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Florida Diabetes Camp - Fun Sports Camp

Florida Diabetes Camp - Fun Sports Camp · ★ 5.0 (1 review)

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

▌ Editor's read The Florida Diabetes Camp website loads successfully and details their summer camp programs for children and teens with Type 1 diabetes. The camp has been operating for 45 years, indicating a long history of serving this specific population. They offer overnight camps with a focus on diabetes management, education, and traditional camp activities like swimming, arts and crafts, and sports. The website mentions a dedicated medical team, including endocrinologists, nurses, and dietitians, providing 24-hour care. The 'About Us' section states that all staff undergo background checks. While not explicitly listed as ACA accredited, the camp's long history and specialized medical focus suggest a high level of care. Google reviews for 'Florida Diabetes Camp' show a 4.9-star rating from 11 reviews, with parents praising the supportive environment and the positive impact on their children's diabetes management. The camp is a non-profit organization. Social media handles for Instagram (@floridadiabetescamp) and Facebook (floridadiabetescamp) are active.
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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 15–18

Florida Diabetes Camp - Fun Sports Camp 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
1981 (45 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 15–18
  • 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 - Fun Sports Camp

What ages does Florida Diabetes Camp - Fun Sports Camp accept?
Florida Diabetes Camp - Fun Sports Camp is open to children ages 15–18. 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 - Fun Sports Camp cost?
Florida Diabetes Camp - Fun Sports 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 - Fun Sports Camp's hours?
Florida Diabetes Camp - Fun Sports 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 - Fun Sports Camp?
Florida Diabetes Camp - Fun Sports 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 - Fun Sports Camp provide lunch?
Florida Diabetes Camp - Fun Sports 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 - Fun Sports Camp compare to other specialty camps in Gainesville?
Florida Diabetes Camp - Fun Sports 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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