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Florida Diabetes Camp

Florida Diabetes Camp · ★ 5.0 (1 review)

Florida Diabetes Camp provides a supportive and educational overnight camp experience for children and teens with Type 1 diabetes, focusing on diabetes manag...

▌ Editor's read The Florida Diabetes Camp website loads successfully and details their overnight summer camp programs for children and teens with Type 1 diabetes. The camp has been operating for 45 years, indicating a long history of service. While not ACA accredited, the camp emphasizes a strong medical presence, including endocrinologists, nurses, dietitians, and mental health professionals, ensuring specialized care. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for 'Florida Diabetes Camp' show a 4.9-star rating from 50 reviews, with parents frequently praising the knowledgeable medical staff and the positive impact on their children's confidence in managing diabetes. The camp is a nonprofit organization, and their programs combine diabetes education with traditional camp activities like swimming, arts and crafts, and sports. Social media handles include @floridadiabetescamp on Instagram and 'floridadiabetescamp' on Facebook.
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Since 198145+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 5–18

Florida Diabetes Camp is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. specialty programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
1981 (45 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 5–18
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: PO Box 140008, Gainesville, FL 32614, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. Cost is not available on the website. Financial aid is available.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Florida Diabetes Camp

What ages does Florida Diabetes Camp accept?
Florida Diabetes Camp is open to children ages 5–18. 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 Florida Diabetes Camp cost?
Florida Diabetes Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. Cost is not available on the website. Financial aid is available. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Florida Diabetes Camp's hours?
Florida Diabetes Camp runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Florida Diabetes Camp?
Florida Diabetes Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 45 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Florida Diabetes Camp provide lunch?
Florida Diabetes Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does Florida Diabetes Camp compare to other specialty camps in Gainesville?
Florida Diabetes Camp is one of 7 specialty camps in Gainesville that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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