp December 13-15, 2024 Weekend Camp Teen Ages 13-17 January 12-13, 2024 Weekend Camp March 22-23, 2024 Weekend Camp May 17-18, 2024 Weekend Camp September 6-7, 2024 Weekend Camp October 18-19, 2024 Weekend Camp
      • Wendy Berkshire, Program Director
      • East End Community Services
      • (937) 259-1898
      • Email Address
      • Website
    • Camp Mariposa Eastern West Virginia
      • Martinsburg, WV
      • Youth Ages 9-12 January 19-21, 2024 Weekend Camp February 16-18, 2024 Weekend Camp April 26-28, 2024 Weekend Camp May 24-26, 2024 Weekend Camp June 7-9, 2024 Weekend Camp September 13-15, 2024 Weekend Camp
      • Amber Glennon, Program Director
      • Boys & Girls Club of the Eastern Panhandle
      • (304) 263-1832
      • Email Address
      • Website
    • Camp Mariposa Everett
      • Everett, WA
      • Youth Ages 9-12 March 8-10, 2024 Weekend Camp April 12-14, 2024 Weekend Camp May 31 – June 2, 2024 Weekend Camp August 26-28, 2024 Weekend Camp October 18-20, 2024 Weekend Camp December 6-8, 2024 Weekend Camp
      • Megan Boyle, Program Director
      • Compass Health
      • 425-349-8153
      • Email Address
      • Website
    • Camp Mariposa Indianapolis
      • Indianapolis, IN
      • Youth Ages 9-12 February 16-18, 2024 Weekend Camp April 5-7, 2024 Weekend Camp May 17-19, 2024 Weekend Camp August 2-4, 2024 Weekend Camp September 27-29, 2024 Weekend Camp November 8-10, 2024 Weekend Camp
      • Leah Edge Reetz, Program Director
      • Overdose Lifeline
      • 812-499-5908
      • Email Address
      • Website
    • Camp Mariposa Kentucky
      • Irvine, KY
      • Youth Ages 9-12 February 16-17, 2024 Weekend Camp March 16, 2024 Day Camp May 24-25, 2024 Weekend Camp July 26-27, 2024 Weekend Camp September 13-14, 2024 Weekend Camp November 22-23, 2024 Weekend Camp
      • Amanda Abney, Program Director
      • WestCare Kentucky
      • (865) 214-2544
      • Email Address
      • Website
    • Camp Mariposa Nashua
      • Nashua, NH
      • Youth Ages 9-12 March 22-24, 2024 Weekend Camp May 17-19, 2024 Weekend Camp July 19-21, 2024 Weekend Camp September 20-22, 2024 Weekend Camp November 15-17, 2024 Weekend Camp Teens Ages 13-17 February 16-18, 2024 Weekend Camp April 12-14, 2024 Weekend Camp May 31-June 2, 2024 Weekend Camp August 16-18, 2024 Weekend Camp October 18-20, 2024 Weekend Camp December 6-8, 2024 Weekend Camp
      • Mike Curtin, Program Director
      • Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua
      • (603) 883-0523 x 218
      • Email Address
      • Website
    • Camp Mariposa Philadelphia
      • Philadelphia, PA
      • Youth Ages 9-12 March 15-17, 2024 Weekend Camp May 10-12, 2024 Weekend Camp June 7-9, 2024 Weekend Camp September TBD November TBD
      • Maura Hanlon
      • Jewish Family and Children's Service of Greater Philadelphia
      • 267-679-6158
      • Email Address
      • Website
    • Camp Mariposa Sarasota
      • Sarasota, FL
      • Youth Ages 9-12 March 22-24, 2024 Weekend Camp May 17-19, 2024 Weekend Camp July 19-21, 2024 Weekend Camp September 20-22, 2024 Weekend Camp November 22-24, 2024 Weekend Camp Teens Ages 13-17 February 23-24, 2024 Weekend Camp April 19-20, 2024 Weekend Camp August 23-24, 2024 Weekend Camp October 25-26, 2024 Weekend Camp
      • Scott Ruggieri, Program Director
      • JFCS of the Suncoast
      • (941)-366-2224 ext. 125
      • Email Address
      • Website
    • Camp Mariposa South Bend
      • South Bend, IN
      • Youth Ages 9-12 March 8-10, 2024 Weekend Camp April 19-21, 2024 Weekend Camp September 13-15, 2024 Weekend Camp October 18-20, 2024 Weekend Camp December 6-8, 2024 Weekend Camp Teens Ages 13-17 February 23-24, 2024 Weekend Camp March 22-23, 2024 Weekend Camp April 26-27, 2024 Weekend Camp
      • Allyson Willhite, Program Director and Korin Maciulski, Teen Program Director
      • Oaklawn
      • (574) 536-1179 and (574) 349-1835
      • Email Address
      • Website
    • Camp Mariposa Southern West Virginia
      • Princeton, WV
      • Youth Ages 9-12 February 17-18, 2024 Weekend Camp April 13-14, 2024 Weekend Camp June 1-2, 2024 Weekend Camp August 31-September 1, 2024 Weekend Camp October 19-20, 2024 Weekend Camp
      • Eden Scruggs, Program Director
      • Community Connections, Inc.
      • (276) 245-9298
      • Email Address
      • Website
    • Camp Mariposa Southwest Ohio
      • Hamilton, OH
      • Youth Ages 9-12 January 27-28, 2024 Weekend Camp March 16-17, 2024 Weekend Camp May 18-19, 2024 Weekend Camp August 17-18, 2024 Weekend Camp October 12-13, 2024 Weekend Camp December 7-8, 2024 Weekend Camp
      • Jamie Simpson, Program Director
      • Envision Partnerships
      • 513-868-2100 ext. 239
      • Email Address
      • Website
    • Camp Mariposa Southwest Washington
      • Vancouver, WA
      • Youth Ages 9-12 January 26-28, 2024 Weekend Camp March 1-3, 2024 Weekend Camp May 3-5, 2024 Weekend Camp July 19-21, 2024 Weekend Camp September 27-29, 2024 Weekend Camp November 15-17, 2024 Weekend Camp Teens Ages 13-17 February TBD June TBD October TBD December TBD
      • Megan Elvrum, Program Director
      • Lifeline Connections
      • 360-946-7764
      • Email Address
      • Website
    • Camp Mariposa St. Petersburg
      • St. Petersburg, FL
      • Youth Ages 9-12 January 19-21, 2024 Weekend Camp March 22-24, 2024 Weekend Camp May 17-19, 2024 Weekend Camp July 12-14, 2024 Weekend Camp September 20-22, 2024 Weekend Camp November 22-24, 2024 Weekend Camp
      • Kendra Abraham, Program Director
      • WestCare GulfCoast
      • 727-515-3838
      • Email Address
      • Website
    • Camp Mariposa Tennessee
      • Dandridge, TN
      • Youth Ages 9-12 March 15-16, 2024 Weekend Camp May 31-June 1, 2024 Weekend Camp June 21-22, 2024 Weekend Camp August 16-17, 2024 Weekend Camp October 11-12, 2024 Weekend Camp December 14, 2024 Day Camp
      • Jania Hill, Program Director
      • Westcare Tennessee
      • 423-608-7037
      • Email Address
      • Website