Welcome to the Diabetes Education & Camping Association

The World's Only Association of Diabetes Camps

Diabetes camps help children and families with diabetes lead healthier, happier, and more productive lives through good diabetes management.  There are more than 185 camps serving over 30,000 children in North America and many more worldwide.  Their work is unparalleled in motivating and supporting children with diabetes and their families to stay on top of diabetes management everyday.

DECA provides:

• An international database of diabetes camping programs
• "Best Practices" tools for diabetes camp management
• Educational conferences (conferences) which focus on:
  • Diabetes, medical management, nutrition education, life skills, motivation
  • Advanced recreation, outdoor and adventure programming
  • Youth leadership development
  • Effective management and administration
  • Access to diabetes and camping professionals worldwide who volunteer to lend their talents to enhance diabetes camping programs and the lives of the families they serve
• DTREAT - an annual retreat for young adults ages 18-25 with type 1 diabetes

DECA's Mission is to promote communication, provide education, share resources and serve as a worldwide voice to advance diabetes education and camping programs that meet the diverse needs of individuals and families.