Camp Braveheart
Camp Braveheart
Camp Braveheart
Camp Braveheart is a week-long summer camp for kids ages 7 to 17. Founded in 1995 by Roger and Kathy Flynn, Camp Braveheart continues today in memory of their daughter Ansley. Camp Braveheart is a place where our patients can get outside, play, learn and make friends with kids who understand what it's like to live with a heart defect or transplant.
Made possible through the generous support of our donors, Camp Braveheart is offered at no cost to our campers. Our camps rely on donor support and every dollar counts.
Volunteers are essential to our camps. Many Children's employees and other community volunteers give their time and talents to ensure that our campers have a safe and memorable experience. With a dedicated team of medical professionals, cabin counselors and other support staff, parents can rest assured that their child is in good hands. Our licensed medical professionals provide around-the-clock, on-site medical care the entire week of camp.
Please review our camper eligibility criteria below. The camper acceptance guidelines are intended to help you determine if you should submit an application for your child to attend Camp Braveheart. If you would like to discuss your child's eligibility for camp, email us at campbraveheart@choa.org or call 404-785-6735 or 404-785-4247.
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Registration is closed for this camp.
Camper spaces for Summer 2026 have been filled. Complete our Camper Interest Form to join the mailing list and receive information about Summer 2027 registration.
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When
Sunday, May 31 - Friday, June 5, 2026
Location
Camp Twin Lakes - Rutledge East
1391 Keencheefoonee Rd, Rutledge, GA 30663
Contact Information
Please contact campbraveheart@choa.org or 404-785-4247 for more information.
Camp Braveheart is a weeklong summer camp experience for Children's Healthcare of Atlanta patients, ages 7 to 17, with congenital heart defects or heart transplant recipients. These guidelines are intended to help you as a parent determine if you should submit an application. Applications will be reviewed for medical eligibility, any safety concerns, and ultimately the camp staff's ability to manage your child's care in a camp setting.
In order to have an application reviewed by our medical team, the child must meet the following requirements:
- The children's primary health issue is heart disease or defect
- The child has knowledge of their heart disease or defect and functions cognitively within 1 to 2 years of their age
- The child is seen by a cardiologist on a regular basis
- The child is not past due for routine cardiology appointments
- The child is either on a cardiac medication or has had a surgical intervention
Please note, we cannot accommodate uncontrolled seizures, DKA, long-term infusions, pretransplant hepatology patients or TPN dependent patients waiting on transplant at this time.
Additionally, the child must be able to:
- Meet their personal needs independently or with minimal assistance (eating, showering, getting dressed, going to the bathroom, and maintaining personal hygiene)
- Participate and effectively interact in a group living environment and in group activities
- Demonstrate nonviolent behavior
Please note: Our staff is unable to provide one-on-one care for campers at this time. If the child has any other illnesses, disabilities (physical or developmental), diseases or receives mental health services, the Camp Braveheart medical team will review that information on an individual basis and determine if Camp Braveheart is an appropriate fit for the child.