Camp Hendon's flagship summer camp program welcomes campers with diabetes ages 8 - 17 for six days of fun and friendship.
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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.
Since 1965, Camp Hendon has provided a unique opportunity for children with diabetes to get to know others who face the same challenges. The number one benefit both children and their parents express after summer camp is the ability to feel part of a group where everyone has diabetes and the feelings of isolation are eliminated. |
At Camp Hendon, 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.
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. During one summer week, campers discover that they aren’t the only one in the world who have to prick their fingers, test their blood sugar, and count their carbs. |
Summer Camp Life
Summer Camp ActivitiesWhile at Camp Hendon, our campers enjoy a wide variety of
experiences, including:
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A Typical Day at Summer Camp7:30 AM Wake up / Blood sugar checks
8:30 AM Breakfast 9:45 AM Activity 1 11:00 AM Activity 2 12:00 PM Blood sugar checks 12:15 PM Lunch 1:30 PM Rest/free time 3:00 PM Activity 3 and optional snack 4:15 PM Activity 4 5:15 PM Blood Sugar Checks 5:45 PM Dinner 7:00 PM All Camp Activity (Dance, Messy Games, campfire nights, etc.)* 8:30 PM Showers, optional snack 9:30 PM Blood sugar checks, daily debrief 1:00 AM Night Rounds / Blood sugar checks *Activity decision made in younger dens based on energy levels. 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
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How much does camp cost?
We charge a camp registration fee of $550 per camper. This fee provides for:
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While the true cost to send your child to camp is closer 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.
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, 2025, 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.
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, 2025, 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.
Summer Camp Facilities
Camp Hendon partners with seasoned camp professionals by renting camp locations that provide high quality programs and activities. Campers sleep on bunk-beds in cabins. Cabins are located close to restroom and shower facilities with individual toilet and shower stalls.
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.
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.
Session 1Camp LouconTraining & Retreat Center
8044 Anneta Road Leitchfield, KY 42754 Our Session 1 camp facility and program partner is Camp Loucon, operated by the Kentucky Conference of the United Methodist Church. Loucon is located in the central region of the state, approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes south of Louisville near Nolin Lake, in Leitchfield.
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Session 2Berea CollegeCamp & Retreat Center
101 Chestnut St Berea, KY 40403 This year we will be engaged in a new endeavor. We have partnered with Berea College to offer that "dorm life" camp opportunity. We will have all the fun and more.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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