If you have any questions concerning Camp Mend-a-Heart, please call Children’s Heart Foundation at 702-967-3522.
Question: What is the cost to send my child to camp?
Answer: Camp Mend-a-Heart is free to any child in Nevada with heart disease or with a history of heart disease.
Question: Do the campers need to pre-register?
Answer: Yes! Campers do need to pre-register, the application forms can be downloaded here or to request by mail call the CHF offices. All campers must send a recent photo of themselves along with the application.
Question: What are the requirements of who can attend Camp Mend-a-Heart?
Answer: Any child in Nevada age 7-18 with heart disease or a history of heart disease may attend. There are a few basic medical requirements that need to be met.
Question: What is the length and dates of camp?
Answer — Teens & Tweens: This camp session is for ages 13-18 years old from Sunday, June 24 to Thursday, June 28, 2012.
Answer — Juniors: The Junior Camp is for ages 7-12 years old from Tuesday, June 26 to Thursday, June 28, 2012. The juniors will join the teens and tweens for a two night stay and two days of camp activities.
Question: When do you need definite confirmation by the camper?
Answer: Camp is on a first come – first serve basis. We can not guarantee any child’s position at Camp Mend-a-Heart until all the forms are in. All of the necessary forms can be downloaded here.
Question: From where do the campers depart?
Answer: We depart for camp from Children’s Heart Center which is located at 3006 South Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas, NV 89109. More information about check-in times and procedures will be sent to campers with confirmation.
Question: Where is camp hosted?
Answer: Rapport Leadership International Retreat, 90 miles north of Las Vegas.
Question: What kind of activities do you offer?
Answer: Sports, arts & crafts, ropes courses, movie nights and other surprises.
Question: Do these children (Parent/Legal Guardian) have to sign a disclaimer to come to camp?
Answer: Yes, a typical disclaimer must be signed.
Question: What kind of medical staff do you have?
Answer: Each camp session is staffed with a combination of three to six of the best pediatric cardiologists nurses and physicians available. There are also five to 10 volunteer firefighters.
Question: Do these children need insurance, or does camp provide some? If so, what types, etc.?
Answer: Camp Mend-a-Heart does not provide health insurance for the children. We do, however, request information about your child’s medical insurance in case of an emergency.
Question: What safeguards are there for children’s security? What checks have you done on the staff, especially counselors?
Answer: All applicants are screened and interviewed by our Executive Camp Director. All of our counselors have experience with heart children.
Question: What sort of documentation is required of the campers?
Answer: We require an application that includes medical information, an estimation of activity tolerance, and general demographic information. A physician must complete a portion of the application. These forms are in addition to the release forms.
