Testimonials
"Camp Cardiac was an amazing experience that has taught me a lot. It has taught me a lot about the heart (its anatomy and physiology), heart disease, how it works, and how to prevent it or treat it. This camp has also given me an inside look on the field of medicine and having medicine as a career, including what it takes to get into medical school. Camp Cardiac had very fun activities and the counselors were very fun and down-to-earth, and always willing to help. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to take part in Camp Cardiac. I will not forget the experience!”
N.W. - Astoria, New York
"Thank you so much for the opportunity to partake in the past week. I am amazed by all of the things I learned in only five days. Aside from the interesting material, the counselors were great. They were lively, friendly and made the information fun to learn. Overall it was a wonderful program and a great preview into the field of medicine. Thanks again!"
T.S. - Highland Park, Illinois
"Camp Cardiac was outstanding!! We are so impressed with the program, and the integration of hands-on learning (ultrasound, surgical robotics, suturing/knots, etc...amazing!), coupled with healthy living habits (yoga, raw food cooking demo, etc...fabulous!), not to mention the CPR certification! You have truly created an excellent program through learning and inspiring. (And Shane Tipton as their counselor/mentor was just wonderful...he was fantastic!) I want to thank you very much. I will definitely be spreading the word."
A.A. - Irvine, California
“I do not have words to express how thankful I am that my son participated in your Camp Cardiac! The camp was very well structured and he matured so much more in his choice of becoming a professional in the health field! He will carry with him, forever, the great hands-on experiments and the great people he met! I believe those will be connections for a lifetime! As a parent, we are oh so thankful and happy that he participated in a program of such high caliber and not far from home! Kudos to you and your staff! It is truly a great program and I highly recommend to all families that their children are considering the medical field as a possible choice! I can only wish you and your staff more and more success with the program!!! Thank you for positively impacting the lives of our youth!! The result will be great!!”
M.C. – North Potomac, Maryland
"I wanted to say a big THANK YOU for a memorable experience for my son. I was impressed with how in one short week he had exposure to such variety in the field of health and medicine. From phlebotomy, to dissection, to gross anatomy lab, taking vitals, to patient cases, and influential speakers: WOW!! And oh how proud he was to wear his own scrub uniform with the stethoscope around his neck that day!!! I would recommend Camp Cardiac to all interested young adults! The program directors were all so courteous. Thank you so very much for an outstanding program.”
R.H.K. – Fairfax, Virginia
"Thank you again for allowing me to participate in Camp Cardiac this year. I enjoyed every moment of it, and loved being with peers my age with same interest in the medical field as I. I also enjoyed all the activities I participated in, not only was everything inspiring but it opened a new perspective of mine with the medical field."
K.B. - Saint Louis, Missouri
"Thank you for this opportunity. Our son can't say enough about what he learned, the students that ran it, and his experience at the hospital. He has already been able to shadow a trauma nurse that came and spoke at the camp, and was invited back for a longer amount of time. Being able to support his dream of becoming a doctor in this way means more to us than you could know. As parents we also saw our son become intrigued and encouraged to continue. We also found out that he has the stomach needed to be in the medical field. Thank you so much for allowing him to attend your camp."
W.G. - Houston, Texas
"Thank you very much for the wonderful program. I heard only good things about the camp every day when my son came home. The program was well designed and it would benefit kids’ life and future career. I knew he learned a lot and, in the meantime, had tons of fun. I wish you will continue the program in Philadelphia in the future. We will recommend it to school students, friends, and families.”
L.D. – Audubon, Pennsylvania
"AWESOME! My daughter was a participant and I can't say enough about this program. This opportunity solidified the fact that she wants to be a part of the medical community. I'm an RN and after this program, we actually had so many things to talk about. This in itself was a breakthrough for us. We can't thank you enough for this wonderful program that offers so much hand on opportunities plus the information."
C.P. - Franklin, Wisconsin
"I loved, loved, loved attending Camp Cardiac! Definitely a great and enriching opportunity. I have already recommended it to many of my friends. I really learned a lot, and I’m thankful for the opportunity. I loved seeing my parent's wide and proud smile when they saw me wearing my scrubs and stethoscope."
M.C. - Los Angeles, California
"I loved Camp Cardiac! The doctors and med students that spoke to us told us many things that have already helped me in knowing how I might handle future decisions I might have to make about my career path, not to mention that all of the medical information that was shared with us was nothing less than fascinating. I feel that I have gained a wealth of information in just a short time, and I learned things that could potentially help me save someone's life (namely CPR). The overall camp was fantastic and I would do it again in an instant. Thanks so much."
Z.B. - Skokie, Illinois
"My daughter had a great time and loved every day. Thank you for creating the camp, and for giving us a scholarship to be able to go. It was a great forum where the kids could ask questions about school and/or their career paths and actually walk away with a few real life skills. She looked forward to each day.”
R.M. – Chicago, Illinois
"Our son had a great time at the camp. He found it very interesting and fun. It really helped him think about what he wants to do in the field of medicine. Thank you so much!"
J.S. & C.S. - Silver Spring, Maryland
"Thank you very much for having me at Camp Cardiac. Camp Cardiac was an eye-opening experience. In terms of education, I learned a lot about the cardiovascular system, from components of the heart to the path of blood flow between the heart and lungs to diseases and treatments of the heart. The camp counselors; Sara, Kristen, and Stan; are wonderful, fabulous teachers and made the program a very fun and educational experience. Also, the program gave participants a chance to gain exposure to the medical field. We had the opportunity to talk with a variety of people in the health care field, such as HPME students, medical students, residents, fellows, M.D.'s, and a dietician, and to ask questions. I particularly liked the way the program was organized. The session didn't just consist of lectures. Students had hands-on experience, such as the heart dissection and surgical knot-tying lesson. We also watched a video of a heart bypass surgery. People in the health care field came in to talk with us about their careers and the various paths towards a career in health care, and answer our questions."
L.J. - Darien, Illinois
My daughter LOVED the camp. She even taught me some things! Thanks so much for allowing her to participate.
D.P. - San Francisco, California
"Aligned with my earlier feedback, what an amazing program! A tremendous opportunity for a teenager to get true medical exposure from such a fine institution and more importantly committed professionals. My daughter continued to talk this week 'should I be this kind of doctor or that kind, possibly even into cardiology.' CPR training was most certainly a plus and hopefully not needed. She had great experience learning a lot and meeting new people.
Thank you for your hard work to organize and keep in communication. It most certainly requires a significant amount of planning and cost. Tamar, really, really is excited about the scrubs!"
L.S. – Highland Park, Illinois
"I cannot express how thankful I am that I had the opportunity to attend Camp Cardiac. First off, I learned a lot of information about heart physiology, anatomy, different professions in cardiology, preventive care, surgical techniques and much more, which was awesome. However, more importantly, we also learned a lot more about what is required to be a professional who specializes in cardiac care. The speakers in the cardiology field who volunteered to speak shared their own personal stories about their job, education, family, and background, and were happy to answer any other questions we had. These personal stories gave us a plethora of insight on what it takes succeed in the medical profession. Another spectacular aspect of camp was the counselors: especially Tammi and Krisztina. The unforgettable interactions I had with these medical students were a highlight of the camp. During walks, breaks, and meals we pretty much bombarded them with questions and uncertainties about different medical schools, application processes, test scores, etc., and they were always extremely friendly and knowledgeable. The whole setup of the camp was really spectacular, I loved the atmosphere and the people, and I made several new friends. Thanks for everything!"
R.S. - Ballwin, Missouri
"Thank you for giving my daughter the opportunity to participate in Camp Cardiac. This was an awesome experience for her and an educational one as well. The knowledge she acquired will help her make future decisions in her educational quests.”
N.M. – New York, New York
“Camp Cardiac was everything I had hoped it would be, and more. I learned so much not only about the heart; I also gained useful information about pursuing a career in medicine as well. The counselors were great; the entire experience was awesome!”
S.P. - Palatine, Illinois
"Camp Cardiac was great! I really enjoyed everything and I even wish it was longer!!! The counselors were really nice and helped everyone have a nice experience! It definitely solidified my interest in the medical field and I learned very much! Thank you so very much for the opportunity."
A.P. - Franklin, Wisconsin
"Thank you so much for everything! Camp Cardiac was an amazing experience and the med students were awesome."
B.H. - Bellaire, Texas
“Camp Cardiac was great! I had a wonderful time, and it was a great experience in many ways. I am glad to have met all the people involved (students, counselors, cardiologists, etc.). I really appreciate all that you have done for me in regards to Camp Cardiac. Thanks again for everything!”
T.H. - Buffalo Grove, Illinois
"I would like to take the time first of all to applaud the program that you have put together. Not only was it a tremendous learning experience, but I felt as though it provided me with a realistic approach on the world and how medicine fits into it. Since there were only a handful of people at the camp, the interaction between the doctors, the rest of my camp members, and myself, was much more personal. They were able to share their experiences and answer our most pressing questions. What I loved the most about the camp, besides learning the anatomy/physiology/etc. of the heart and all of the diseases associated with it (please don't get me wrong, that was SO incredibly exciting!!) was being able to meet someone that was in each stage of the process of reaching their desired medical career. Everyone had a different perspective to bring that was always refreshing and honest. I've been to various other camps before that were similar to this one, but Camp Cardiac has completely stood out. Not only were the camp members people I still keep in touch with now, but the counselors and the physicians/students/etc. that came and talked to us were excited about what they were doing, and I believe that is what made the experience so enriching. What I learned the most from this camp is that medicine is not for everyone, it is a select few who are completely passionate and devoted to the field that are successful. I am completely looking forward to medical school and the journey that lies ahead because of the experience camp cardiac has provided me with.
I have already suggested it to students younger than me that are interested in medicine and will continue to spread the word about the wonderful camp that you have created. Thank you again for allowing me to have such a wonderful time learning the most valuable and interesting information."
A.S. - Saint Louis, Missouri
"We've continued to discuss the heart since my son switched to tennis camp. He's getting fit and wants to keep his own heart healthy. He also wants to become a cardiac surgeon, though he knows it's very difficult (both to get into that track including med school and because it's a lot of work). He was most impressed with the surgeon's discussion of an actual surgery on the heart. He also seems good at tying surgical knots and was thrilled with his parting gifts (scrubs, stethoscope, surgical kit)."
J.C. - Chicago, Illinois
"My daughter had a fabulous time! She came home every day super excited to share all the details of the day and looking forward to the next. From what she described it sounded wonderful. Great speakers and counselors, interesting topics and activities. Exceeded expectations. With this exposure she is even more excited about the field of medicine and more aware of different medical careers. Well done and thanks!"
A.L. - San Francisco, California
"My daughter had a great week at Camp Cardiac. She enjoyed a lot and made lot of friends. She has been talking about it all the time and telling us all interesting stories about her experiences at Camp Cardiac. I specially want to thank you and the whole team for providing her with this great opportunity.”
A.S. – Libertyville, Illinois
"This Camp Cardiac experience has been the best medical camp I have been to! The staff is great and so are the friends that you make there. The speakers were incredible; they gave us first hand advice and inspired all of us to continue on our medical related paths.”
W.C. – North Potomac, Maryland
"I just wanted to say thank you for giving me the opportunity to participate in this amazing and educational experience. I had a lot of fun and it really got me excited about my future in the medical field! Having the opportunity to listen and talk to all the doctors was an incredible experience because I really learned a lot and they were able to answer all the question I had in regards to the medical field. Thanks once again for this opportunity."
K.R. - Berkeley, Illinois
"I just wanted to say thank you! My son attended the camp and he just loved it. He came home every day telling me all he had learned, how cool it was, and the nice people he met. What an awesome program you have and we won't forget your generosity. Thank you again!”
R.H. – Crete, Illinois
"I would like to thank you for such an Amazing opportunity! I had such a good time the entire week. The counselors did an amazing job as well."
M.P. - Saugus, California
“I wanted to write and thank you for the opportunity for my daughter to attend Camp Cardiac. As a parent, often times I feel like my teenager doesn’t listen to me. However, when the med students and doctors spoke, she listened! She was exposed to so much good information about college and post graduate work too. I am not sure whether she will go into medicine or not, but she sure has a clearer picture as to what that would entail. She was exposed to many parts of the medical field including the research side that she may have never even considered before attending Camp Cardiac. She was expected to dress professionally for most of the week and that too was a good learning experience for her. Many of the female doctors talked about how they balance their work and personal lives. This is always a challenge for me personally as an educator and mother, and I was glad she heard that from other professionals.
She came home each day excited about what they learned, and how they learned it. It seems that there was much hands-on learning, practicing skills, and role playing that she really enjoyed. Without fail, everyone told her to do something she loved! If that‘s medicine, fine, if not find something you love. I firmly believe that that is the key to happiness and success, and was glad she heard that from others. All of them also said to get involved in many activities to find what she likes. While she has been doing this so far in high school, I believe she will keep doing that as well which will help her enjoy the journey! She may even be more confident in trying new things after this. Thanks again for the opportunity for my daughter to expand her world view!”
T.C. - Saint Louis, Missouri
"I want to start off my thanking you for everything at Camp Cardiac. I have been to a lot of medical camps but truthfully, nothing beats Camp Cardiac. The counselors were truly sympathetic and they made all of us feel comfortable talking to them. I never had to hesitate to ask them a question because I knew they would always be ready with answers. From cardiology to college to med school, they seemed to know everything. I enjoyed how the days were so diverse. From watching a coronary bypass surgery to learning self-defense, everything I did at the camp was a lot of fun. Because class size was so small, I truly appreciated the one-on-one attention that every student got."
J.P. - Roselle, Illinois
"Thank you for putting together a week full of fantastic opportunities for kids like my daughter! She had a great experience and is more motivated than ever to pursue a career in medicine!"
L.G. - Falls Church, Virginia
"I really enjoyed Camp Cardiac. The leaders (Stan, Kristen, and Sara) made what we were learning fun and interesting. They were very helpful and answered any questions that I had. I liked all of the hands on experiences. They made it easier to learn and understand the information from lectures. It was nice being able to talk to doctors from different professions to learn about their experiences. I would definitely recommend Camp Cardiac to anyone considering a career in medicine!”
M.C. - Grayslake, Illinois
"I would like to thank you for the wonderful opportunity my daughter was given to attend Camp Cardiac. She had a phenomenal experience. I know the exposure she had will benefit her throughout her life. Once again thank you."
G.M. - Castaic, California
"My daughter very much enjoyed the camp and all the different teachings. Her aspirations are to enter into the medical field and eventually become an ER doctor, so the knowledge she has gained from your sessions was invaluable. Every day when she returned home from class she was so enthused and could not wait to tell me about her day. The excitement she displayed was priceless! I would like to thank you and all the staff at Camp Cardiac for helping my daughter achieve her aspirations. When school begins this fall, we will tell the Teachers and Counselor's at Libertyville High School about her wonderful experiences at Camp Cardiac.”
B.D. – Libertyville, Illinois
"I attended Camp Cardiac in St. Louis last week, and I just wanted to sincerely thank you for the opportunity to attend Camp Cardiac. I really enjoyed the entire experience as well as the people I was able to meet. My favorite part of the week was the question and answer session with the current medical students. I also found the cardiothoracic surgeon very interesting. I loved being able to speak with people who are all at different stages in their medical education. We spoke with second and fourth year medical students, a doctor completing his fellowship, students completing their MD/PhD, as well as experienced doctors. Being able to witness a catheterization procedure was so interesting. I absolutely loved being able to practice, with medical students, how to take a patient history and a basic physical exam. I feel as though I got a much better understanding of what the medical field has to offer as well as what medical school is like. Thank you so much for this amazing experience. Camp Cardiac has increased my interest in the medical field and has given me a lot more information. This information has made my decisions about the future seem less daunting. I enjoyed the entire experience and am thankful for the friends I made. Thank you again."
M.C. - Saint Louis, Missouri
"Thank you for accepting me to go to Camp Cardiac in LA. I had a great time there and learned many things from the guest speakers and medical students that helped to run the program. Also, I really liked the hands on experience with the pig heart dissections and surgical knot workshop. All the people who helped run Camp Cardiac were all extremely kind and knowledgeable. Overall, the camp was interesting and fun."
M.N. - Dove Canyon, California
"Thanks for a great week of learning. What a great opportunity! Our son had a fantastic time and thoroughly enjoyed the week long camp, very helpful insight and information as well as contacts for the future. He enjoyed all the instructors and was very impressed with the doctors he met. He learned so much and is eager to continue learning and pursuing a career in the medical field. We feel he matured over the week and became more independent. : ) Once again, thank you and looking forward to more camps in the future. Also: Enjoyed the many pictures on Facebook. We are fans and believers in Camp Cardiac!"
J.L. & E.L. - Naperville, IL
"Our daughter’s feedback was all very positive on the camp!!!! It was a very interesting curriculum with great speakers, instructors and hands on work - great blend of science activities with good team building and field trips! Most importantly it really validated her interest in medicine as a career. We'll recommend it to others. Thank you!”
D.M. – Ambler, Pennsylvania
"Thank you so much for the wonderful opportunity! That was the greatest week of my summer and I met so many new friends! Once again thank you so so much :)."
A.S. - Covina, California
"My son had a great time at the camp. Even though getting up in the morning was rather hard because we just came back from our vacation, he enjoyed the activities including healthy lunch. I enjoyed listening to his report in the car everyday on the way home. It appears that his curiosity in medicine became something that he would like to pursue in the future. Thank you very much for your support."
R.T.G. - Manchester, Missouri
N.W. - Astoria, New York
"Thank you so much for the opportunity to partake in the past week. I am amazed by all of the things I learned in only five days. Aside from the interesting material, the counselors were great. They were lively, friendly and made the information fun to learn. Overall it was a wonderful program and a great preview into the field of medicine. Thanks again!"
T.S. - Highland Park, Illinois
"Camp Cardiac was outstanding!! We are so impressed with the program, and the integration of hands-on learning (ultrasound, surgical robotics, suturing/knots, etc...amazing!), coupled with healthy living habits (yoga, raw food cooking demo, etc...fabulous!), not to mention the CPR certification! You have truly created an excellent program through learning and inspiring. (And Shane Tipton as their counselor/mentor was just wonderful...he was fantastic!) I want to thank you very much. I will definitely be spreading the word."
A.A. - Irvine, California
“I do not have words to express how thankful I am that my son participated in your Camp Cardiac! The camp was very well structured and he matured so much more in his choice of becoming a professional in the health field! He will carry with him, forever, the great hands-on experiments and the great people he met! I believe those will be connections for a lifetime! As a parent, we are oh so thankful and happy that he participated in a program of such high caliber and not far from home! Kudos to you and your staff! It is truly a great program and I highly recommend to all families that their children are considering the medical field as a possible choice! I can only wish you and your staff more and more success with the program!!! Thank you for positively impacting the lives of our youth!! The result will be great!!”
M.C. – North Potomac, Maryland
"I wanted to say a big THANK YOU for a memorable experience for my son. I was impressed with how in one short week he had exposure to such variety in the field of health and medicine. From phlebotomy, to dissection, to gross anatomy lab, taking vitals, to patient cases, and influential speakers: WOW!! And oh how proud he was to wear his own scrub uniform with the stethoscope around his neck that day!!! I would recommend Camp Cardiac to all interested young adults! The program directors were all so courteous. Thank you so very much for an outstanding program.”
R.H.K. – Fairfax, Virginia
"Thank you again for allowing me to participate in Camp Cardiac this year. I enjoyed every moment of it, and loved being with peers my age with same interest in the medical field as I. I also enjoyed all the activities I participated in, not only was everything inspiring but it opened a new perspective of mine with the medical field."
K.B. - Saint Louis, Missouri
"Thank you for this opportunity. Our son can't say enough about what he learned, the students that ran it, and his experience at the hospital. He has already been able to shadow a trauma nurse that came and spoke at the camp, and was invited back for a longer amount of time. Being able to support his dream of becoming a doctor in this way means more to us than you could know. As parents we also saw our son become intrigued and encouraged to continue. We also found out that he has the stomach needed to be in the medical field. Thank you so much for allowing him to attend your camp."
W.G. - Houston, Texas
"Thank you very much for the wonderful program. I heard only good things about the camp every day when my son came home. The program was well designed and it would benefit kids’ life and future career. I knew he learned a lot and, in the meantime, had tons of fun. I wish you will continue the program in Philadelphia in the future. We will recommend it to school students, friends, and families.”
L.D. – Audubon, Pennsylvania
"AWESOME! My daughter was a participant and I can't say enough about this program. This opportunity solidified the fact that she wants to be a part of the medical community. I'm an RN and after this program, we actually had so many things to talk about. This in itself was a breakthrough for us. We can't thank you enough for this wonderful program that offers so much hand on opportunities plus the information."
C.P. - Franklin, Wisconsin
"I loved, loved, loved attending Camp Cardiac! Definitely a great and enriching opportunity. I have already recommended it to many of my friends. I really learned a lot, and I’m thankful for the opportunity. I loved seeing my parent's wide and proud smile when they saw me wearing my scrubs and stethoscope."
M.C. - Los Angeles, California
"I loved Camp Cardiac! The doctors and med students that spoke to us told us many things that have already helped me in knowing how I might handle future decisions I might have to make about my career path, not to mention that all of the medical information that was shared with us was nothing less than fascinating. I feel that I have gained a wealth of information in just a short time, and I learned things that could potentially help me save someone's life (namely CPR). The overall camp was fantastic and I would do it again in an instant. Thanks so much."
Z.B. - Skokie, Illinois
"My daughter had a great time and loved every day. Thank you for creating the camp, and for giving us a scholarship to be able to go. It was a great forum where the kids could ask questions about school and/or their career paths and actually walk away with a few real life skills. She looked forward to each day.”
R.M. – Chicago, Illinois
"Our son had a great time at the camp. He found it very interesting and fun. It really helped him think about what he wants to do in the field of medicine. Thank you so much!"
J.S. & C.S. - Silver Spring, Maryland
"Thank you very much for having me at Camp Cardiac. Camp Cardiac was an eye-opening experience. In terms of education, I learned a lot about the cardiovascular system, from components of the heart to the path of blood flow between the heart and lungs to diseases and treatments of the heart. The camp counselors; Sara, Kristen, and Stan; are wonderful, fabulous teachers and made the program a very fun and educational experience. Also, the program gave participants a chance to gain exposure to the medical field. We had the opportunity to talk with a variety of people in the health care field, such as HPME students, medical students, residents, fellows, M.D.'s, and a dietician, and to ask questions. I particularly liked the way the program was organized. The session didn't just consist of lectures. Students had hands-on experience, such as the heart dissection and surgical knot-tying lesson. We also watched a video of a heart bypass surgery. People in the health care field came in to talk with us about their careers and the various paths towards a career in health care, and answer our questions."
L.J. - Darien, Illinois
My daughter LOVED the camp. She even taught me some things! Thanks so much for allowing her to participate.
D.P. - San Francisco, California
"Aligned with my earlier feedback, what an amazing program! A tremendous opportunity for a teenager to get true medical exposure from such a fine institution and more importantly committed professionals. My daughter continued to talk this week 'should I be this kind of doctor or that kind, possibly even into cardiology.' CPR training was most certainly a plus and hopefully not needed. She had great experience learning a lot and meeting new people.
Thank you for your hard work to organize and keep in communication. It most certainly requires a significant amount of planning and cost. Tamar, really, really is excited about the scrubs!"
L.S. – Highland Park, Illinois
"I cannot express how thankful I am that I had the opportunity to attend Camp Cardiac. First off, I learned a lot of information about heart physiology, anatomy, different professions in cardiology, preventive care, surgical techniques and much more, which was awesome. However, more importantly, we also learned a lot more about what is required to be a professional who specializes in cardiac care. The speakers in the cardiology field who volunteered to speak shared their own personal stories about their job, education, family, and background, and were happy to answer any other questions we had. These personal stories gave us a plethora of insight on what it takes succeed in the medical profession. Another spectacular aspect of camp was the counselors: especially Tammi and Krisztina. The unforgettable interactions I had with these medical students were a highlight of the camp. During walks, breaks, and meals we pretty much bombarded them with questions and uncertainties about different medical schools, application processes, test scores, etc., and they were always extremely friendly and knowledgeable. The whole setup of the camp was really spectacular, I loved the atmosphere and the people, and I made several new friends. Thanks for everything!"
R.S. - Ballwin, Missouri
"Thank you for giving my daughter the opportunity to participate in Camp Cardiac. This was an awesome experience for her and an educational one as well. The knowledge she acquired will help her make future decisions in her educational quests.”
N.M. – New York, New York
“Camp Cardiac was everything I had hoped it would be, and more. I learned so much not only about the heart; I also gained useful information about pursuing a career in medicine as well. The counselors were great; the entire experience was awesome!”
S.P. - Palatine, Illinois
"Camp Cardiac was great! I really enjoyed everything and I even wish it was longer!!! The counselors were really nice and helped everyone have a nice experience! It definitely solidified my interest in the medical field and I learned very much! Thank you so very much for the opportunity."
A.P. - Franklin, Wisconsin
"Thank you so much for everything! Camp Cardiac was an amazing experience and the med students were awesome."
B.H. - Bellaire, Texas
“Camp Cardiac was great! I had a wonderful time, and it was a great experience in many ways. I am glad to have met all the people involved (students, counselors, cardiologists, etc.). I really appreciate all that you have done for me in regards to Camp Cardiac. Thanks again for everything!”
T.H. - Buffalo Grove, Illinois
"I would like to take the time first of all to applaud the program that you have put together. Not only was it a tremendous learning experience, but I felt as though it provided me with a realistic approach on the world and how medicine fits into it. Since there were only a handful of people at the camp, the interaction between the doctors, the rest of my camp members, and myself, was much more personal. They were able to share their experiences and answer our most pressing questions. What I loved the most about the camp, besides learning the anatomy/physiology/etc. of the heart and all of the diseases associated with it (please don't get me wrong, that was SO incredibly exciting!!) was being able to meet someone that was in each stage of the process of reaching their desired medical career. Everyone had a different perspective to bring that was always refreshing and honest. I've been to various other camps before that were similar to this one, but Camp Cardiac has completely stood out. Not only were the camp members people I still keep in touch with now, but the counselors and the physicians/students/etc. that came and talked to us were excited about what they were doing, and I believe that is what made the experience so enriching. What I learned the most from this camp is that medicine is not for everyone, it is a select few who are completely passionate and devoted to the field that are successful. I am completely looking forward to medical school and the journey that lies ahead because of the experience camp cardiac has provided me with.
I have already suggested it to students younger than me that are interested in medicine and will continue to spread the word about the wonderful camp that you have created. Thank you again for allowing me to have such a wonderful time learning the most valuable and interesting information."
A.S. - Saint Louis, Missouri
"We've continued to discuss the heart since my son switched to tennis camp. He's getting fit and wants to keep his own heart healthy. He also wants to become a cardiac surgeon, though he knows it's very difficult (both to get into that track including med school and because it's a lot of work). He was most impressed with the surgeon's discussion of an actual surgery on the heart. He also seems good at tying surgical knots and was thrilled with his parting gifts (scrubs, stethoscope, surgical kit)."
J.C. - Chicago, Illinois
"My daughter had a fabulous time! She came home every day super excited to share all the details of the day and looking forward to the next. From what she described it sounded wonderful. Great speakers and counselors, interesting topics and activities. Exceeded expectations. With this exposure she is even more excited about the field of medicine and more aware of different medical careers. Well done and thanks!"
A.L. - San Francisco, California
"My daughter had a great week at Camp Cardiac. She enjoyed a lot and made lot of friends. She has been talking about it all the time and telling us all interesting stories about her experiences at Camp Cardiac. I specially want to thank you and the whole team for providing her with this great opportunity.”
A.S. – Libertyville, Illinois
"This Camp Cardiac experience has been the best medical camp I have been to! The staff is great and so are the friends that you make there. The speakers were incredible; they gave us first hand advice and inspired all of us to continue on our medical related paths.”
W.C. – North Potomac, Maryland
"I just wanted to say thank you for giving me the opportunity to participate in this amazing and educational experience. I had a lot of fun and it really got me excited about my future in the medical field! Having the opportunity to listen and talk to all the doctors was an incredible experience because I really learned a lot and they were able to answer all the question I had in regards to the medical field. Thanks once again for this opportunity."
K.R. - Berkeley, Illinois
"I just wanted to say thank you! My son attended the camp and he just loved it. He came home every day telling me all he had learned, how cool it was, and the nice people he met. What an awesome program you have and we won't forget your generosity. Thank you again!”
R.H. – Crete, Illinois
"I would like to thank you for such an Amazing opportunity! I had such a good time the entire week. The counselors did an amazing job as well."
M.P. - Saugus, California
“I wanted to write and thank you for the opportunity for my daughter to attend Camp Cardiac. As a parent, often times I feel like my teenager doesn’t listen to me. However, when the med students and doctors spoke, she listened! She was exposed to so much good information about college and post graduate work too. I am not sure whether she will go into medicine or not, but she sure has a clearer picture as to what that would entail. She was exposed to many parts of the medical field including the research side that she may have never even considered before attending Camp Cardiac. She was expected to dress professionally for most of the week and that too was a good learning experience for her. Many of the female doctors talked about how they balance their work and personal lives. This is always a challenge for me personally as an educator and mother, and I was glad she heard that from other professionals.
She came home each day excited about what they learned, and how they learned it. It seems that there was much hands-on learning, practicing skills, and role playing that she really enjoyed. Without fail, everyone told her to do something she loved! If that‘s medicine, fine, if not find something you love. I firmly believe that that is the key to happiness and success, and was glad she heard that from others. All of them also said to get involved in many activities to find what she likes. While she has been doing this so far in high school, I believe she will keep doing that as well which will help her enjoy the journey! She may even be more confident in trying new things after this. Thanks again for the opportunity for my daughter to expand her world view!”
T.C. - Saint Louis, Missouri
"I want to start off my thanking you for everything at Camp Cardiac. I have been to a lot of medical camps but truthfully, nothing beats Camp Cardiac. The counselors were truly sympathetic and they made all of us feel comfortable talking to them. I never had to hesitate to ask them a question because I knew they would always be ready with answers. From cardiology to college to med school, they seemed to know everything. I enjoyed how the days were so diverse. From watching a coronary bypass surgery to learning self-defense, everything I did at the camp was a lot of fun. Because class size was so small, I truly appreciated the one-on-one attention that every student got."
J.P. - Roselle, Illinois
"Thank you for putting together a week full of fantastic opportunities for kids like my daughter! She had a great experience and is more motivated than ever to pursue a career in medicine!"
L.G. - Falls Church, Virginia
"I really enjoyed Camp Cardiac. The leaders (Stan, Kristen, and Sara) made what we were learning fun and interesting. They were very helpful and answered any questions that I had. I liked all of the hands on experiences. They made it easier to learn and understand the information from lectures. It was nice being able to talk to doctors from different professions to learn about their experiences. I would definitely recommend Camp Cardiac to anyone considering a career in medicine!”
M.C. - Grayslake, Illinois
"I would like to thank you for the wonderful opportunity my daughter was given to attend Camp Cardiac. She had a phenomenal experience. I know the exposure she had will benefit her throughout her life. Once again thank you."
G.M. - Castaic, California
"My daughter very much enjoyed the camp and all the different teachings. Her aspirations are to enter into the medical field and eventually become an ER doctor, so the knowledge she has gained from your sessions was invaluable. Every day when she returned home from class she was so enthused and could not wait to tell me about her day. The excitement she displayed was priceless! I would like to thank you and all the staff at Camp Cardiac for helping my daughter achieve her aspirations. When school begins this fall, we will tell the Teachers and Counselor's at Libertyville High School about her wonderful experiences at Camp Cardiac.”
B.D. – Libertyville, Illinois
"I attended Camp Cardiac in St. Louis last week, and I just wanted to sincerely thank you for the opportunity to attend Camp Cardiac. I really enjoyed the entire experience as well as the people I was able to meet. My favorite part of the week was the question and answer session with the current medical students. I also found the cardiothoracic surgeon very interesting. I loved being able to speak with people who are all at different stages in their medical education. We spoke with second and fourth year medical students, a doctor completing his fellowship, students completing their MD/PhD, as well as experienced doctors. Being able to witness a catheterization procedure was so interesting. I absolutely loved being able to practice, with medical students, how to take a patient history and a basic physical exam. I feel as though I got a much better understanding of what the medical field has to offer as well as what medical school is like. Thank you so much for this amazing experience. Camp Cardiac has increased my interest in the medical field and has given me a lot more information. This information has made my decisions about the future seem less daunting. I enjoyed the entire experience and am thankful for the friends I made. Thank you again."
M.C. - Saint Louis, Missouri
"Thank you for accepting me to go to Camp Cardiac in LA. I had a great time there and learned many things from the guest speakers and medical students that helped to run the program. Also, I really liked the hands on experience with the pig heart dissections and surgical knot workshop. All the people who helped run Camp Cardiac were all extremely kind and knowledgeable. Overall, the camp was interesting and fun."
M.N. - Dove Canyon, California
"Thanks for a great week of learning. What a great opportunity! Our son had a fantastic time and thoroughly enjoyed the week long camp, very helpful insight and information as well as contacts for the future. He enjoyed all the instructors and was very impressed with the doctors he met. He learned so much and is eager to continue learning and pursuing a career in the medical field. We feel he matured over the week and became more independent. : ) Once again, thank you and looking forward to more camps in the future. Also: Enjoyed the many pictures on Facebook. We are fans and believers in Camp Cardiac!"
J.L. & E.L. - Naperville, IL
"Our daughter’s feedback was all very positive on the camp!!!! It was a very interesting curriculum with great speakers, instructors and hands on work - great blend of science activities with good team building and field trips! Most importantly it really validated her interest in medicine as a career. We'll recommend it to others. Thank you!”
D.M. – Ambler, Pennsylvania
"Thank you so much for the wonderful opportunity! That was the greatest week of my summer and I met so many new friends! Once again thank you so so much :)."
A.S. - Covina, California
"My son had a great time at the camp. Even though getting up in the morning was rather hard because we just came back from our vacation, he enjoyed the activities including healthy lunch. I enjoyed listening to his report in the car everyday on the way home. It appears that his curiosity in medicine became something that he would like to pursue in the future. Thank you very much for your support."
R.T.G. - Manchester, Missouri
