UPCOMING EVENTS
Cole’s Camp is honored to invite you to a special weekend retreat at Luella’s Lodge in Oakwood, IL. This retreat is for grieving couples and individuals, with the option to bring a support person. Please join us!
To register, please use this link to complete the required form.
Friday through Sunday, October 24-26th
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PAST EVENTS
Cole’s Camp Fishing Derby
September 20th, 2025
Feed My Starving Children Packing Event in Honor of Cole Mander
August 29th, 2025
Golf & Grief Gathering
July 7th, 2025 5-8pm
Cole’s Camp July Camp Out was a lot of fun. What a nice night to be together, to share stories about our loved ones, connect with new friends, and golf.
Spring Kickoff @ Redbud Creek Farm
April 27th, 2025 1-3pm
We had a beautiful day for our Sprin kickoff event at Redbud Creek Farm. We shared stories about our loved ones, made sun catchers, took a tour, and enjoyed each other’s company.
Bowl for Your Cole
Sunday, March 30th, 2025
We had a great time hosting our first Camp Out. 🎳 Bowl for your Cole held space for families grieving the loss a child or loved one. Whether it’s been only a few days, months or years – all are welcome here.
Pottery Painting – Arts on Fire
Wednesday, January 29th, 2025
Our January “Paint Your Own Pottery” event was a success! We shared stories and honored our loved ones in a creative way. Our pottery pieces all turned out so well! Thank you again to Arts on Fire for hosting us and guiding us through the painting process.
Cole’s Memorial Day – Feed My Starving Children
Friday, August 30th, 2024
Our family, friends and teammates showed up for us just as they have done for us on so many of our good and rough days. We put our empty hands together and packed over 30,000 meals that will feed 85 kids for a year at Feed My Starving Children in Aurora, IL! Many hands made light work! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
Fishing Derby
Sunday, August 25th, 2024
What a beautiful morning for a Fishing Derby. 27 kids attended, several had never fished before, and some fish were caught. A big THANK YOU to Dicky’s Bait Shop for your continued support. To Culver’s for sweet treats for all of the kids and to the Newark Sportsman’s Club for allowing us to use the lake, pavilion and being great hosts!
Still Here, Still Strong Retreat
Saturday, June 8th, 2024
A huge thank you to everyone who attended our Still Here, Still Strong retreat. Our day was filled with activities, crafts, heartfelt conversations, tears and laughter. We hope you found comfort, peace, and support during your journey. Your presence was a testament to your strength, and we are honored to have shared this day with you. We are so grateful for this community!
Cole’s Camp Sound Solace
Saturday, May 11th, 2024
We had a nice time with those of you that joined us for the Sound Solace at Yogahaus in Sycamore for Mother’s Day.
Cole’s Camp Redbud Creek Event
Saturday, April 13th, 2024
It was a beautiful afternoon at Redbud Creek Farm for our spring kickoff event. Thank you to Nancy for the hospitality, tour and for providing the space for us all to connect with others on their grief journey.
Cole’s Camp Board & Brush
Sunday, January 28th, 2023
Thank you to Board & Brush, St Charles for providing the space and some much need creativity guidance today. Our first family event of the year was a success!
Cole’s Camp Reaching for Hope Retreat
October 14th, 2023
It was a day of peace, sharing, learning, connecting with new friends, reconnecting with friends who have met before, laughter, tears and taking the next 3 steps. Walking out a little taller, a little stronger and with hope!
Fishing Derby
September 23, 2023
We had such a great time at our annual Fishing Derby! A huge thanks to the Newark Sportsman’s Club for the hospitality and to Dicky’s Bait Shop for providing us with poles and reels for the kids!
2nd Annual Coletucky Derby
May 6, 2023
The Coletucky Derby was so much fun! It was a great day spent with friends, watching horses run and honoring our children/loved ones gone too soon.
Redbud Creek Spring Planting
April 15th, 2023
We had a great time painting flower pots at our Redbud Creek event! New friends were made, stories were shared and a community grown.
Yorkville Mini Golf Event
February 5th, 2023
Cole’s Camp had a presence at the Yorkville Public Library mini golf event on February 5th, 2023.
Cole’s Camp Fall Family Meet Up
October 23rd, 2022
Cole’s Camp had a Fall Meetup spending some time with grieving families in the great outdoors. It was a nice afternoon spent connecting and enjoying walks in the woods.
Cole’s Camp Conference
Sunday, August 28th, 2022
Cole’s Camp hosted our first annual Cole’s Camp Conference for families grieving the loss of a child on Sunday August 28th, 2022. It was a day full of grace, connection, and comfort.
Kane County Cougars Game
Friday 07-29-2022 @ 6:30 pm
We had such a great time at the Kane County Cougars game at the end of July! The weather, food, conversations and community support were all on point! The Cougars didn’t pull out the win, but we created awareness for Cole’s Camp and spread the word about our mission and upcoming events.
Fishing Derby
Saturday 06-11-2022 @ 8:15 am
Gone Fishin’! We had a wonderful morning with great friends for our 3rd annual Cole’s Camp Fishing Derby.
A big thank you to the Newark Sportsmans Club for hosting us and for Dicky’s Bait Shop for helping us with bait and for your generous donation! This was a first-time fishing for some of our friends and we hope they are now hooked.
Coletucky Derby
Saturday 05-07-2022 @ 2:00 pm
Thank you for helping us make our first annual Coletucky Derby a SUCCESS! We couldn’t have done it without our sponsors and everyone that supported us – whether in person or through donations. The afternoon was filled with friendly competition, camaraderie, best dressed, good food, mint julips, hats, photo ops and honoring loved ones! We had so much fun, we decided to do it again next year! SAVE THE DATE for May 6th, 2023.
Redbud Creek Farm
Saturday 04-16-2022 @ 1:00 pm
Thank you Redbud Creek Farm for hosting us and providing the beautiful flowers and dirt for our spring kick off event in April! Also a big thank you to Stephanie Maszak at This Life Counseling, LLC for joining us and for all of your support. Our Redbud event was by invitation only to allow for us to closely connect with grieving families. If you know a family that might like to be included for events like this, please send us an email to add this family to our invite list.
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