Adult Children's Weekend


June 13 - 16, 2025


YMCA Trout Lodge - Potosi, MO

Registration Deadline: May 19, 2025


C.O.P.S. Adult Children’s Weekend is planned for surviving adult children and their spouse/domestic partner* (21 years or older) of law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty, as determined by C.O.P.S. criteria. Other relatives and friends are not eligible to attend.


*Domestic Partner is defined as a long term committed legal or interpersonal relationship between two individuals who live together and share a common domestic life (i.e., not just a boy/girlfriend).


Testimonial from a 2024 Adult Children’s Weekend Attendee:


“I originally attended to support my siblings. I was able to relax and have “me” time, do fun activities, experience the Ozarks, meet folks from all over, encounter differing perspectives, and learn new social/emotional skills.”

What to Expect

Suffering the loss of a parent, as a child or as an adult, can leave a lasting impact, especially during significant life events. C.O.P.S. Adult Children’s Weekend provides support to you in navigating your grief and equipping you with the necessary coping strategies for these challenging moments in the present and in the future.


During this weekend, you'll connect with other adult children who share similar experiences, cultivating a sense of understanding and community. Licensed mental health professionals will be on hand to provide group sessions and optional individual counseling as needed, ensuring you receive the necessary support to help you continue on your grief journey. Support sessions are coupled with wellness activities, giving you the chance to challenge yourself and connect with others. With the peaceful escape from daily life this weekend offers, we hope you will leave with a renewed sense of personal growth and a strong network of support for your journey ahead. For a detailed schedule of events, please click here to view our sample agenda for the weekend.


What is the Cost of the Weekend?

Your only expense is your travel to and from the St. Louis Airport or to and from the YMCA Trout Lodge if you are driving. All lodging, meals and activities are provided at no cost. If you fail to cancel your attendance and you do not show up for the weekend, you could be subject to a participation fee for the following year’s weekend.

Session Examples:

  • The Grief Process - Childhood to Adulthood
  • Anxiety - How to Regain a Sense of Control
  • Picking Up the Pieces
  • Grief and Spirituality 
  • How to Help your Spouse/Significant Other

Travel Information

If you are flying: You should plan to arrive at St. Louis Lambert Airport (STL) between 9:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Friday, June 13. You will be met by a C.O.P.S. representative at the airport and transported to the YMCA Trout Lodge by bus. You will be transported back to the St. Louis Airport on Monday, June 16, by 11:30 a.m. Please be sure your return flight is AFTER 12:30 p.m. to allow time for check-in and security checks.


If you are driving: You will need to arrive at the YMCA Trout Lodge by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 13, and stay through breakfast on Monday, June 16. Meals and activities are planned; no late arrivals or early departures please.


Limited travel assistance may be available. Contact your local C.O.P.S. Chapter or contact the C.O.P.S. National Office for additional information.


Please Note: This program is held at a YMCA facility. All YMCA facilities are required to screen guests through the Raptor sex offender registry. Your information will be shared with the YMCA Trout Lodge (First Name, Last Name, and DOB) and checked in the national sex offender database. If you have questions about this information, please contact the Services Department at 573-346-4911.

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