Elliott P. Joslin Camps

Elliott P. Joslin Camps, operated by The Barton Center for Diabetes Education, Inc., provides a specialized overnight camp experience specifically for boys and young men living with diabetes. The program combines traditional summer camp fun with essential diabetes education, allowing campers to build confidence in managing their health in a supportive, peer-driven environment.

The camp offers a balanced schedule of physical activity and recreation, featuring both high-energy outdoor adventures and quieter, less active periods. This variety ensures that campers can engage in diverse activities while receiving guidance from trained counselors and peers who understand the unique needs of managing diabetes in a camp setting.

As an ACA Accredited, non-profit program, Camp Joslin focuses on fostering independence and community among its participants. While the camp provides a structured and safe environment for diabetes management, it emphasizes the importance of friendship and social support, helping young men develop life skills alongside their health management education.