Camp Endres Senior Camp
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.
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, Messtival, and Talent Show.
- The Camp Endres Dance hosted by DJ Ikoniq!
Goals of Camp Endres Senior
The goals of Camp Endres Sr. 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.