Located in scenic Charlton, Mass., Camp Joslin's programs combine camping, sports and fun with diabetes education and support to give children with diabetes, and their families, the tools they need to live happy, healthy, balanced lives.
Program Emphasis
Gender
Type Of Stay
Location
Diabetes Celiac
Coed All Male
Resident Camp Travel/Excursion Camp
Charlton, MA
Average Cost
Financial Assistance
Age Range
Capacity
Less Than $1000 (week)
Yes
7 - 16
87
Session Lengths
Food/Nutritional Notes:
1 Week Session
2 Week Session
4 Week Session
Each camper has an individualized meal plan made for him at the start of camp which assists in accurate insulin dosing. Several of our campers also have Celiac Disease and they receive gluten-free meals and snacks. Our dietetics team which includes RD and dietary students works closely with each camper to meet his needs.
Session Information
Session I 6/22/08 - 6/27/08
Session II 6/29/08 - 7/11/08
Session III 7/13/08 - 7/25/08
Session IV 7/27/08 - 8/08/08
Session V 8/10/08 - 8/15/08
More About Camp
Camp Joslin offers a variety of programs throughout the year. The largest, summer camp, serves over 450 boys and young men each summer. Campers and their families often call their time at camp the single most rewarding experience in their lives with diabetes.
Activities & Features
Outdoor Activities
Ropes Course Backpacking Hiking Farming
Land Sports
Tennis Mountain Biking Baseball Basketball Football Lacrosse Soccer Softball Volleyball
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