If your child is 18 years old and has graduated from high school, he or she may only come to a camp prior to September of that year.
Please only apply one time. Applying multiple times could cause an error in the application process.
If Camps become FULL, you may still apply for camp to be on a waiting list.
Jan. 15 – 17
Feb. 19 – 21
April 16 – 18
May 14 – 16
Aug. 13 – 15
Nov. 5 – 7
A Message to All Gold Star Wives…Since 2012 Operation 300 has been hosting weekend-long mentorship/adventure camps for your Gold Star children. We believe that when a man or woman offers their life for our freedom, the least we can do is care for those left behind. During our camps, we pair your children with a father-aged mentor and do our best to give them a weekend of fun, laughter, and bonding they will never forget. In addition, we bring you, the military widow, to beautiful West Palm Beach, FL for a much-deserved and usually much-needed retreat. We (The founders of Operation 300) ARE a Gold Star family. We honor your sacrifice and would give anything had our paths never been forced to cross. We love you and we pray you will find comfort moving forward beside us.
An Unforgettable Weekend of Adventure, Connection, and Healing
At Operation 300, we offer a unique and powerful weekend experience designed specifically for the children of fallen law enforcement officers. It’s more than just a camp—it’s a time to build confidence, create lifelong memories, and honor the legacy of their hero.
Campers dive into a high-energy weekend full of exciting outdoor activities that may include:
🎣 Fishing
🏄 Surfing
🥊 Boxing
🎯 Archery
🔫 Live Firearms Shooting (with certified supervision)
🔦 Laser Tag
⛵ Sailing
💦 Water Activities
🎲 Classic Camp Games
…and more surprises designed to challenge, inspire, and thrill!
Camp takes place at Camp Valor, a private and fully equipped property where campers and mentors stay in air-conditioned bunkhouses. With delicious meals, engaging activities, and round-the-clock support, kids feel secure, valued, and ready to take on new adventures.
Each child is thoughtfully paired with a father-aged mentor who walks beside them through the weekend—offering guidance, encouragement, and friendship. These bonds often last well beyond camp, leaving a lasting impact.
While the kids are making memories at Camp Valor, surviving spouses are treated to a peaceful and uplifting weekend retreat in beautiful West Palm Beach, just 30 minutes away.
This time is just for you—to rest, recharge, and connect with others who understand your journey.
Activities may include:
🍽 Meet & Greet Dinner
⛵ Scenic Boat Tour of West Palm Beach
🧘 Yoga on the Beach
🛍 Shopping and Strolling
🌴 Relaxing Day at the Beach
🏌️ Drive Shack Golf Outing
🍳 Brunch Outings
🌿 Visit to the Local Green Market
…and more opportunities to relax, reflect, and enjoy time with a supportive community.
What to expect:
Gold Star Kids Camps typically run Friday evening – to Sunday Afternoons. Mom (or Dad) will join their children for dinner at Camp Valor on Friday evening with a chance to connect with their child’s mentor. Parents will not stay at Camp Valor over the weekend and will have a chance to connect with other parents of attendees while staying in a hotel in West Palm Beach. (30min from Camp Valor). Camp activities will include camp games, water sports, fishing, sailing, shooting, archery, and more.
Transportation:
Cost of travel and hotel stay for the weekend is covered by Operation 300. Once at camp, all campers will have transportation provided all weekend. Operation 300 will deliver kids to hotel at the end of camp on Sunday. Parents are responsible for transportation once back to the hotel for the weekend. Shuttles are provided by the hotel to get around the surrounding West Palm Beach area. (No need for a rental car)
