Team Grads

Joining together to help send the next generation to camp.

Show your support in our 2025 Grads and past Grads by donating to the next generation of campers.

Camp del Corazon is a free summer camp on Catalina Island for children ages 7–17 living with congenital heart disease. Each year, across three sessions, hundreds of volunteers come together to create what can best be described as a world of kindness. Counselors empower campers to challenge themselves, always by choice, through activities many might assume are out of reach for someone with heart disease. At camp the belief in one’s own abilities is nurtured and celebrated, creating a positive impact that last far longer than just the 5 days they are at camp.

The Grad Program is designed for our 17-year-old campers, some who have grown up with us for nearly a decade, and others experiencing camp for their very first and final year. No matter how long camp has been part of their journey, the last day as a camper often brings worry about leaving the place they’ve come to call home to return to the “real world.” For many, camp is a space where they feel safe, supported, and free to be their most authentic selves.

The Grad Program celebrates camper’s final year by offering meaningful opportunities to grow as leaders. Whether facilitating cabin closings for younger campers or hosting skit night, they take the lead while we, as counselors, step back and celebrate their discovery of just how capable they are. Our goal is that they leave camp knowing they have gained the tools to boldly embrace their authentic selves wherever life takes them. And no matter where they go, we’ll always be cheering them on.

Each year, we’re grateful to welcome a new group of camp graduates, join us and make a donation to support the next generation. Your donation makes an impact on their lives, creating a bright future for us all.

Help us send a full Grad cabin to camp in 2026!

Thank you for your support! 

With love, 

Gem