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Mission

Camp del Corazon is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides year-round experiential opportunities for children faced with the challenges of growing up and living with heart disease. We provide a residential summer camp experience for children ages 7-17, as well as programs that offer opportunities for growth, education, and support for children, young adults, and families who are living with heart disease.


Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement

Camp Del Corazon strives to include every family who may benefit from our programs, independent of race, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Our employment practices similarly prohibit discrimination based on physical disability, family status, age, race, national origin, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity.

What We Do

How We Started...

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History

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2020

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2027

Camp is founded by Lisa "Xena" Knight and Kevin "Big Kahuna" Shannon -
39 campers travel to Catalina Island for 3 nights of camp

First annual Davi ❤️ Golf Tournament

The first ever Gala del Sol takes place at the Globe Theatre at Universal Studios

The P.A.C.E. program for young adults is founded for 18-25 year olds with CHD

The first Malibu camp session is held

Camp moves to 3 sessions for the first time

Happy Heart Festival hosted by Edwards Lifesciences is born

The first Virtual Family Camp is held -
150+ families attend camp online during COVID

300 campers travel to Catalina for the 30th summer of Camp del Corazon

The first session of Family Camp is launched (we hope!)

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