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Florida Diabetes Camp - Pee-Wee Camp

Florida Diabetes Camp - Pee-Wee Camp · ★ 5.0 (1 review)

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

▌ Editor's read The Florida Diabetes Camp website loads successfully and details various summer camp programs, including the Pee-Wee Camp for ages 6-8. The organization is a non-profit, established in 1978, making it 45 years old. The camp explicitly states that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks. While not ACA accredited, the camp emphasizes its medical staff, including endocrinologists, nurses, and dietitians, who are on-site 24/7. The program type is overnight, with specific sessions tailored to different age groups. Google reviews for 'Florida Diabetes Camp' show a 4.9-star rating from 82 reviews, with many parents praising the specialized care and positive impact on their children's diabetes management. 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 5–9

Florida Diabetes Camp - Pee-Wee Camp is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. specialty content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.

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: 5–9
  • 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 - Pee-Wee Camp

What ages does Florida Diabetes Camp - Pee-Wee Camp accept?
Florida Diabetes Camp - Pee-Wee Camp is open to children ages 5–9. 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 - Pee-Wee Camp cost?
Florida Diabetes Camp - Pee-Wee 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 - Pee-Wee Camp's hours?
Florida Diabetes Camp - Pee-Wee 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 - Pee-Wee Camp?
Florida Diabetes Camp - Pee-Wee 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 - Pee-Wee Camp provide lunch?
Florida Diabetes Camp - Pee-Wee 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 - Pee-Wee Camp compare to other specialty camps in Gainesville?
Florida Diabetes Camp - Pee-Wee 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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