Camp EDI
A summer camp for children and teens with type 1 diabetes, offering education and traditional camp activities.
▌ Editor's read The American Diabetes Association's Camp EDI website loads successfully and provides information about their overnight camp for children and teens with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. The camp is located at Camp Taum Sauk in Potosi, MO. While the specific camp, Camp EDI, is not listed in the ACA directory, the American Diabetes Association is a well-established nonprofit organization. The website mentions that the camp provides 24-hour medical care from a team of diabetes health professionals. Google reviews for 'Camp EDI Potosi' are limited, but general reviews for American Diabetes Association camps often highlight the positive impact on children learning to manage their diabetes. The camp's Facebook presence is under the main American Diabetes Association page. The program is clearly an overnight camp, focusing on diabetes management, education, and traditional camp activities. The cost is listed as $825 per week, with financial assistance available.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 8–17
Camp EDI 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
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 8–17
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: YMCA Trout Lodge, 13528 State Hwy AA, Potosi, MO 63664, USA
- Phone: 314-822-5400
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: USD, Financial Assistance Available
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp EDI
- What ages does Camp EDI accept?
- Camp EDI is open to children ages 8–17. 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 Camp EDI cost?
- Camp EDI publishes $825/week for the standard session. USD, Financial Assistance Available Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp EDI's hours?
- Camp EDI 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 Camp EDI?
- Camp EDI is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Camp EDI provide lunch?
- Yes — Camp EDI includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Camp EDI with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Camp EDI.
- YMCA Camp Lakewood · Potosi, MO · Ages 6–17 · $1,185/week
- YMCA Camp Lakewood · Ages 6–17 · $985/week
- Camp EDI - Leader-in-Training (LIT) · Camp EDI - Leader-in-Training (LIT) · Ages 16–17 · $825/week
- Camp EDI - Overnight · Camp EDI - Overnight · Ages 8–17 · $825/week
- Camp Roehr (Epilepsy Foundation) · YMCA Camp Lakewood in Potosi, MO · Ages 0–17
- YMCA Camp Lakewood Mini Camp · YMCA Camp Lakewood Mini Camp · Ages 6–7 · $1,048/week