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 28 to Wednesday, July 1, 2009.

Answer — Juniors: The Junior Camp is for ages 7-12 years old from Monday, June 29 to Wednesday, July 1, 2008. 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.