Over three decades of smiles.
Welcome to Hope With Heart…a place for you to be included!
To experience Hope With Heart is to know Hope With Heart. Each year our Staff and Counselors – many of whom are seasoned HWH campers themselves – greet our campers with open arms. We listen to them. We share with them. We strive to understand them. And then, we offer them a camp experience tailored for fun! Before the week is over, new friendships are made. Experience is gained. Confidence is built. And suddenly, something remarkable happens.
The Hope With Heart Miracle
Parents tell us that their child returns home from camp at peace with themselves and with a greater willingness to continue the struggles they face. Often, they show more courage and seem happier with themselves. We think it’s because they find role models from among both campers and counselors. But it might also be because Hope With Heart creates a safe haven where – regardless of their diagnosis – kids can be kids.
It was our pledge to campers, parents and supporters in 1989 and it continues as our mission today – “To build a community of love among children with moderate to severe heart problems.” We invite you to join us!
Camper Application
AGES 7 TO 17
Counselor Application
AGES 18 AND UP
FAQs
PARENTS & GUARDIANS
Happy Campers
Hope With Heart is one of the few places where I can be myself without judgement, it’s like a second home.
WOW! I really wish my Mom had sent me here years ago. I just didn’t know that a place like this existed for kids like me.
Our Staff
Alissa Gretina
Camp Director
Jamie Corter
Activities Director & Social Media
Payton Hanna
Activities Assistant
Ian Griffin
Senior Staff
Sandi O’Reilly
Administrative Assistant
Camp Nurses
Carol C. Minarick, RN, BSN, CPN
Evelyn M. Orton, RN, BSN
Our Board
June Griffin
President
George Kipel, M.D.
1st Vice President/Medical Director
Michael Griffin
2nd Vice President
David Kramer
Treasurer
Leonard Abruzzese
Alissa Gretina