Camp Adam Fisher

What Camp Adam Fisher does

Camp Adam Fisher is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1968 in Columbia, South Carolina, operating what it describes as the largest and oldest all-volunteer summer camp for children with Type 1 diabetes (T1D) in the Southeast. The organization's core product is a single weeklong overnight camp session held annually in June at the R.M. Cooper 4-H Leadership Center, a 110-acre peninsula along the Wyboo Creek section of Lake Marion in Summerton, South Carolina. The camp serves children ages 6-17 with T1D, as well as their siblings and friends, and additionally runs a Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program for teens ages 16-17 to develop leadership and prepare for future volunteer roles.

The service is delivered through an all-volunteer operational model staffed by licensed medical professionals (physicians, NPs, nurses, dietitians, certified diabetes educators, PAs, pharmacists) who provide individualized diabetes monitoring and care throughout the week. The camp is governed by a Board of Directors and an operational leadership team consisting of a Camp Director, Program Director, Medical Director, Dietary Coordinator, Waterfront Coordinator, CIT Coordinators, and a Med shed coordinator. The organization is explicitly independent and not affiliated with JDRF or the ADA.

Revenue is generated through three streams: camper fees, charitable contributions from corporations, foundations, families, and friends, and merchandise sales. Camper registration, volunteer applications, and healthcare professional sign-ups are processed through the Active Network platform; donations are accepted via Zeffy and an Amazon Wishlist; and official merchandise is sold through the Bonfire e-commerce storefront. The organization operates with approximately 5 listed personnel (per firmographic data), though the broader volunteer and medical staff base is not quantified, and no revenue figure is publicly disclosed.

Name

Camp Adam Fisher

Legal name

Camp Adam Fisher, Inc.

Website

https://campadamfisher.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Camp Adam Fisher is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit that runs an annual weeklong overnight summer camp in South Carolina for children ages 6-17 with Type 1 diabetes, staffed by volunteer licensed medical professionals and supported by camper fees, donations, and merchandise sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Children's Summer Camp (Type 1 Diabetes)

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA), Group Camping & Scout Camps (THAGAOAI)

Keywords

• Type 1 diabetes camp
• Summer camp programs
• Youth diabetes camp
• Diabetes summer camp
• Overnight camp

Headquarters

HQ city

Summerton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Camper Fees: Fees charged to families for their children to attend the weeklong overnight camp session. The camp is transparent that funds are generated through camper fees and charitable contributions.
2. Charitable Contributions: Donations from corporations, foundations, family, and friends who support the camp's mission. The camp is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 54-2101275) and accepts donations through its website and Amazon wishlist.
3. Merchandise Sales: The camp operates an online store selling official Camp Adam Fisher merchandise including current and limited edition items through the Bonfire platform.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Camp Adam Fisher operates an annual weeklong overnight summer camp for children ages 6–17 with Type 1 diabetes, held at the R.M. Cooper 4-H Leadership Center in Summerton, South Carolina. The camp provides individualized medical care in a safe, supervised setting staffed by licensed healthcare professionals and volunteers, and also runs a Counselor-in-Training (CIT) leadership program for teens ages 16–17. The organization generates revenue through camper fees and charitable contributions, and supports its mission via a merchandise store and donation programs.

Product overview

Camp Adam Fisher is a single, unified nonprofit service offering — an annual summer camp program for children with Type 1 diabetes. The core product is the weeklong overnight camp (June 19-26, 2027) for ages 6-17, supported by a Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program for teens 16-17 and a healthcare professional volunteer program. The organization also operates a merchandise store via Bonfire and accepts donations through Zeffy and an Amazon Wishlist. The camp is held at the R.M. Cooper 4-H Leadership Center on a 110-acre peninsula along Lake Marion in Summerton, South Carolina.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Summer Overnight Camp Program A weeklong overnight camp held annually for children ages 6–17 with Type 1 diabetes, as well as their brothers, sisters, and friends, providing individualized care in a safe, closely monitored setting staffed by experienced medical professionals and dedicated volunteers at the R.M. Cooper 4-H Leadership Center in Summerton, South Carolina.
• Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Program A leadership development program for teens ages 16–17 that provides structured opportunities to transition from camper to future volunteer roles at camp.
• Healthcare Professional Volunteer Program Recruitment program for licensed medical providers including Nurses, NPs, Dieticians, Certified Diabetes Educators, PAs, Pharmacists, and Physicians to volunteer during camp sessions and provide on-site medical care.
• Camp Store (Bonfire Merchandise) Official online merchandise store offering current and limited edition Camp Adam Fisher branded items through the Bonfire e-commerce platform.
• Donation Program Financial and in-kind donation program enabling supporters to help bring children to camp, grow in confidence with their diabetes, and make lifelong friends. Accepts monetary donations through Zeffy and in-kind supply donations via Amazon Wishlist.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Camp Conrad Chinnock: Diabetes camping organization that operates residential camps for children and teens with Type 1 diabetes across multiple U.S. regions. Directly comparable to Camp Adam Fisher in mission, medically supervised camp model, and target population of T1D youth ages 6-17.
• Florida Diabetes Camps: Network of summer camps in Florida serving children and teens with Type 1 diabetes, providing medically supervised overnight camp experiences. Directly comparable in Southeast U.S. geography, T1D focus, and residential weeklong camp format.
• Camp Kudzu: Georgia-based nonprofit operating overnight and day camps for children and teens with Type 1 diabetes. Direct peer in Southeast geography, T1D-only focus, and medically supported residential camp program.
• Tennessee Camp for Diabetic Children: Summer camp in Tennessee serving children with Type 1 diabetes through a weeklong residential program with medical supervision. Direct peer in Southeast U.S. geography and T1D overnight camp model.
• The Barton Center for Diabetes Education: Massachusetts-based nonprofit operating overnight camps and year-round programs for children with Type 1 diabetes. Direct peer in T1D residential camping mission, clinical volunteer model, and youth diabetes education programming.
• Diabetes Youth Families (DYF): California-based nonprofit operating residential camps and programs for children, teens, and families affected by Type 1 diabetes. Direct peer in mission focus on T1D youth, residential camp format, and family-inclusive programming.
• Camp Joslin: Massachusetts-based overnight camp for children and teens with Type 1 diabetes, operated by the Barton Center. Direct peer in T1D-specific overnight camp model and clinical volunteer infrastructure.

Broad incumbents

• SeriousFun Children's Network: Global network of camps and programs serving children with serious medical conditions, founded by Paul Newman. Comparable as a broader incumbent operating medically supported residential camps, though it spans many conditions beyond T1D.
• Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF): Leading global organization funding Type 1 diabetes research and providing community programs. Comparable in T1D mission and donor base, though not a direct residential camp operator; serves as both adjacent peer and a non-affiliated larger organization in the same disease community.

Emerging players

• Beyond Type 1: National nonprofit serving the T1D community through programming, education, and community-building. Comparable in T1D youth audience and community-led engagement model, though focused on digital programs and advocacy rather than residential camp.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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