About This Camp

Camp LUCK is a unique specialty medical camp designed exclusively for children with congenital heart disease and their families. Located at the beautiful Camp Cherokee within Kings Mountain State Park’s 7,000 acres of pristine wilderness, this medically supervised camp provides a safe and supportive environment where heart kids can experience traditional camp activities alongside peers who share similar medical journeys. The camp’s mission is to help every participant reach their potential by building self-esteem, friendships, and character in a nurturing environment. The organization offers a comprehensive range of programs to serve families at every stage, from Baby LUCK for infants and toddlers to leadership development opportunities for teenagers. Whether families choose the full Kids Camp experience, weekend Family Camp, or single-day Adventure Day, all participants enjoy access to exciting activities like swimming, rock climbing, archery, canoeing, and the traditional Camp LUCK Pow Wow. With medical team support on-site and a focus on creating positive experiences for children who have undergone open heart surgery, Camp LUCK provides an invaluable opportunity for families to connect with others facing similar challenges while enjoying the magic of camp.

Activities

[‘swimming’‘rock climbing’‘climbing wall’‘archery’‘canoeing’‘boating’‘hiking’‘nature hikes’‘athletics’‘dancing’‘water trampoline’‘traditional Camp LUCK Pow Wow’‘group sessions’‘leadership roles’‘camp activities’]

Key Highlights

  • [‘Only camp specifically designed for children with congenital heart disease’
  • ‘Completely free programming with just a refundable deposit’
  • ‘Beautiful 7
  • 000-acre state park location with full medical supervision’]

Special Features

  • [‘Medically supervised environment with medical team support’
  • ‘Exclusively for children with congenital heart disease and siblings’
  • ‘Located in 7
  • 000-acre state park setting’
  • ‘Programs for all ages from infants to teenagers’
  • ‘Leadership development opportunities (LIT and CIT programs)’
  • ‘Family-focused programming including whole family camps’
  • ‘Partnership with major pediatric cardiology centers’
  • ‘Choice of cabin or tent camping for Family Camp’]

Schedule

August programs (Kids Camp: August 3-8, Adventure Day registration opens July 14)