The H.E.A.R.T. Center Camps
H.E.A.R.T. Center, 3735 W Beardsley Rd, Glendale, AZ 85308
About
The H.E.A.R.T. Center Camps offers horse care, riding lessons, crafts, and water play in its day camp program for ages 6-12. It also offers Supported Adventures Overnight Camp for youth ages 7-17, Teen Leadership Retreat for ages 13-17, and overnight camp experiences for ages 7-17. Day Camp runs as morning camps from 7:30am to 12pm, and the day camp price is $375 per week.
Programs
- Day Camp (Half-Day Sessions) — 6-12 · Morning Camps, 7:30am–12pm · $375 per week · Split by age group for better peer fit; sensory-aware, neurodiversity-trained staff; horse care, riding lessons, crafts, water play + more.
- Supported Adventures Overnight Camp (Youth) — 7-17 · $750 per session
- Supported Adventures Overnight Camp (Adults) — 18+ · $750 per session · 2-night adventure camp at Camp Colley designed specifically for adults with disabilities.
- Teen Leadership Retreat — 13-17 · $500 per session · Overnight retreat in Happy Jack, Arizona at Camp Colley; includes horsemanship, outdoor challenges, guided reflection, and team-based experiences.
- Microschool Retreat Weekend — Aug 14-16; details to be sent out soon.
- Overnight Camp (2 & 3 night Overnight Camp Experiences) — 7-17 · $150–$900 per week
At a glance
- Ages: 6–17 years old
- Price range: $150–$900
- General schedule: Summer camps are offered over summer break; overnight camps are held at Camp Colley; the page also lists 2026 summer camp dates.
About the provider
The HEART Center was founded in 2014. Chelsea Harden, CTRS, is the Founder and Executive Director, and she is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist and a PATH International Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor. The leadership team also includes Miss Carrie, Operations Manager; Miss Kennedy, Vocational Director; and Mr Matt, Culinary Director. The center says its camp experiences create meaningful experiences for youth of all abilities, and that it believes the best learning happens through play, movement, and belonging.
HEART Camps are inclusive and welcome campers with special needs. The page states a 1:6 staff ratio for overnight camps. For campers who require 1:1 support or assistance with daily living skills, a support provider may be requested. Income-based scholarships/camperships are available while funds last; ESA funding is accepted for the program portion.
Last updated August 30, 2026.
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