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Programs & Services | Summer Camp
Making Life Better for Kids Impacted by HIV/AIDS
From 1993 to present day, Camp Heartland has provided fun, exciting and progressive camp experiences to kids living with or affected by HIV/AIDS. Filled with diverse activities and an amazing community of people, camping offers the opportunity for personal growth, social development and good old-fashioned fun. Experiences like Camp Heartland's summer camp program can make a profound and very positive difference to children impacted by HIV/AIDS.
At summer camp sessions campers build permanent friendships, self-confidence, cherished memories, self-sufficiency, social skills and a sense of hope and liberation. During the year, these experiences often translate into improved quality of life: better grades, increased compliance with difficult medical treatments, more effective anger management, improved self-image, new friends and a stronger will to “pull-through” in tough times.
The Camp Heartland staff has been grateful to be part of the lives of thousands of wonderful young people facing life with HIV/AIDS over the past decade. Every day, we miss the nearly 60 children we have lost, but we have also seen many more grow and thrive. More than 75 former campers, now young adults, have returned to Camp Heartland in leadership roles to help create the magic of camp that was such an essential part of their childhood.
The combination of a superb and unique camping program and many amazing campers has created one of the most respected camping programs for children with special needs. Please read more in depth information on the Camp Heartland Camping Experience and its many programs.
2005 Camp Sessions
| March 18 - March 21: |
Spring Mini Session |
| June 11 - June 15: |
Camp Heartland Staff Training |
| June 17 - June 23: |
Session I |
| June 26 - July 2: |
Session II |
| July 5 - July 11: |
Session III |
| July 14 – July 20: |
Session IV |
| July 25 – July 30: |
Heartland Partners Session I |
| August 12- August 18: |
Session V (California) |
| October: |
National Retreat for Youth Affected by HIV and AIDS |
| November/December: |
Fall/Winter Mini Session |
If you would like to visit Camp Heartland during a session, please contact us to arrange a personal tour.
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For general information about Camp Heartland programs and volunteer opportunities, you can contact us at: helpkids@campheartland.org, (414)272-1118 or (800)724-4673 |
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