Camp – Diabetes Education & Camping Association

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    South Texas Juvenile Diabetes Association

    Office at 313 W. Nolana Avenue, Mcallen, TX 78504-2514

    956-627-5594

    Diabetic children are a special group of individuals who live everyday with challenges unique to them. This organization was started by parents of diabetic children as a support system and advocacy group that helps both diabetic children and their families. At camp campers enjoy a fun filled weekend of swimming, educational activities, games, arts and crafts. Health care professionals, educators, and volunteers provide supervision throughout the camp program under the guidance of local Pediatric Endocrinologists. Our goal is to provide a fun and safe camping experience for children who have diabetes, and that children do not see their diabetes as on overriding issue, but rather an important added factor.

    Upcoming South Texas Juvenile Diabetes Association Programs

    Camp Freedom - Residential

    • Dates: June 24, 2024 to June 29, 2024
    • Audience: Youth & Teen
    • Program Type: Overnight Camp
    • Diabetes Type: type 1 and type 2 diabetes
    • Location: 154 Lakeview Dr., Weslaco, TX 78596 US

    Camp for children with type 1 and type 2 diabetes ages 7-14.

    Camp Freedom Nature Day Camp

    • Dates: July 08, 2024 to July 12, 2024
    • Audience: Youth
    • Program Type: Day Camp - Multiple Days
    • Diabetes Type: type 1 and type 2 diabetes
    • Location: Valley Nature Center, Weslaco, TX United States

    Camp Freedom - Nature provides children living with diabetes with an opportunity to form long lasting friendships, and the support and reassurance they need in knowing that they are not the only ones living with diabetes. Camp Freedom - Nature is a week long day camp that introduces campers to the Valley’s unique natural habitat through fun and interactive learning experiences.

    Camp Freedom Science Day Camp

    • Dates: July 15, 2024 to July 19, 2024
    • Audience: Youth & Teen
    • Program Type: Day Camp - Multiple Days
    • Diabetes Type: type 1 and type 2 diabetes
    • Location: McAllen, TX

    Camp Freedom - Robotics

    • Dates: July 22, 2024 to July 26, 2024
    • Audience: Youth
    • Program Type: Day Camp - Multiple Days
    • Diabetes Type: type 1 and type 2 diabetes
    • Location: Elk's Lodge, McAllen, TX United States

    Day Camp for children with type 1 and type 2 diabetes and their siblings ages 6-13. Testing