Camp Bon Coeur (Camp Good Heart) is a week-long overnight camp near Lafayette for children ages 7 to 16 with congenital or acquired heart defects, including those who have had open-heart surgery, pacemakers, or transplants. Founded in 1985 and the only camp of its kind in Louisiana, it offers canoeing, swimming, sports, art, and archery under 24/7 nursing supervision. Camp is free for first-year heart kids, and about 98% of campers receive full sponsorships.
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★★★★★Lamar MorrisI came here one year after receiving my heart transplant and finishing my physical therapy to help with my recovery. Camp Bon Coeur helped me discover that I am nowhere near as limited as I thought I was. I discovered that I was capable of anything and that Popeye's Chicken in Louisiana taste better.
★★★★★Stephanie White