Hearts in the Valley is the new and innovative program that will bring children with heart diseases and those who are post- heart transplant to our beautiful mainstream summer resident camp at Frost Valley YMCA. Arising from Frost Valley’s 30 year partnership with the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore, and modeled on our world-famous children’s kidney program, Hearts in the Valley will allow cardiac campers to participate in a traditional summer camp experience while in the care of expert pediatric cardiologists and cardiac nurses and nurse practitioners, under the supervision of the Children's Hospital at Montefiore.
The program is based in the beautiful Guenther Wellness Center at Frost Valley. Special attention is given to the individual medical, social, and developmental needs of each child. Back-up medical facilities are provided locally by area hospitals in the Catskills region, and by the Children's Hospital of Montefiore, in coordination with the campers' home facilities.
Eligibility
All children between the ages of 7-16 who are diagnosed with heart disease or who are at least one year post- cardiac transplant. Please contact the Pediatric Heart Center at 718-741-2315 or email pcarroll@montefiore.org if you have any questions about a child’s eligibility, or our ability to handle their specific needs!
Registration/Application Forms (pdf documents)
Please fax all application materials to 718-920-4315. Our staff will contact you to discuss your child and let you know about space at camp.
Hearts in the Valley Application 2011
Frost Valley Health History Form (all campers)
Frost Valley Doctor Permission Form (all campers)
Frost Valley Camper Info (all campers)
Frost Valley Camper Social Contract (all campers)
Frost Valley Authorized Release & Camper Transportation (all campers)
