The Kita Center
Young Adult Pilot Weekend
July 11–13, 2025
The Kita Center – Acton, Maine
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Help us to shape transformative programs for support.
We invite you to join us for the first-ever Young Adult Pilot Weekend at The Kita Center — a weekend designed to build community, foster resilience, and support healing after suicide loss.
This weekend features two complementary programs. While these two programs will run independently, shared meals and special group moments will bring participants together to build connection and shared learning. Learn more about each program below.
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Program 1:
Young Adult Resilience Retreat
For young adults (ages 18–30) who have experienced a suicide loss, this retreat offers connection, reflection, and healing through community-building activities, nature, and supportive group programming.
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As a pilot program, your participation will directly shape the future of The Kita Center’s young adult initiatives, helping us create a lasting, supportive community for years to come.
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We are honored to walk alongside you on this journey. ​
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Program 2:
Camp Kita Counselors-in-Training
For young adults interested in becoming future camp counselors, this program provides leadership development and training to support grieving children at our flagship Camp Kita Program. Participation is by invitation only.
If interested, please email lwirsing@campkita.com
WHAT TO EXPECT
This pilot program is offered free of charge. The weekend will offer targeted peer support groups as well as restorative experiences.
Participants of both programs will be assigned to communal cabins with nearby bathroom facilities.
All meals will be provided throughout the weekend, beginning with dinner on Friday evening and ending with lunch on Sunday.
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Check-In: Friday, July 11, 2025 — before dinner
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Check-Out: Sunday, July 13, 2025 — 1:00 PM
More detailed information will be provided in our Weekend Handbook, which will be shared with all registered participants closer to the retreat date.
