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Camp Joyful Hearts

Camp Joyful Hearts

Camp Joyful Hearts is an overnight summer camp for children aged 8-16 with congenital heart disease, hosted by Cincinnati Children's Heart Institute.

▌ Editor's read The website for Camp Joyful Hearts loads successfully and is hosted by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. The camp is an overnight program for children aged 8-16 with congenital heart disease, held at Camp Kern in Oregonia, Ohio. It is staffed by medical professionals from Cincinnati Children's Heart Institute, including cardiologists, nurses, and social workers, ensuring a medically safe environment. The camp boasts a 1:1 camper-to-counselor ratio, with counselors being volunteers, many of whom are former campers or medical students. There is no information regarding ACA accreditation or state licensing on the website. Google reviews for 'Camp Joyful Hearts' are not readily available as a distinct entity, likely due to its affiliation with Cincinnati Children's. The camp's focus on providing a traditional camp experience adapted for children with specific medical needs is a significant strength.
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Who thrives here Ages 8–18

Camp Joyful Hearts 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
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 8–18
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 10117 Old 3-C Highway, Clarksville, OH 45113, USA
  • Cost notes: USD, The price is listed as $0.00 and "WAITLIST ONLY". It is possible the camp is free, or the cost is provided upon successful registration from the waitlist.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Camp Joyful Hearts

What ages does Camp Joyful Hearts accept?
Camp Joyful Hearts is open to children ages 8–18. 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 Joyful Hearts cost?
Camp Joyful Hearts doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD, The price is listed as $0.00 and "WAITLIST ONLY". It is possible the camp is free, or the cost is provided upon successful registration from the waitlist. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Camp Joyful Hearts's hours?
Camp Joyful Hearts 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.
Who runs Camp Joyful Hearts?
Camp Joyful Hearts is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Camp Joyful Hearts provide lunch?
Camp Joyful Hearts 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.

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