Camp Sweeney

Camp Sweeney offers summer sessions for children ages 5 to 18. The program runs in June and July each year, with each session lasting three weeks. Approximately 250 campers fill the cabins and campgrounds for fun, fellowship, medical education, and lifestyle enhancement.

Programs

• 2027 Summer Sessions — ages 5 to 18 · June and July each year; three weeks per session

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Current session: First Session (Jun 6–Jun 24, 2027); Second Session (Jun 27–Jul 15, 2027); Third Session (Jul 18–Aug 5, 2027); Weekend 1 (Jun 24–Jun 27, 2027); Weekend 2 (Jul 15–Jul 18, 2027)
• General schedule: The traditional summer sessions span June and July each year. Approximately 250 campers, ages 5 to 18, fill the cabins and campgrounds for three weeks of fun, fellowship, medical education and lifestyle enhancement.

About the provider

Camp Sweeney has been supporting children with diabetes for over 75 years. Its mission statement says, "At Camp Sweeney, Type 1 diabetes is normal."

• Stay Over Weekends — Between consecutive summer sessions · For campers who would like to attend two consecutive summer sessions. Additional fee applies. Includes rest, laundry service, a day out in the city, and special stay over weekend activities.

If a child's session and age group is full, an application may still be submitted to be placed on the waiting list. Cabin ages may vary slightly based on enrollment demand. Financial assistance is available to families who demonstrate financial need; it is available for children who have diabetes or who are at risk of developing diabetes. Financial assistance is not available for non-diabetic campers or additional sessions.

Last updated November 3, 2026.