Camp Endres Senior Camp
Starting in 2025, the age for Camp Endres Senior is changing to 13 - 17.
Please email the Camp Endres Camp Director, Cada Johnson, for more information or questions.
Cada@dsok.net
Why we exist.
Being a teenager is challenging enough—and managing type 1 diabetes on top of it can feel overwhelming. At Camp Endres Senior, you never have to face it alone. Our mission is to create a family-like atmosphere where teens can lean on each other, share experiences, and build lifelong friendships with people who truly “get it.”
New to Camp Endres? Take a look at the testimonies from our returning campers below and see how camp has changed their lives. We can’t wait to welcome you to the Camp Endres family this summer!
What we do.
We often hear the question: “So, what do you actually do at diabetes camp—just talk about carbs and insulin all day?” The answer is a big NO! Yes, we include daily education sessions to help campers deepen their understanding of type 1 diabetes, but that’s only part of the experience. The rest of camp is filled with the excitement and adventure you’d find at any great summer camp: talent shows, color wars, zip-lining, rock climbing, and even a giant end-of-week dance party hosted by our legendary DJ Ikoniq.
Camp Endres Senior is about building friendships, having fun, and proving that diabetes doesn’t define what’s possible.
Abby
"Camp Endres has saved my life. I have made life long friends who know exactly what I am going through. Thank you for giving me my life back and giving me hope."
Jack
"Shortly after my first day of camp I realized that being different wasn't that bad as long as there were other people being different with me. Home isn't where you live, it's where you feel the most comfortable & Camp Endres is my Home."
Emily
"Words can't express how grateful I am to Camp Endres for uniting me with my best friends and some of the most incredible people I've ever met."
What We Do At Camp Endres Senior
Campers will enjoy MANY fun activities, including
- Camp Activities with the cabins such as Axe Throwing, Archery, Paintball, Crafts, Low Ropes Course, and a Zipline!
- Daily Swimming available during Freetime
- Age appropriate education sessions that cover mental health with diabetes, site changes and rotations, diabetes activism, ect. These sessions are ran by licenced professionals in their fields.
- Nightly activities with the full camp including Game Show night, Color War/ Messtival, and Talent Show.
- The Camp Endres Dance!