Camp Hertko Hollow Summer Camp Programs
Summer camp for children and teens with diabetes, offering traditional camp activities and diabetes education.
▌ Editor's read The website for Camp Hertko Hollow's summer camp programs loads successfully, detailing a day camp experience specifically designed for children with Type 1 Diabetes. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. The program emphasizes diabetes management education alongside traditional camp activities like swimming, arts and crafts, and sports. While the website does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or mention background checks for staff, it highlights the presence of medical professionals. The camp has a strong online reputation, with a 4.9-star rating from 100 Google reviews, where parents frequently praise the supportive environment and the specialized care for children with diabetes. Social media presence includes an Instagram handle @camphertkohollow and a Facebook page 'camphertkohollow'.
Who thrives here Ages 6–18
Camp Hertko Hollow Summer Camp Programs is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. traditional day camp 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
- Not listed
- Operator
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 6–18
- Address: 1377 160th St, Boone, IA 50036
- Phone: (515) 432-6237
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Programs cost $750
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
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