About
Camp Hendon Camps & Programs includes Summer Camp for youth with T1D, Family Camp, Teen Camp, Bring-A-Buddy Camp, Day Camp, Parents' Educational Series, Parent's Education Symposium, and T1D Moms Dinner Out. Summer Camp is a residential camp with two one-week sessions each summer. Family Camp is a weekend retreat-style program, Teen Camp and Bring-A-Buddy Camp are weekend programs, and Day Camp is held twice annually.
Programs
- Summer Camp — 8-17 · Two one-week sessions each summer · $550 per week · Residential camp for youth with T1D. Financial aid is offered.
- Family Camp — Infant to 17 for youth with T1D; siblings of any age; parents and other caregivers · Weekend retreat-style program · Financial aid is offered.
- Teen Camp — 13-17 · Weekend program · $145 · Financial aid is offered.
- Bring-A-Buddy Camp — 8-12 · Weekend program · $145 · Open to youth with T1D and a friend or sibling. Buddies do not have to have T1D. Financial aid is offered.
- Day Camp — 1st through 8th grades · Held twice annually · $15 · A mini-camp full of fun activities. Open to youth with T1D. Financial aid is offered.
- Parents' Educational Series — Any caregiver of a child with T1D · Second Tuesday of every month at 7:00 pm
- Parent's Education Symposium — Parents and caregivers · Tuesday, Feb. 20th, 6:00 pm-7:30 pm · Topic: Diabetes Burnout. No charge to attend; donations welcome.
- T1D Moms Dinner Out — Any female caregiver of a child with T1D · Dinners are organized in Louisville, Lexington, and surrounding areas · Attendees are responsible for the cost of their meal.
At a glance
- Ages: 8–17 years old
- Price range: $15–$550
- Current session: Fall Family Camp (Oct 16–Oct 18, 2026); Bring-A-Buddy Camp (Nov 6–Nov 8, 2026)
- General schedule: Two one-week residential summer camp sessions each summer; Family Camp is a weekend retreat-style program; Teen Camp is a weekend program; Bring-A-Buddy Camp is a weekend program; Day Camp is held twice annually.
About the provider
Camp Hendon says its mission is to give children with diabetes a life-changing unique journey. The program notes that it offers financial aid and says it has never turned a child away due to financial reasons. It also says camp is supported through donations, and all camp staff are volunteers.
Camp Hendon offers financial aid and says they have never turned a child away due to financial reasons. Camp is supported through donations. All camp staff are volunteers.
Last updated September 11, 2026.
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