The Kita Center
Family Resilience Retreat
​Join us for a long weekend of connection, healing, and hope.
October 10-12, 2025 (Friday-Sunday)
The Kita Center – Acton, Maine
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Our Family Resilience Retreats are designed specifically for families who have experienced the loss of a loved one to suicide. Set in a peaceful, natural setting in Southern Maine, these weekends offer space to grieve, reflect, and grow—both together and as individuals.
Blending meaningful grief work with time for joy—like games, nature exploration, art, and shared meals—families discover they are not alone, and that healing is possible. Together, they begin to create new memories while honoring their loved ones and building strength for the road ahead.
Lodging Options & Pricing
We offer three tiers of all-inclusive accommodations from $150/night per person. Your family* registration fee includes:
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Two-nights of lodging on Loon Pond
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Daily meals and snacks
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Full access to weekend restorative and professionally-led grief programming
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All necessary supplies for programming participation
Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis, pending a completed application, intake interview, staff approval, and deposit.
We believe cost should never be a barrier to healing. If your family would benefit from financial assistance, please email us at info@campkita.com. Scholarships or discounts may be available. A refundable deposit may still apply.
Receive $300 off as an Early Bird! Early bird discounts are available until September 5th, 2025.
Accommodations & Pricing
*Our base listed below includes all costs for up to four people.
Add $150 for each additional person.
Private Half Cabin:
Semi-private cabin (shared structure, separate sides), with nearby bathhouse.
Sleeps up to 6 with 3 bunk beds.
$1,200
Private Cabin:
Fully private cabin, with nearby bathhouse. Sleeps up to 12 with six twin bunks.
Accessible cabin available.
$1,400
Private Cabin With Bathroom & Living Space:
Private cabin with in-unit bathroom and small living area. Sleeps up to 6 with 3 twin bunks.
Accessible cabin available.
$1,650
Transportation is not offered.
Registration & Application Process
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Start Your Application
Visit CampDocs.com and select your housing option.
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Complete the Application
Applications are reviewed on a rolling, first-come, first-served basis once all sections are completed and a deposit is received.
Please note: Completing an application does not guarantee admission.
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Submit a Deposit
A deposit is required to tentatively reserve your spot. Deposits are only refundable if your application is not accepted by The Kita Center.
As each application incurs administrative costs, deposits are non-refundable once review begins or if your plans change.
To inquire about a deposit waiver, email info@campkita.com.
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Intake Call
You will receive a call from our application team to help mutually determine if the retreat is the right fit for your family at this time. We’ll provide more details, answer questions, and may request to speak with your family’s counselor (if applicable). Your help coordinating permission for this contact is appreciated.
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Final Confirmation
Once accepted, you’ll receive an official confirmation and next steps. Remaining balances can be paid via credit card, check, or cash during registration.
What to Expect
Each Family Resilience Retreat weekend is designed to bring families closer—to one another, to others walking a similar path, and to the healing rhythms of nature. Hosted at our home in Acton, Maine, these retreats offer an authentic Maine camping experience. Accommodations are comfortable and peaceful, but intentionally simple—focused on what matters most: connection, reflection, and renewal.
Families will participate in a mix of grief-oriented and restorative programming. Every day includes meaningful opportunities to honor your grief, share your story, and find strength in community—balanced with plenty of time to laugh, rest, and enjoy the outdoors.
Sample Activities May Include:
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Adult peer grief support groups
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Child & teen grief support groups
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Family group discussions
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Storytelling & memory sharing
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Expressive art and craft workshops
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Nature hikes & forest walks
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Campfires & s’mores
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Sports & field games
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Archery
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Fishing, kayaking, and canoeing on Loon Pond
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Quiet reflection time and journaling
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Free play and unstructured family time
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Our schedule is thoughtfully paced and gently guided by trained grief professionals. Whether it's a sunrise paddle, a tearful story shared by the fire, or a joyful moment making bracelets with new friends—each activity is designed to support healing in its many forms.
Why Isn’t This Program Free?
At The Kita Center, our mission is rooted in providing approachable programs for all who have been affected by suicide loss—and many of our programs, like Camp Kita, DavidCares, and the Family Respite Cabin, are offered completely free of charge to participants. These programs are made possible thanks to the generosity of donors, grant support, and community partners.
The Family Resilience Retreat is designed to operate "at cost", which means your registration fee directly supports the actual expenses required to run the program—including lodging, meals, supplies, and professional facilitation. Our facilitators are highly trained specialists in the field of suicide loss and grief, ensuring your family receives safe, meaningful, and expert care throughout the weekend.
While not expected, any revenue from this retreat that exceeds estimated program costs will directly support our free programs—making healing possible for more families across Maine and beyond.
We are committed to keeping this program as affordable and inclusive as possible, and financial assistance is always available. Thank you for helping us build a sustainable path for healing for years to come, for your family and for others still waiting to find support.