Camp Lionheart gives pediatric heart patients a chance at normalcy

Kayaking, ziplining, biking, learning and friendships to last a lifetime are just part of what makes Penn State Health Children’s Camp Lionheart so special. This activity-packed summer camp is designed for the unique needs and safety of kids with heart defects and their families.

Camp Lionheart gives pediatric heart patients a chance at normalcy

This year, the American Heart Association was proud to bring Hands-Only CPR education to the campers, teaching them a valuable skill that can save lives. CPR, especially if performed immediately, can double or triple a person’s chance of surviving sudden cardiac arrest.

Camp Lionheart gives pediatric heart patients a chance at normalcy

Read more about what it takes to make Camp Lionheart possible in this article from Penn State Health News.

Thank you to Penn State Health Children’s Hospital for their support of the American Heart Association’s youth health initiatives in central Pennsylvania.

Camp Lionheart gives pediatric heart patients a chance at normalcy