Many organizations are dedicated to finding a cure for Type 1 Diabetes, but few offer support in the interim. Camp Hendon provides life-altering experiences to children with diabetes, without the promise of a cure, but with the guarantee of an experience that makes diabetes manageable until that cure is found.
Camp Hendon is a community for children with diabetes, and their families, to get to know others who face the same challenges. The number one benefit of Camp Hendon's programs that both children and their parents express is the ability to feel part of a group and feelings of isolation are eliminated.
We offer numerous programs to support youth with diabetes at different ages and stages, as well as parents, other caregivers, and the family as a whole. Learn more about our different programs below.
Camp Hendon is a community for children with diabetes, and their families, to get to know others who face the same challenges. The number one benefit of Camp Hendon's programs that both children and their parents express is the ability to feel part of a group and feelings of isolation are eliminated.
We offer numerous programs to support youth with diabetes at different ages and stages, as well as parents, other caregivers, and the family as a whole. Learn more about our different programs below.
Camp Hendon offers two, one-week sessions of summer camp for youth with T1D ages 8-17. At summer camp, children with diabetes are surrounded by people just like them – both children and adults — who share their day-to-day ordeals and triumphs managing their diabetes. While the true cost to send your child to camp is close to $1,700, through fundraisers, personal donations, and corporate support we are able to reduce the fee to just $550 for the week-long residential camp program, including a $25 deposit due at time of registration. We do offer financial aid, and have never turned a child away die to financial reasons! For more information, see the Summer Camp page!
Session 1: June 28 - July 3 - Camp Loucon
Session 2: July 19 - July 24 - Berea College
Session 1: June 28 - July 3 - Camp Loucon
Session 2: July 19 - July 24 - Berea College
Family Camp is a weekend retreat-style program for youth with T1D (from infant to age 17) as well as siblings of any age, parents, and other caregivers. This is a fantastic opportunity for younger children and their families to meet the Camp Hendon team, and connect with other families facing the same challenges. The cost to attend Family Camp is $30 per person attending. Children under 5 attend for free! We do offer financial aid, and have never turned a child away die to financial reasons! For more information, see the Family Camp page!
Spring Family Camp: April 24-26, 2026 at Camp Loucon, Lietchfield, KY
Fall Family Camp: October 16-18, 2026 at Camp Loucon, Lietchfield, KY
Check back for upcoming Family Programs!
Spring Family Camp: April 24-26, 2026 at Camp Loucon, Lietchfield, KY
Fall Family Camp: October 16-18, 2026 at Camp Loucon, Lietchfield, KY
Check back for upcoming Family Programs!
Teen Camp is a weekend program for teens with T1D ages 13 -17. This is an extra fun weekend where we can give extra attention to the new and exciting things going on in a teenager's life, through the lens of diabetes. The cost of attending Teen Camp is $145 per camper. We do offer financial aid, and have never turned a child away die to financial reasons! For more information, see the Teen Camp page!
Teen Camp: March 13-15, 2026 - Camp Horsin' Around
Teen Camp: March 13-15, 2026 - Camp Horsin' Around
Bring-A-Buddy Camp is a weekend program open to youth ages 8 - 12 with T1D, as well as a friend or sibling! Your camper's buddy does not have to have T1D. Buddies are encouraged, but not required. The cost of attending Bring-a-Buddy Camp is $145 per camper. We do offer financial aid, and have never turned a child away die to financial reasons! For more information, see the Bring-a-Buddy Camp page!
SAVE THE DATE!
Bring-A-Buddy Camp: November 6-8, 2026 at Camp Horsin' Around in Perryville, KY
SAVE THE DATE!
Bring-A-Buddy Camp: November 6-8, 2026 at Camp Horsin' Around in Perryville, KY
A "mini-camp" full of fun activities. Open to youth with T1D in 1st through 8th grades. Held twice annually, once in Lexington and once in Louisville. The cost of attending Day Camp is $15 per camper. We do offer financial aid, and have never turned a child away die to financial reasons! For more information, see the Day Camp page!
SAVE THE DATE!
Louisville Day Camp: May 16, 2026 at Oldham County YMCA
Lexington Day Camp: TBD at Camp Shawano in Lexington, KY
SAVE THE DATE!
Louisville Day Camp: May 16, 2026 at Oldham County YMCA
Lexington Day Camp: TBD at Camp Shawano in Lexington, KY
If you have questions about any of our camp programs, please contact Lori O'Bryant at [email protected] or 502-272-2370.
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