Support for your
Broken Heart
What is Camp Heartbreak?
A Chance to Reset.
Heartbreak deserves its own healing space. It’s a universal experience often overlooked, yet its impact runs deep with few resources dedicated solely to it.
At Camp Heartbreak, we recognize the unique challenges of moving forward after loss of partnership. That’s why we’ve created a space for self-care, therapeutic support, community, movement, mindfulness, and of course some good old fashioned fun.
Here, you’ll find a supportive network and expert-led workshops offering tools for emotional growth, renewed confidence, and real strategies to navigate heartbreak with a clear path forward—no matter where you are in your story.
Spring 2025
sessions
Each Session includes various therapeutic programs (more on that below!), full access to the camp grounds and activities, meals, and accommodations.
Who is Camp Heartbreak for?
Are you:
- Recently divorced?
- Going through a separation?
- Just out of a relationship?
- Considering a breakup?
- Hung up on an ex?
- Consciously uncoupling?
- Ready for a mindset change?
- Sticking pins in a little doll as a form of revenge?
We've all been there. (Well, maybe not the doll???)
Breakups are a social obstacle, yet we're often left to face them alone. We want to embrace solving social challenges socially, creating a "third place" for connection, support, and the power of being human—together. Come on your own, with a friend, or as a group—because healing is better (and less voodoo-y) when shared.
About
The Camp
Camp Heartbreak takes place at the beautiful Can-Aqua property, 2.5 hours North of Toronto, nestled in the serene Canadian wilderness. The 160 acres of forest, two private lakes, nostalgic cabins, and campfires under starry skies provide the perfect atmosphere for unplugging and reconnecting. (And did we mention the camp has its own maple syrup production facility? We’ll take care of your sweet tooth too!)
Camp
Programming
The Next Chapter is a transformative group therapy program designed to support individuals navigating the emotional upheaval of breakups, divorce, and separation. Co-created and co-facilitated by a skilled divorce coach and an experienced psychotherapist, this program has become a trusted resource for people seeking to rebuild their lives after heartbreak.
For years, The Next Chapter therapy group has offered a compassionate space where participants can process their emotions, regain confidence, and move forward with clarity and purpose. The heart of this program is helping participants shift from a place of uncertainty to one of empowerment. Combining therapeutic techniques with practical coaching strategies, the program addresses the unique challenges of healing after heartbreak.
Together, we will process the losses we’ve experienced as a result of our relationship endings. We will explore the subjective stories we’re telling ourselves about our experiences and learn to tell stories that lift us up rather than keep us down. We will shift our focus away from other people and the past to focus on ourselves and both the here-and-now and where we choose to go. We will move through topics like forgiveness and acceptance, and we will learn to be present with what is here now with greater inner peace.
Through group discussions, targeted exercises, and a supportive community, The Next Chapter empowers participants to not only survive but thrive after heartbreak. This program is more than just a therapeutic intervention; it is a guided pathway to rediscovering joy, purpose, and a renewed sense of self.
Live Music
Lectures
Stargazing
Nature Talks
Creative Writing
Creative Movement
& Art Therapy
More to Come
On Water
On Land
Arts
Day-To-Day
We provide the structure—
you decide what feels right.
With guided activities like Qi Gong, art therapy, and lakeside journaling, each day blends structured self-care with space for relaxation, nature, and fun. Join in as much or as little as you like—this experience is all yours.
Here’s what a typical day at camp would look like.
Camp
Amenities
Eating
It’s important to recognize how important our food is for overall health, as what we put in our bodies impacts us in so many ways. Our menu is designed to be nutritious, thoughtful, and a highlight of the experience.
Food is also something we have to make choices about every single day, which can sometimes be confusing or stressful. Our hope is that we can demonstrate that it is also an outlet for creativity and a driver of happiness. These ain’t your grandma’s brussel sprouts! Unless you love them? In which case, carry on!
While the final menu will be dictated by local produce availability, you can check out our sample menu below.
Sleeping
This is a big one! We can all agree that sleep is enormously important, because unlike every other debate on earth, everybody agrees that a good night’s sleep is absolutely imperative to making it through the day. Even if that day is easy and laid back, nothing stands upright when you’re exhausted.
Camp Can Aqua’s sleeping quarters are what we like to call 5-Star Rustic! True sleepaway camp cabins in a variety of formations. All-women, all-men, and mixed cabins of mostly 4, 6 or 8 bunks. We’ve also got a handful of single-sleep spaces for people who might find themselves too disruptive for cabin mates (Sleep with CPAP? No judgment!)
Camp Heartbreak is taking sleep very seriously, and all campers will be required to fill out a sleeping questionnaire so our team can work their magic and to make sure everyone is getting a good night’s rest.
Transportation
Attending Camp Heartbreak has never been easier! For those traveling from Toronto or Ottawa, the Camp Can Aqua grounds are about a 2.5-hour drive. There is plenty of free parking available for those who choose to drive themselves.
2025 Camp Fees
$1,298 CAD / $936 USD + applicable taxes
Snacks
Coffee
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Meet
Your
Support
Team
Our team of experts joining us at camp are there to guide, educate, and support you.
From therapeutic workshops to healing activities, these experts bring a wealth of experience in emotional wellness, personal growth, and comprehensive health. Their goal? To provide you with meaningful insights and practical tools to help you look inward and feel better.
Jennifer Donison
Jennifer Donison is an Accredited Family Mediator and seasoned Divorce Specialist with extensive experience as both a Divorce Coach and Parent Coordinator. She is passionate about guiding individuals and families through the challenges of separation with compassion and expertise. As the co-creator and co-facilitator of the remarkably successful group therapy program, "The Next Chapter", Jennifer has spent the past four years helping participants rebuild their lives as they pass through heartbreak, and build both confidence and resilience. Her dedication to providing thoughtful, effective support has made her a trusted ally for clients navigating the complexities of family transitions.
Ellen Feldman
Ellen Feldman is a registered Psychotherapist and owner of Deep Roots Psychotherapy in Toronto, Ontario. Her specialty is in all things related to relationships, and she is particularly passionate about helping people as they courageously navigate the endings of relationships. Ellen believes that our toughest life experiences are our greatest opportunities for growth, and she loves bringing this empowering perspective to clients who are navigating separation and/or divorce. As a former lawyer who understands the pain and loss of divorce personally, especially with children, she brings a wealth of experience and practical expertise to the sessions and groups that she runs. She lives in Toronto with her two children and loves the life she has created for herself post-divorce.
Dr. Nancy Miller
Dr. Miller brings a unique combination of movement therap,y writing, and mindfulness to Camp Heartbreak. Her expertise shines through in her creation of safe spaces for individuals and groups to explore grief, navigate loss, and find renewed strength through embodied practices.
Myria Rei Sola
Myria is a multi-faceted therapist who seamlessly integrates psychotherapy, art therapy, yoga, and meditation into a holistic approach to healing. She believes deeply in the power within each of us to heal, grow, and access inner wisdom – and her warm, creative approach helps you uncover that power for yourself.
Dr. Peter Jaeger
A long time meditation practitioner, Dr. Jaeger brings a wealth and a gentle approach to creating supportive learning environments. He integrates mindfulness techniques into creative writing workshops, teaches Lyengar Yoga, and has delved deep into the ancient art of Qi Gong. Dr. Jaeger’s passion is clear: helping you tap into your own inner resources for healing and rediscovering happiness.
Counselors
Queue the nostalgia…You’ll also meet a handful of true blue camp counselors who are there to facilitate the camp’s various activities, help during meals, etc.
Your Way
At Camp Heartbreak, your experience is uniquely yours and we’re proud to be able to offer tailored support.
Want to join a workshop? Great! Feel like skipping an activity to relax by the lake or paddle out on a kayak? That’s perfectly fine, too. Our schedule offers supportive structure and guidance from amazing experts, but how you spend your time is totally up to you. We’re here to help customize your sleeping and eating arrangements as best we can too, so you can join in when the vibe is right for you, and make the most out of your week, your way.
In other words, dive in as much or as little as you like.
This is your space to recharge and find what truly feels right for you.
Have a question?
FAQ
Don’t see your
question answered?
Reach out and let’s chat.
I am not officially divorced yet. Can I participate?
Can my ex-husband/wife/fiancé/partner participate during the same week as me?
I am vegetarian/halal/gluten free/etc. Will you accommodate my dietary restrictions?
What type of food do you serve?
How many campers will be there?
I want to attend but my schedule is complicated. What can I do?
Do I have to participate in every activity in the program?
How much does it cost to join a session?
Do you offer install payments?
I really want to join multiple weeks, can I?
Is there a packing list?
Who runs this camp?
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