Honoring Our Fallen Law Enforcement Heroes
Support for Their Families & Hope for Their Children
Operation 300 is proud to launch a new initiative offering weekend adventure camps for the children of fallen law enforcement officers. These camps provide mentorship, adventure activities, and lasting memories for kids, while their surviving spouses are invited to a peaceful retreat in West Palm Beach, FL for rest, connection, and healing. Founded by the family of fallen SEAL Team Six member Aaron C. Vaughn, Operation 300 has served Gold and White Star families since 2012—and is now honored to stand beside the law enforcement community.
Camp are offered for children ages 8 – 18.
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.
A Message to the Brave Spouses of Our Fallen Law Enforcement Heroes
Since 2012, Operation 300 has had the profound honor of hosting weekend-long mentorship and adventure camps for the children of our nation’s fallen military heroes. Founded in loving memory of Navy SEAL Aaron C. Vaughn, a member of SEAL Team Six who was killed in action in 2011, Operation 300 was created by his family to ensure that the legacies of our fallen are never forgotten—and that their children and families are never left behind.
Over the past decade, we have welcomed Gold Star and White Star children to our camps in Stuart, Florida, where they are paired with father-aged mentors for unforgettable weekends filled with adventure, joy, laughter, and meaningful connection. These weekends are designed not only to create cherished memories, but also to help fill a small piece of the void left behind by unimaginable loss.
But our mission is growing.
With immense respect and gratitude, we are now expanding Operation 300 to include a new camp program specifically for the children of fallen law enforcement officers. We recognize the unique and sacred sacrifice your loved ones made while protecting our communities, and we are committed to honoring that sacrifice by standing beside you and your children—just as we have stood with the families of fallen military heroes.
In addition to the children’s camps, we also invite you—the surviving spouse—to join us for a peaceful, restorative retreat in beautiful West Palm Beach, Florida. This time is created especially for you, to give space for rest, reflection, healing, and the knowledge that you are not alone on this journey.
As a Gold Star family ourselves, we understand the pain, the pride, and the path you now walk. We wish with everything in us that our stories had never needed to intersect in this way—but now that they have, we walk forward together, united by honor, love, and remembrance.
You are seen. You are cherished. You are not forgotten.
We honor your sacrifice, and we are here for you—always.
With our deepest love and unwavering support,
– The Operation 300 Family
Sept. 26 – 28, 2025
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
Weekend camps for the children of fallen law enforcement officers typically begin on Friday evening and conclude Sunday afternoon. Parents may choose to join their children for a welcome dinner at Camp Valor, where they’ll have the opportunity to meet and connect with the mentors who will be guiding their child through the weekend.
After dinner, parents will depart to a nearby hotel in beautiful West Palm Beach—just 30 minutes from camp—where they can enjoy a restful stay and connect with other surviving spouses who understand their journey.
While at Camp Valor, children will take part in a variety of adventure activities including camp games, water sports, fishing, sailing, archery, shooting, and more—all designed to build confidence, camaraderie, and lasting memories in a supportive and uplifting environment.
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)
🇺🇸 Watch the video below to see the vision and mission of Operation 300 🇺🇸
Caring for the Families of our Fallen Heroes
Operation 300
9405 SW Kansas Ave
Stuart, FL 34997
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