Florida Diabetes Summer Camps

All Florida Diabetes Camp programs are open to any child with type 1 diabetes, and while attending camp they are under the direct supervision of pediatric endocrinologists from around the state who volunteer at various programs. Campers are placed in cabins according to age/grade/sex and have trained counselors accompanying them 24 hours a day. All camps feature a variety of land and water activities as well as age appropriate diabetes education.

Fun Sports Camp June 9-14, 2024 | Location: Rotary’s Camp Florida in Brandon, FL
Camp is for campers ages 15-18 to try out different sports while learning teamwork, and gaining independence in diabetes care. The campers stay at Rotary’s Camp Florida in Brandon, FL and bus to different venues each day. Activities are under the direction of various college coaches or certified instructors and include martial arts, volleyball, soccer, golf, basketball, tennis, and softball. Planned night activities include roller skating, bowling, and a night at Tropicana Field watching the Tampa Bay Rays play ball.

Cycling Adventure Camp TBA 2024 | Location: Begins in North Central FL
The camp is a true camping experience for ages 15-18! These campers bike an average of 20 miles a day at various locations throughout North Central Florida. Campers sleep in tents at various parks where they get a real outdoor experience. Bike, helmets and tents are provided and every staff member, including doctors and nurses, is experienced in cycling. Campers completing this rigorous adventure, truly embody our motto; “I can handle it.”

Tallahassee Area Camp TBA 2024 | Location: TBA 2024
This camp is for children age 7-12 (grades 2 through 5), designed for campers from northern Florida, southern Georgia and Alabama, this 5 day camp is under the medical direction of doctors and nurses from Tallahassee and the Tallahassee Memorial Hospital Diabetes Center. Activities offered for this camp include sports, swimming, arts and crafts, and diabetes education.

“Pee-Wee” Camp July 14-19 | Rotary’s Camp Florida in Brandon, FL
This camp is for youngsters ages 5-9 and designed to give them their first taste of summer camp while making friendships that will last a lifetime! This camp was created with little ones in mind, so activities are specifically tailored toward young children. Campers learn about nature, how to swim, diabetes management and more. Daily visits from the story lady, and different carnival events each night provide the kids with the genuine camp feel they are sure not to forget.

Camp Winona Session I July 21-26: Ages 12-14 | Session II August 4-9: Ages 9-12 | Deland, FL
Divided into 2 sections, Winona camps are the largest programs offered. Each camp is staffed by t3 doctors, nurses, psychologists, and nutritionists. Winona is a rural setting on beautiful Lake Winona just outside of the Ocala National Forest. Activities for campers include swimming, canoeing, fun-yaking, and blobbing.