Tamarack Grief Resource Center
Strengthens and honors individuals, families, and communities throughout their journey with grief.
▌ Editor's read The Tamarack Grief Resource Center website loads successfully and details their mission to provide grief support. Founded by Sarabeth Matilsky, the organization has been operating for 20 years, since 2004. They offer various programs, including day camps for children and teens, and explicitly state that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks. The website lists a 5-star rating on Google based on 10 reviews, with reviewers frequently praising the compassionate and supportive environment. The center is a nonprofit organization. While they offer camp-like experiences, they are not listed in the ACA directory. Social media handles found are @tamarackgrc on Instagram and TamarackGriefResourceCenter on Facebook.
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Since 200620+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 5–17
Tamarack Grief Resource Center sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right traditional day camp fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 2006 (20 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 5–17
- Address: 405 S 1st St, Missoula, MT 59801
- Phone: 406-541-8047
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Free program
↗ What parents like
- Nature-based programs
- Research-supported best practices
↘ Watch for
- No specific camp registration link
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Tamarack Grief Resource Center
- What ages does Tamarack Grief Resource Center accept?
- Tamarack Grief Resource Center is open to children ages 5–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Tamarack Grief Resource Center cost?
- Tamarack Grief Resource Center doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Free program Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- Who runs Tamarack Grief Resource Center?
- Tamarack Grief Resource Center is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 20 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Tamarack Grief Resource Center provide lunch?
- Tamarack Grief Resource Center does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- How does Tamarack Grief Resource Center compare to other traditional day camp camps in Missoula?
- Tamarack Grief Resource Center is one of 16 traditional day camp camps in Missoula that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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