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Florida Diabetes Camp - Dogwood Acres Camp

Florida Diabetes Camp - Dogwood Acres Camp · ★ 5.0 (1 review)

Florida Diabetes Camp offers specialized overnight summer camps for children and teens with Type 1 diabetes, providing medical supervision and educational pr...

▌ Editor's read The Florida Diabetes Camp website loads successfully and details their summer camp programs for youth with Type 1 diabetes. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association, with accreditation valid through 2025, demonstrating a commitment to industry standards. The organization has been operating for 45 years, indicating significant experience in serving this specific population. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. The program type is overnight, with various sessions tailored to different age groups. The camp is a nonprofit organization. Google reviews show a strong 4.9-star rating based on 102 reviews, with many parents praising the specialized medical care, educational components, and the positive impact on their children's confidence in managing diabetes.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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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 7–12

Florida Diabetes Camp - Dogwood Acres Camp sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right specialty fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

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

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 7–12
  • 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 - Dogwood Acres Camp

What ages does Florida Diabetes Camp - Dogwood Acres Camp accept?
Florida Diabetes Camp - Dogwood Acres Camp is open to children ages 7–12. 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 - Dogwood Acres Camp cost?
Florida Diabetes Camp - Dogwood Acres 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 - Dogwood Acres Camp's hours?
Florida Diabetes Camp - Dogwood Acres 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.
Is Florida Diabetes Camp - Dogwood Acres Camp accredited?
Yes — Florida Diabetes Camp - Dogwood Acres Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 45 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
Who runs Florida Diabetes Camp - Dogwood Acres Camp?
Florida Diabetes Camp - Dogwood Acres 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 - Dogwood Acres Camp provide lunch?
Florida Diabetes Camp - Dogwood Acres 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 - Dogwood Acres Camp compare to other specialty camps in Gainesville?
Florida Diabetes Camp - Dogwood Acres 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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