Camp Endres Day Camp
Why we exist.
We understand that growing up with type 1 diabetes—or being the sibling of someone who has it—can sometimes mean missing out on the same experiences other kids enjoy. At Camp Endres Day Camp, we believe every child deserves the chance to experience the joy of summer camp, no matter the challenges they face each day.
Here, campers build meaningful connections with peers who truly understand their journey. These shared experiences foster lasting friendships, strengthen confidence, and remind every child that they are never alone.
What we do.
At Camp Endres Day Camp, kids ages 5–12 enjoy a fun, supportive environment where they can learn, grow, and connect with others who also live with type 1 diabetes. Our program blends age-appropriate diabetes education with exciting activities—everything from outdoor games that keep campers active to creative crafts that help them take home memories of their week.
Camp runs for five days, with campers dropped off each morning and picked up each evening. The week concludes with Family Day, a special opportunity for families to step into a camper’s shoes and experience the magic of Camp Endres together.
What we do at Camp Endres Day Camp
Campers will enjoy MANY fun activites, including
- Camp Activities such as Axe Throwing, Archery, Paintball, Low Ropes Course, and a Zipline!
- Daily Arts & Crafts and Swimming
- Daily education sessions that cover mental health with diabetes, site changes, carb counting, ect. These sessions are ran by licenced professionals in their fields.
- The Camp Endres Dance!
- The last day of Day Camp (Saturday) we host a Family Day! Families are encouraged to come enjoy a day-in-the-life of a Camp Endres camper. Experience camp-style activities, education, and performances from the campers!
Goals of Camp Endres Day Camp
The goals of Camp Endres Day Camp are to:
- Increase campers’ knowledge of diabetes by providing a healthy and mentally stimulating education program in combination with recreational fun.
- Improve campers’ diabetes management problem-solving skills and abilities through hands-on activities.
- Increase campers’ self esteem, confidence and facilitate increased independence by offering the opportunity to meet others with diabetes and share life experiences.
- Promote appropriate emotional and physical growth and development of campers that will continue long after the camp experience ends.
- Create a sense of living well with diabetes for all members of the family.