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The Father of Medicine, Hippocrates, advocated the philosophy that patients in good spirits healed faster.

What can place a child in better spirits than attending a summer camp?

We are providing a camping experience that is welcoming to children who have to routinely take scheduled medication and who may tire easily - a safe haven where parents can be at ease knowing their children are surrounded by a team of caring and loving medical staff volunteers. But most important, the children are with others who are enduring similar challenges, and who have shared like experiences.

Dragonfly Heart Camp was incorporated December 31, 2007 in the state of Maryland. It is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Campers attend free of charge, with funding provided through donations, grants and fund raising events. The Board of Directors provides the direction and oversight needed to ensure the continued growth and success of the camp and its mission, while maintaining the fiduciary oversight.

Our Story

The idea for Dragonfly Heart Camp was a result of Sarah Cataldo's year-long ordeal battling cardiomyopathy and ultimately receiving a heart transplant, at the age of eight. The immensity of the pediatric cardiac disease "epidemic" is staggering, along with the myriad of problems and related medical issues facing the patients and their families. The opportunities for these brave children to function in the "normal" world can be severely limited, especially due to immune system limitations, medications, medical apparatus, etc. We decided to start a summer camp for these children where, under medical supervision, they could enjoy the camp experience with children who share
their medical histories.

For more information about Dragonfly Heart Camp call:
443-480-9578 or e-mail Director@DragonflyHeartCamp.org

Click here for PDF of 2009 Dragonfly Heart Camp Brochure.
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Email Address: Director@DragonflyHeartCamp.org
Phone: 443-480-9578
Fax:
410-810-3899
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 454, Chestertown, MD 21620-0454

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doctor and camper in Chesapeake Bay
Dr. Hanna wearing a PH camper's Remodulin pump around his head so she is able to swim.
child psychologist with camper
Child Psychologists & Child Life Specialists also attend camp to help campers get used to being away from home.
Sarah with fish
Sarah Cataldo holding a fish caught while on a boat outing on the Chesapeake Bay
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