Camp Hendon

Camp Hendon provides a life-changing, week-long residential camping experience specifically designed for boys and girls aged 8-17 living with diabetes. The camp focuses on empowering campers to take control of their diabetes journey by fostering camaraderie among peers facing similar challenges, helping them realize they are not alone in their experience.

The program offers a healthy, medically supervised setting where campers can participate in recreational activities while developing essential diabetes management skills. Under professional supervision, campers work on carbohydrate counting, self-monitoring of blood glucose, pattern management, and insulin administration. This non-clinical environment allows children to practice interacting with healthcare professionals and build confidence in their self-care abilities.

Beyond the benefits for the children, Camp Hendon serves as a vital resource for families, offering parents a much-needed break from the daily rigors of diabetes management. The camp's mission is to promote diabetes education as a lifelong tool, teaching campers that living with diabetes has no boundaries.