Cost of Camp
How much does camp cost?
The cost of attending Teen Camp is $140 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!
The cost of attending Teen Camp is $140 per camper.
The camp fee helps to provides for:
- Facility rental
- Meals and snacks
- Low treatments
- All activities and programming
- Insurance
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.
- 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!
Teen Camp Life
Teen Camp Activities
While at Teen Camp, we focus on allowing our campers to connect with one another in a laid back, less programmed way. Some activities that may take place at Teen Camp include:
- Cooking competitions
- Discussion sessions
- Hang time
- Diabetes education
- Gaga ball
- Campfire
Teen Camp Facilities
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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. Restrooms are located within the cabin. 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. Our Teen Camp facility and program partner is Camp Horsin' Around in Perryville, KY. Camp Horsin' Around is located in central Kentucky. |
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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.
Teens with Type 1 Diabetes ages 13 - 17 can register online, or request a paper application by contacting Lori O'Bryant at [email protected] or 502-544-1954.
