American Diabetes Association Camp All-Stars - Counselor-in-Training (CIT)
A leadership development program for older teens with type 1 diabetes, preparing them for future counseling roles.
▌ Editor's read The American Diabetes Association's Camp All-Stars in Fort Lauderdale is a day camp specifically designed for children with type 1 diabetes, offering a unique blend of traditional camp activities and diabetes management education. The website explicitly states that the camp provides a safe and supervised environment with medical staff, including endocrinologists, nurses, and dietitians, on-site to manage diabetes care. The camp's focus is on empowering children to manage their diabetes while enjoying a typical camp experience. The program includes activities like swimming, arts and crafts, and sports, alongside diabetes education sessions. The American Diabetes Association is a well-established nonprofit organization. While the website does not list specific staff-to-camper ratios, it emphasizes the presence of a dedicated medical team. The site mentions that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks. There are no Google reviews specifically for 'Camp All-Stars - Counselor-in-Training (CIT)' but the American Diabetes Association has a 3.5-star rating from 100+ reviews on Google.
Who thrives here Ages 16–17
American Diabetes Association Camp All-Stars - Counselor-in-Training (CIT) serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in specialty, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 16–17
- Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- Address: YMCA Camp Cristina, 9840 Balm Riverview Rd, Riverview, FL 33569
- Phone: 888-342-2383
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: USD. Financial assistance is available.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about American Diabetes Association Camp All-Stars - Counselor-in-Training (CIT)
- What ages does American Diabetes Association Camp All-Stars - Counselor-in-Training (CIT) accept?
- American Diabetes Association Camp All-Stars - Counselor-in-Training (CIT) is open to children ages 16–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does American Diabetes Association Camp All-Stars - Counselor-in-Training (CIT) cost?
- American Diabetes Association Camp All-Stars - Counselor-in-Training (CIT) publishes $175/week for the standard session. USD. Financial assistance is available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are American Diabetes Association Camp All-Stars - Counselor-in-Training (CIT)'s hours?
- American Diabetes Association Camp All-Stars - Counselor-in-Training (CIT) runs 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs American Diabetes Association Camp All-Stars - Counselor-in-Training (CIT)?
- American Diabetes Association Camp All-Stars - Counselor-in-Training (CIT) is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does American Diabetes Association Camp All-Stars - Counselor-in-Training (CIT) provide lunch?
- Yes — American Diabetes Association Camp All-Stars - Counselor-in-Training (CIT) includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
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