Camp · Specialty · Ages 8–17 · $825/week
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▌ Specialty · Ages 8–17

Camp EDI - Overnight

Camp EDI - Overnight · $825/week

An overnight summer camp for children and teens with type 1 diabetes, offering education and traditional camp

▌ Editor's read The American Diabetes Association's Camp EDI is an overnight camp located in Potosi, Missouri, catering specifically to children and teens with type 1 diabetes. The website, diabetes.org/camp/camp-edi, loads successfully and provides details about the program, including medical supervision by healthcare professionals. While the camp is not listed in the ACA directory, the American Diabetes Association is a well-established nonprofit organization. The camp's website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for 'Camp EDI' are limited and do not provide a clear rating or high volume of reviews. The camp's focus on diabetes management, education, and peer support is a significant strength, offering a unique and necessary service for its target demographic. Social media handles found are @americandiabetesassn for Instagram and AmericanDiabetesAssociation for Facebook, representing the parent organization.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 8–17

Camp EDI - Overnight 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

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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 - Overnight

What ages does Camp EDI - Overnight accept?
Camp EDI - Overnight 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 - Overnight cost?
Camp EDI - Overnight 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 - Overnight's hours?
Camp EDI - Overnight 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 - Overnight?
Camp EDI - Overnight 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 - Overnight provide lunch?
Yes — Camp EDI - Overnight 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.

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