Camp Noah: A preparedness and resiliency program for children impacted by disaster and trauma

Camp Noah is a nationally acclaimed program where children in communities impacted by disaster can experience the power of hope and healing through a proven resiliency curriculum that includes creative activities and play. Our vision is to serve disaster-impacted children and families by building resiliency, restoring hope and changing lives.

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For more than two decades, Camp Noah has responded to a wide range of natural and human-caused disasters. We identify camp locations each year based both on need and community requests.

Each camp takes place over five days, but its impact lasts a lifetime. Because a child’s brain develops at such a rapid rate, it is uniquely sensitive to the disruptive forces of stress and trauma. We provide a safe and caring environment where children impacted by disaster or trauma build resiliency skills with peers within the familiarity of their own communities.

Camp Noah celebrates every child as special. In this transformative setting, children are encouraged to face their fears, grieve their losses, identify and share their unique gifts and talents, and plan for an amazing future.

History

Camp Noah began in 1997 as a response to flooding in the Red River Valley of North Dakota and Minnesota. Camp Noah has developed into a nationally recognized program for children whose communities have been impacted by natural disasters and other collective trauma.

To date, Camp Noah has been hosted in dozens of states in response to a wide range of natural and human-caused disasters.