Camp Mariposa is held in Mercer County but is open to all youth in WV. Camp is FREE of charge to all participants. Community Connections, Inc., leads the camp with mental health professionals and with support from trained volunteers to provide therapeutic activities in a beautiful camp setting.

Camp Mariposa is a prevention and mentoring program for youth affected by the substance use disorder of a family member. Children and teens attend 4 to 6 transformational weekend camps per year. Youth ages 9-12 participate in fun, traditional camp activities combined with educational and support sessions led by mental health professionals and trained volunteers. All Camp Mariposa activities are provided free of charge. Camp Mariposa was created and is supported by Eluna. Camp Mariposa WV is a part of Eluna’s national Camp Mariposa program. For more information, please visit elunanetwork.org

Want to enroll your child? 

Complete an interest form and email/mail to:

eden.scruggs@strongcommunities.org

213 S Walker St. Princeton, WV 24740

2024 Interest Form
Camp Mariposa Camper

Camp helped me...

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“Camp helped me realize there is always somebody to talk to and always someone to be your hero. We also have fun too. It’s like a get-away weekend with people who understand you.”

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– Camper, Age 12

It has helped me by...

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“It has helped me by letting me know that there are other kids in my situation. Then connecting me with people who can understand what I am going through.”

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– Camper, Age 12

Camp is a very safe...

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“Camp is a very safe and fun place where I can share my feelings and story.”

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– Camper, Age 10

When I came here...

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“When I came here four years ago, I was a quiet little girl. Now, I am strong. Yes, I will be leaving camp today but not forever. I will come back and share my story with kids who come to Camp Mariposa. Until that day comes, please know that I am safe. I’m going to spread my wings and fly. Thank you for helping me.”

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– Junior Councelor, Age 15

My sons has been...

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“My son has been attending Camp Mariposa and it truly has been a blessing. I am so grateful for him to have the opportunity to express himself and talk about his feelings and not to be afraid of what he has gone through. It has also given him time away from his older brothers and myself which has helped him grow. I really appreciate the fact that he is able to do this camp, I want to thank everyone for caring and loving my son in this amazing healing process.”

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– Father