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Florida Diabetes Camp - Camp Winona

Florida Diabetes Camp - Camp Winona · ★ 5.0 (1 review)

Florida Diabetes Camp offers specialized overnight summer camps, including Camp Winona, for children and teens with Type 1 diabetes, focusing on education, m...

▌ Editor's read The Florida Diabetes Camp website loads successfully and details various summer camp programs, including Camp Winona, specifically designed for children and teens with Type 1 diabetes. The organization has been operating for 45 years, indicating significant experience in this specialized field. They are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The camp emphasizes a medically supervised environment with a 24/7 medical team, including endocrinologists, nurses, dietitians, and mental health professionals. The website states that all staff undergo background checks. While not explicitly listed as ACA accredited, the camp's focus on medical supervision and specialized care is a strong point. Google reviews for 'Florida Diabetes Camp' show a 4.9-star rating from 45 reviews, with many parents praising the supportive environment and the positive impact on their children's diabetes management and confidence. The camp offers overnight programs, with Camp Winona serving ages 6-14. Social media handles are @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 9–14

Florida Diabetes Camp - Camp Winona 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: 9–14
  • 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 - Camp Winona

What ages does Florida Diabetes Camp - Camp Winona accept?
Florida Diabetes Camp - Camp Winona is open to children ages 9–14. 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 - Camp Winona cost?
Florida Diabetes Camp - Camp Winona 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 - Camp Winona's hours?
Florida Diabetes Camp - Camp Winona 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 - Camp Winona?
Florida Diabetes Camp - Camp Winona 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 - Camp Winona provide lunch?
Florida Diabetes Camp - Camp Winona 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 - Camp Winona compare to other specialty camps in Gainesville?
Florida Diabetes Camp - Camp Winona 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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