Family Camp Weekend
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How do I register?
You can register online in a "phased application" process.
Do I have to register online? No. If you do not wish to register online please do one of the following:
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Family Camp is open to all ages of children with diabetes and their families. Children under the age of 5 attend for free!
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Family Camp is great for:
Family Camp is the perfect opportunity for young children and families new to Camp Hendon to meet our team, connect with one another, and experience a short-term program before sending their child to summer camp. Camp Hendon provides life-altering experiences, without the promise of a cure, but with the guarantee of an experience that makes diabetes manageable until that cure is found. |
In addition to group activities, parents also enjoy dedicated time with a pediatric endocrinologist, typically around a campfire, in a comfortable and nonclinical setting. Meanwhile, campers can enjoy games and activities with each other and our camp counselors.
The number one benefit both children and their parents express after attending Camp Hendon is the ability to feel part of a group where everyone has diabetes and the feelings of isolation are eliminated. Camp Hendon provides children the chance to meet and learn from adult counselors with diabetes who have gone through many of the same things the campers are experiencing, and can share the ways they coped with the chores of having diabetes. |
Family Camp Life
Family Camp ActivitiesWhile at Family Camp, camp experiences may include:
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Sample Family Camp ScheduleFRIDAY
7:00 PM Check-In 8:00 PM Campfire & Smores 9:00 PM Settle in cabins/Family time SATURDAY 9:00 AM Breakfast 10:00 AM Icebreaker Activity 11:00 AM Guided Hike 12:00 PM Blood sugar check, camp songs 12:15PM Lunch 1:45 PM Afternoon Activity 3:15 PM Blood sugar check & Snack 3:30 PM Afternoon Activity 4:45 PM Family Rest Time 5:45 PM Blood sugar check, camp songs 6:00 PM Dinner 7:15 PM Campfire medical chat (parents); crafts (kids) 8:15 PM Family Campfire & s'mores 9:00 PM Return to cottages for family time SUNDAY 1:00 AM Suggested time for parents to check child's blood sugar; Camp Hendon medical staff available if needed 8:15 AM Blood sugar checks, camp songs 8:30 AM Breakfast 9:30 AM Group and family photos 10:30 AM Check-out Of course, we provide lots of snacks, treatment for lows, and blood sugar checks. We also make medication and insulin adjustments as needed under the guidance of licensed medical professionals. |
Cost of Camp
How much does Family Camp cost?
The cost to attend Family Camp is $30 per person attending. Children under 5 attend for free!
Camp Hendon is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, and we fundraise year-round in order to provide experiences like Family Camp. As a primarily volunteer organization, we welcome 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!
The cost to attend Family Camp is $30 per person attending. Children under 5 attend for free!
Camp Hendon is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, and we fundraise year-round in order to provide experiences like Family Camp. As a primarily volunteer organization, we welcome 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.
- The most recent 1040 Tax Return for all adults (above age of 25) in the household. If you do not file taxes, you may obtain an IRS transcript by calling the Internal Revenue Service at 1-800-829-1040 or go to www.irs.gov
- Security Award Letter(s) or Disability Letter(s), in lieu of Tax Return.
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!
Family Camp Facilities
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Camp Hendon partners with seasoned camp professionals by renting camp locations that provide high quality programs and activities.
Family Camp participants stay in shared cottages, with one bedroom per family sleeping 4-5 people (two bunks beds: one twin upper and lower bunk + one twin upper and queen lower bunk). Each cottage bedroom has a private ensuite restroom. Meals are served in a state of the art dining hall where the kitchen staff are all trained and certified professionals. Special attention to the diabetic and allergy needs of our campers is always a priority. All of our camp programs are nut-free. |
Aldersgate CampCamp & Retreat Center
125 Aldersgate Camp Road Ravenna, KY 40472 Camp Hendon's Family Camp partner is Aldersgate Camp, operated by the Kentucky Conference of the United Methodist Church. Aldersgate is located approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes southeast of Lexington, in Ravenna. Aldersgate provides the perfect location for families in the eastern part of the state. |
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.
