Camp del Corazon
Provides year-round opportunities for children with heart disease, including a free summer camp.
▌ Editor's read Camp del Corazon is an ACA accredited overnight camp for children with heart disease, operating since 1995. The camp is licensed by the State of California, with license number 197800001. Founded by Mardi Gras, the camp provides a free, medically supervised experience for children aged 7-17. The website explicitly states that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks. The camp has a 4.9-star rating from 100 Google reviews, with many reviewers praising the positive impact on children and the dedicated medical staff. They maintain a strong social media presence on Instagram (@campdelcorazon) and Facebook (CampdelCorazon). The program is entirely free for campers, supported by donations and fundraising.
Who thrives here Ages 7–17
Camp del Corazon is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. specialty programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1997 (29 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 7–17
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 11615 Hesby St, North Hollywood, CA 91601, USA
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Free of charge for children with congenital heart disease.
Runs 24-hour residential, 3 sessions (3 one-week), from Aug 13 to Aug 25.
Sessions
Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.
- Session 1 Aug 13 – 17, 2026 · 1 week
- Session 2 Aug 17 – 21, 2026 · 1 week
- Session 3 Aug 21 – 25, 2026 · 1 week
↗ What parents like
- Free for children with heart disease
- Medically supervised
↘ Watch for
- Only for children with heart disease
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Camp del Corazon
- What ages does Camp del Corazon accept?
- Camp del Corazon is open to children ages 7–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Camp del Corazon cost?
- Camp del Corazon doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Free of charge for children with congenital heart disease. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are Camp del Corazon's hours?
- Camp del Corazon runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Is Camp del Corazon accredited?
- Yes — Camp del Corazon is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 29 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
- Who runs Camp del Corazon?
- Camp del Corazon is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 29 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Camp del Corazon provide lunch?
- Camp del Corazon does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Camp del Corazon with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
- Summer camp safety and accreditation · Review the safety signals that matter most.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Camp del Corazon.
- Summer Art Academy · Studio City · Ages 5–15 · $555/week