A summer camp experience with the mission "To Build a Community of Love Among Children with Moderate to Severe Heart Problems."

Established as a summer camp experience, Hope With Heart, provides year round support and friendships for its campers. The camp, now in its tenth year, is unique because it accepts high-risk children with limited life expectancies. The camp has children with varied heart problems such as valve replacements, pacemakers and transplants. Some youngsters come to Hope With Heart with scars of abuse, guilt, and emotional trauma. Others come from well-adjusted family units. Some are foster children or children being raised in other than traditional family settings.

Hope With Heart is a diverse group. Each season sees representatives of various races, ethnicity, and creeds. At Hope With Heart our philosophy and policy is simple - if a child has a serious heart problem she or he belongs at Hope With Heart. Hope With Heart works equally with every child brought to its doorstep, or rather, its swimming pool.

Age Groups	Children Adolescents
Community Services	Arts & Recreation Art / Writing / Poetry Recreation / Social / Sports Community Volunteer Opportunities Seasonal Programs Summer Camp
Health Services	Medical Physical Illness
Payment Types	Free
Areas Served	State-Wide

Last Updated: 03/11/20