Camp Nejeda

What Camp Nejeda does

Camp Nejeda is a New Jersey-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, founded in 1958, that operates residential and day camp programs exclusively for children with type 1 diabetes (T1D) and their families. The organization serves approximately 400-500 campers and families annually across its 72-acre main campus in Stillwater, NJ, and a Day Camp location at Riverwinds Community Center in West Deptford, NJ. Its programs include Sleep-Away Camp (ages 7-16, 1-2 weeks), Day Camp (ages 6-15), Family Camp, BFF (bringing a non-diabetic sibling or friend), Leaders-in-Training (age 16), and Survive & Thrive (adults 21+). All programs integrate 24/7 pediatric endocrinology coverage, specialized diabetes management protocols, and a staff where most counselors themselves live with T1D. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (over 300 standards), licensed by the New Jersey Department of Health, holds a Charity Navigator 4-star rating, and a Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency.

The organization's business model is a hybrid of program fees and charitable contributions. Families pay camp fees for Sleep-Away, Day, Family, and other programs (fees not publicly disclosed; a non-refundable $50 registration fee applies), but donations subsidize approximately half of camp fees for every camper, and about one-third of campers receive financial aid (camperships) ranging from 20% to 100% of fees. The organization explicitly states an annual charitable support need of $1.2 million, with the Nejeda-thon fundraiser targeting $150K of that gap. Revenue streams include individual donations, corporate and foundation sponsorships (Sanofi, Novo Nordisk, Eli Lilly, and Helmsley Charitable Trust are visible sponsors, several with board interlocks), vehicle donations via Donate for Charity, and planned giving. The organization operates with approximately 15-20 year-round staff and hundreds of seasonal counselors, nurses, and support staff during summer.

Camp Nejeda's go-to-market motion is community-led and event-driven, relying on word-of-mouth referrals from pediatric endocrinologists, school nurses, diabetes educators, camp alumni, and other T1D families. Channels include the camp's website, a private Facebook Alumni Association group, a Refer a Friend program, annual Open House events (May 2026), Alumni Volunteer Weekend (April 2026), and the Nejeda-thon celebration (September 2026). Distribution is regional, focused on the tri-state area (New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania), though the organization is one of few U.S. diabetes camps that owns its facilities and serves as the tri-state region's only full-season residential camp exclusively for T1D campers. Technology infrastructure is lightweight and commodity-based: CampBrain for registration, Bunk1 for daily photo sharing with parents, Google Calendar/Forms for event management, and Squarespace for the public website — no proprietary technology platform or AI/ML capabilities are evident.

Name

Camp Nejeda

Legal name

Camp Nejeda Foundation, Inc.

Website

https://campnejeda.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Camp Nejeda is a 68-year-old New Jersey-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating residential and day camp programs exclusively for children with type 1 diabetes and their families, serving ~400-500 campers annually on a 72-acre campus with 24/7 pediatric endocrinology coverage.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialized Residential Camps for Children with Type 1 Diabetes

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-Activity Enrichment Camps (Academic + Arts + Sports) (EDAMALAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Life Skills & SEL Camps (Confidence, Executive Function, Social Skills) (EDAMALAO)

Keywords

• Diabetes summer camp
• Type 1 diabetes programs
• Residential camp services
• Special needs youth camps
• Pediatric diabetes education

Headquarters

HQ city

Stillwater

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Camp Fees and Registration: Program fees charged to families for Sleep-Away Camp, Day Camp, Family Camp, BFF, Leaders-in-Training, and Survive & Thrive programs. A non-refundable $50 registration fee is required. Payment options include full payment, monthly payment plans, and financial aid (camperships).
2. Individual Donations: Annual giving program accepting personal gifts from donors. Donations help subsidize approximately half of camp fees for every camper and provide financial aid for families with greatest need.
3. Corporate and Foundation Sponsorships: Pharmaceutical companies and foundations sponsor camp programs. Visible sponsors include Sanofi, Novo Nordisk, Eli Lilly, and Helmsley (implied from Helmsley Health Center). Partnerships page exists for corporate partnership inquiries.
4. Nejeda-thon Fundraising Event: Annual celebration and fundraising event where every dollar raised goes toward bringing more children with T1D and their families to camp. Goal is $150,000 toward annual need of $1.2 million.
5. Vehicle Donations: Partnership with Donate for Charity allows donors to contribute vehicles (cars, trucks, boats). Vehicle is picked up free of charge and sold at auction with proceeds going to Camp Nejeda.
6. Planned Giving: Planned gifts help donors achieve personal financial goals while benefiting Camp Nejeda. Donors advised to consult financial advisors regarding legal and tax implications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Camp Nejeda is a nonprofit organization that provides residential and day camp programs exclusively for children with type 1 diabetes and their families. Core offerings include Sleep-Away Camp (ages 7-16), Day Camp (ages 6-15), Family Camp, BFF Program, Leaders-in-Training, and Survive & Thrive adult programming, all delivered with integrated 24/7 medical support from pediatric endocrinologists, nurses, and technology facilitators. Programs are held at a 72-acre owned campus in Stillwater, NJ, with a secondary day camp location at Riverwinds Community Center in West Deptford, NJ.

Product overview

Camp Nejeda operates as a unified suite of specialized camping programs exclusively serving children with type 1 diabetes and their families. The core offering centers on Sleep-Away Camp (7-16 years, 1-2 weeks), supplemented by Day Camp (6-15 years), Family Camp (all ages), BFF Program, Leaders-in-Training, and Survive & Thrive adult programming. The organization also runs seasonal events including Nejeda-thon (annual fundraiser) and Open House events. All programs integrate diabetes management education with traditional camp activities, providing medical support through 24/7 nursing staff, pediatric endocrinologists, and technology facilitators. The camp owns its 72-acre Stillwater, NJ facility and serves approximately 400-500 campers and families annually since its founding in 1958.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sleep-Away Camp Traditional residential summer camp experience for ages 7-16, lasting 1-2 weeks on a 72-acre property in Stillwater, NJ. Serves children with type 1 diabetes with comprehensive diabetes care including 24/7 nursing staff, pediatric endocrinologist, and technology facilitators. Activities include zip-line, climbing wall, archery, swimming, and team sports.
• Day Camp Day-only program for ages 6-15 hosted at Riverwinds Community Center in West Deptford, NJ. Offers activities, crafts, swimming, and sports without overnight stays. Includes diabetes management support with continuous glucose monitoring and low treatment protocols.
• Family Camp Three-day, two-night family camp experience for all ages. Provides camp activities for families combined with parent meetings and opportunities to connect with other T1D families. Serves as introduction to the Camp Nejeda experience for young or newly diagnosed children.
• BFF (Best Friends Forever) Program Program allowing children with diabetes (ages 6-16) to bring a sibling or best friend who does not have diabetes to camp. Located on the main campus, enabling peer inclusion while maintaining specialized diabetes care.
• Leaders-in-Training (LIT) Leadership development program for campers age 16, providing opportunities to develop leadership skills in a camp setting with special activities designed to prepare them for future camp counselor roles.
• Survive & Thrive Social weekend program for adults age 21+ offering a balance of relaxation and fun with interactive education. Located on the main campus, providing community for adults with T1D.
• Campership Financial Aid Program Financial assistance program providing 20% to 100% coverage of camp fees for qualifying families. Approximately one-third of campers receive campership aid each summer. Financial aid application deadline is April 15.

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Diabetes Education and Camping Association (DECA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCamp Nejeda is an active member of DECA, an organization with members from camps across the U.S., Canada, and internationally focused on diabetes education and camping.
• American Camp Association (ACA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCamp Nejeda is accredited by ACA, which evaluates over 300 standards for health, safety, and program quality. ACA accreditation indicates compliance with rigorous camp operation standards.
• New Jersey Department of HealthcoreOthersCamp Nejeda is fully licensed by the New Jersey Department of Health, indicating compliance with state health and safety regulations for camp operations.
• Donate for CharityminorOthersVehicle donation partner allowing donors to contribute cars, trucks, boats, or other vehicles. Vehicle picked up free of charge (all 50 states) and proceeds go to Camp Nejeda.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Hole in the Wall Gang Camp: Connecticut-based residential camp for children with serious illnesses, founded by Paul Newman. Comparable chronic-illness camp model with strong medical infrastructure, though broader than T1D.
• SeriousFun Children's Network: Global network of camps serving children with serious medical conditions (including diabetes among many others). Comparable as a broader-incumbent umbrella organization with overlapping mission and donor base.
• Double H Ranch: New York-based residential camp for children with serious illnesses, affiliated with SeriousFun. Regional peer with similar medically-supervised camp model serving chronically ill children.
• Camp Boggy Creek: Florida-based SeriousFun affiliate serving children with chronic medical conditions. Comparable as a year-round residential camp for medically complex kids with significant corporate/pharma sponsorship.

Others

• Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF): Largest T1D-focused nonprofit funder of research and advocacy. Complementary rather than competitive — many Camp Nejeda board members participate in Breakthrough T1D, and it represents a parallel channel for donor attention and corporate partnerships.

Direct peers

• Diabetes Youth Families (DYF): California-based nonprofit operating Bearskin Meadow Camp and family programs for kids and teens with T1D. Direct peer in mission, residential camp model, and year-round family programming.
• Florida Diabetes Camp: Provides summer camp programs specifically for children and teens with type 1 diabetes in Florida. Directly comparable as a peer T1D-only residential camp serving a defined U.S. region.
• Camp Sweeney: Residential summer camp in Texas exclusively for children with type 1 diabetes, with three-week sessions and on-site medical team. Direct comparable in program structure and camper demographic.
• The Barton Center for Diabetes Education (Camp Joslin): Operates Camp Joslin and other T1D-specific programs in Massachusetts, serving children and families with diabetes. Closely mirrors Camp Nejeda's mission, residential model, and medical staffing approach.

Emerging players

• Beyond Type 1: Digital-first nonprofit serving the T1D community with online education, community programs, and grants. Represents an emerging, non-residential approach that competes for charitable dollars and family engagement in the same T1D ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CampNejeda
• Xx.com/CampNejeda
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/camp-nejeda-foundation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles26 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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