VACC Camp

04/01/2026

Did you know that VACC Camp celebrated its 40th anniversary this year? That's right, 40 life-changing years for the many ventilator-dependent children and families we've welcomed to camp. Not to mention the hundreds of volunteers who have made the camp "the happiest place in the world" for one week every year.
Here's a look back at how far we've come...

08/18/2021

Here's a look at a day in the life of one of our very own former campers , Maylan Chávez. A collaborative project with Dan Perez Photography that features his photographs and her words.
Hope you all enjoy it...

Spinal Muscular Atrophy affects approximately 1 in 11,000 births in the U.S. These photographs illustrate what it's like to live with it...

03/31/2021

The Coronavirus pandemic has cost us two camps but hopefully we'll be back bigger and better next year. In the meantime, enjoy this NEW VIDEO from our friend Dan Perez Films who takes a look back at Pool Day through the years - remembering those campers who are no longer with us. And Dr. Simpser...

Each spring in Miami, Florida, Nicklaus Children's Hospital hosts a free week-long overnight camp for ventilation assisted children and their families. The…

06/21/2020

Happy Father's Day to all the remarkable VACC Dads out there...

02/28/2019

Next to last meeting last night before the start of VACC Camp. Can you believe it's almost here? Our dedicated volunteers are ready to go - see you all on March 13th!

06/06/2018

Our good friend Dan Perez Films won the Bronze Prize for a photograph he submitted to a photography competition. And guess where he took the photograph? Right here at camp! Read the post for more details (and congrats, Dan!)

Can I brag a bit? I mean, having already won several awards for my documentary films, I've now received my very first award as a photographer. And this one is extra special so read on (and check out the other amazing winning photographs!)

04/03/2018

Our friend Dan Perez Films has created a short video that highlights this year's remarkable camp. Despite it being the first without our beloved founder, Dr. Simpser - camp was still a very memorable one. Just watch the video...

Each spring in Miami, Florida, Nicklaus Children's Hospital hosts a free week-long overnight camp for ventilation assisted children and their families. Overnight…

03/29/2018

The most amazing camp deserves the most amazing volunteers and we have the best in the business. These young people give up their Spring Break to be of service to these remarkable campers. Many of them return year after year and even seek careers in the medical field because of their experience at the camp. Learn more and/or support our camp here > https://www.vacccamp.com/

03/29/2018

Here are a few images from 'Pool Day' by our friend Dan Perez Films. More to come...

03/26/2018

Images from Day 2 of VACC Camp at Shake-A-Leg Miami...