2025 Day CampsSaturday, May 17, 2025, 9am - 4pm
Oldham County YMCA 20 Quality Place, Buckner, KY 40010 Saturday, Sept. 27th, 2025, 9am - 4pm Camp Shawano 3775 Newman Rd., Lexington, KY 40515 |
A fun day camp open to youth with T1D in grades K-12 (ages 5 - 17). This is an excellent program for any child with diabetes whether they have attended a diabetes camp before or not. Day camp takes place rain or shine! Join us for this one-day camping experience in a fun, medically-supervised setting. How much does camp cost? The cost of attending Day Camp is $15 per camper. The camp fee helps to provides for:
As a primarily volunteer organization, we accept the generosity of individuals, families, parents, and companies in any amount to help defray the costs of the camp. We are perpetually raising money so camp can exist. We encourage all families that can support camp to do so through tax-deductible donations to Camp Hendon. Please consider supporting our great cause by making a donation. Is there financial assistance? YES! Camp Hendon strives to provide the camp experience regardless of financial ability. We have never turned away a camper for financial reasons. Camp Hendon strives to empower youth with diabetes. Improving the social, physical and mental health of our community. Because of our Camp Hendon’s supporters, we are able to offer financial support to those in need so they can experience Camp, The Best Place on Earth. Financial support is based on a sliding scale. Newly Diagnosed: If your child was diagnosed after June 30, 2024, they qualify for our New Diagnosis Campership. Please use code NEW2T1D at checkout Partial Camperships: Camp Hendon offers financial support based on your financial need or extenuating circumstances. We offer scholarships of 25%, 50%, 75% and 100%. Please use Hendon25, Hendon50, Hendon75 and Hendon100 at checkout.
For questions regarding financial aid, please contact Lori O'Bryant at [email protected] or 502-544-1954. Please do not let finances be the reason you do not attend camp! |
Day Camp Activities
While at Day Camp, we will have fun activities suitable for all ages. This is a great opportunity for informal T1D education so expect some fun diabetes-focused games and activities. Activities may include:
- Crafts
- Archery
- Campfire cooking
- Nature hikes
- Field games
- Climbing Wall
Day Camp Facilities
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Camp Hendon partners with seasoned camp professionals by renting camp locations that provide high quality programs and activities.
Our Day Camp facility and program partner is Girl Scouts of Wilderness Road Camp Shawano in Lexington. Weather-permitting, most of our day will be spent outside enjoying Camp Shawano's 142 acres of meadows and sports and recreational facilities. Snacks and lunch will be served, and campers will have the opportunity to cook their own lunch at the campfire! We will also enjoy the use of the Woodview Lodge for indoor crafts, medical care, and restroom facilities. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
We are here to answer your questions! Please click the + next to each FAQ to expand the menu and view more. If you have additional questions, contact Lori O'Bryant at [email protected] or 502-544-1954.
Youth with diabetes in grades K-12/ages5-17 can register online.
