Florida Diabetes Camp

What Florida Diabetes Camp does

Florida Diabetes Camp (legal name: Florida Camp for Children and Youth with Diabetes, Inc.) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1970 by Dr. Arlan Rosenbloom that operates medically supervised camp programs for children and teens with Type 1 diabetes across Florida. The organization runs six overnight summer camp sessions (Dogwood Acres Camp, Camp Winona, Pee-Wee Camp, Fun Sports Camp, Adventure Cycling Camp) serving over 500 youngsters ages 5-18 annually, plus 6-10 weekend sessions (Teen Weekend, Sam Fuld's T1D Sports Camp, Bring-a-Friend Weekend, Family Weekends) reaching over 700 additional youngsters and families. Programs are delivered at four partner facilities throughout Florida (YMCA Camp Winona in De Leon Springs, Rotary's Camp Florida in Brandon, Dogwood Acres in Chipley, and Branford), with 24-hour medical supervision staffed by 25+ volunteer pediatric endocrinologists and APRNs from major Florida health systems including UF Health, Tampa General, Nemours, BayCare, USF Health, and Johns Hopkins.

The business is built around a donation-dependent nonprofit model generating revenue from individual contributions, camper registration fees ($100 per weekend session, $25 deposit), and substantial in-kind volunteer services (over 200 volunteers annually donating $500,000+ in medical and professional services). Technology is operational rather than proprietary: the organization uses CampMinder/CampInTouch for online registration, medical forms, and camper information management, along with SMS communications. The core differentiator is the domain-specialized medical management protocols for T1D, including blood glucose monitoring, insulin administration, and CGM/insulin pump integration. The Camperships program provides need-blind financial assistance (full scholarships for families at or below 150% Federal Poverty Line, Medicaid/Medicare/SNAP recipients, and newly diagnosed campers; partial scholarships up to 250% FPL), with no governmental funding or national diabetes organization underwriting.

Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, relying on referrals from pediatric endocrinologists and diabetes educators, word-of-mouth among T1D families, and the ACA accreditation trust signal. The organization is governed by an independent volunteer Board of Directors with a four-person core management team (Medical Director, VP Operations, Director of Programs, Administrative Coordinator).

Name

Florida Diabetes Camp

Legal name

Florida Camp for Children and Youth with Diabetes, Inc.

Website

https://floridadiabetescamp.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Florida Diabetes Camp is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1970 that runs medically supervised summer camps and weekend programs for children and teens with Type 1 diabetes across Florida, serving 500+ summer campers and 700+ weekend participants annually with 24-hour pediatric endocrinologist supervision.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Disease-Focused Camps

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Campgrounds (721211), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Campgrounds & RV Parks (Developed Sites) (THAGAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA), Traditional Campgrounds (Tent & Mixed-Use) (THAMAJAB), Adventure Base Camps (Trek/Climb/Expedition Camps) (THAGAOAG), Family & Recreation Campgrounds (Amenities/Activities Focus) (THAMAJAJ)

Keywords

• Diabetes camp programs
• Summer camp programs
• Weekend camp retreats
• Pediatric diabetes education
• Campership financial assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Gainesville, FL

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: Tax-deductible donations from individuals, families, and supporters who believe in the mission. The organization is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization (EIN 23-7098099). No governmental money and not underwritten by any national diabetes organization. Donations are essential for programs to continue and grow.
2. Camper Registration Fees: Program fees cover accommodation, meals, snacks, supplies, and educational materials. Weekend camps cost $100 per camper/family member. $25 deposit required at application.
3. Volunteer Services (In-Kind): Over 200 volunteers donate services worth over $500,000 annually including physicians, nurses, dietitians, psychologists, medical students, and teachers providing medical care, education, and supervision.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Florida Diabetes Camp runs medically supervised overnight summer camps and weekend retreat programs for children and youth (ages 5-18) living with Type 1 diabetes across multiple Florida locations. Each session combines traditional camp recreation with diabetes education, 24-hour medical supervision by pediatric endocrinologists, blood glucose monitoring, insulin administration, and CGM/pump support. Programs are supported by a Campership financial assistance program that ensures access regardless of a family's ability to pay.

Product overview

Florida Diabetes Camp operates a portfolio of overnight summer camps and weekend programs across Florida for children and teens with type 1 diabetes. The organization runs six summer session types: Dogwood Acres Camp (ages 7-12), Adventure Cycling Camp (ages 15-18), Pee-Wee Camp (ages 5-9), Fun Sports Camp (ages 15-18), and Camp Winona (two sessions for ages 9-14). Weekend offerings include Teen Weekend (ages 12-17), Sam Fuld's T1D Sports Camp (ages 8-17), Bring-a-Friend Weekend (ages 5-11), and Family Weekends. All programs combine recreational activities with diabetes education sessions conducted by pediatric endocrinologists and diabetes educators, supported by medical teams providing 24-hour care including blood glucose monitoring and insulin administration. The Camperships financial assistance program ensures accessibility regardless of financial circumstances.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dogwood Acres Camp A 5-day overnight summer camp program for children ages 7-12 located at a 457-acre facility in Chipley, FL, combining outdoor activities with diabetes education and 24-hour medical supervision by pediatric endocrinologists.
• Camp Winona Week-long overnight summer camp near Ocala National Forest with two sessions for ages 9-14, offering swimming, canoeing, fun-yaking, blobbing, sports, cabin challenges, and evening activities with on-site medical staff and diabetes education.
• Pee-Wee Camp A 6-day summer camp for the youngest campers ages 5-9 at Rotary's Camp Florida near Tampa, featuring nature explorations, swimming, arts and crafts, and evening activities with diabetes management support.
• Fun Sports Camp A 6-day sports summer camp for ages 15-18 based at Rotary's Camp Florida in Brandon, FL, traveling to Tampa Bay area venues for basketball, volleyball, soccer, tennis, golf, baseball, water skiing, and more, with diabetes management support.
• Adventure Cycling Camp A 5-day adventure summer camp for ages 15-18 featuring daily 10-mile bicycle rides through Florida trails and springs, plus swimming, tubing, and canoeing, with diabetes management support.
• Teen Weekend A weekend camp program for adolescents ages 12-17 featuring peer connections, diabetes management discussions led by medical professionals, and social activities including luaus, sports, and dances.
• Sam Fuld's T1D Sports Camp A sports weekend camp for young athletes ages 8-17 featuring basketball, soccer, and golf with coaches and athletes who have Type 1 diabetes, with educational sessions on integrating diabetes management into athletic routines.
• Bring-a-Friend Weekend An introductory weekend camp for children ages 5-11, especially first-time campers, allowing them to bring a friend for support while participating in swimming, sports, and arts and crafts.
• Family Weekends Family retreat programs held throughout Florida providing diabetes education, nutrition education, psycho-social support, and opportunities for families to connect with healthcare providers outside hospital settings.
• Camperships (Financial Assistance Program) A financial assistance program offering full or partial scholarships for camp attendance based on income eligibility, Medicaid/Medicare enrollment, school meal program eligibility, SNAP/TANF enrollment, or extenuating financial circumstances, including automatic full Camperships for newly diagnosed campers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 500 youngsters ages 5-18 served at six summer sessions annually
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, moderate and minor.

• Tallahassee Memorial HealthCarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical staff from Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare provide medical supervision and support for Dogwood Acres Camp sessions in the Florida Panhandle. Pediatric endocrinologists and healthcare professionals volunteer to ensure camper safety and diabetes management.
• UF Health (University of Florida)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple pediatric endocrinologists from UF Health (Angelina Bernier, Kristin Dayton, Tim Foster, Paul Hiers, Michael Haller, Colleen Gutman, Laura Jacobsen, Desmond Schatz) serve as volunteer medical staff at camp programs. UF Health Dean highlighted educational value for medical students.
• YMCA Camp WinonacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYMCA Camp Winona in De Leon Springs serves as the primary location for Camp Winona sessions, the largest summer camp programs hosting ages 9-14 in Central Florida.
• Rotary's Camp FloridacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRotary's Camp Florida in Brandon hosts Pee-Wee Camp, Fun Sports Camp, Teen Weekend, Sam Fuld's T1D Sports Camp, Bring-a-Friend Weekend, and Family Weekend programs.
• Dogwood Acres CampcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDogwood Acres Campground in Chipley, FL hosts the Dogwood Acres Camp for ages 7-12 in the Florida Panhandle. A 457-acre facility with forests and streams.
• Medical Schools and UniversitiesmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with medical schools and universities across the country allow students to earn academic credit and clinical experiences. University of Florida Dean noted educational opportunities contribute significantly to professional growth.
• Sam FuldcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormer MLB player Sam Fuld (Philadelphia Phillies) partners with Florida Diabetes Camp to host Sam Fuld's T1D Sports Camp, inspiring young athletes ages 8-17 to pursue sports while managing diabetes. Fuld, who has T1D himself, leads the program.
• Tampa Bay RaysminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTampa Bay Rays professional baseball team provides facilities at Tropicana Field for evening camp activities, offering Fun Sports Camp participants an opportunity to attend a professional baseball game.
• American Camp AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACA accreditation verifies that Florida Diabetes Camp meets rigorous standards for health, safety, and program quality. The ACA logo is displayed on the website as a trust signal for families.
• BayCaremoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerPediatric endocrinologists from BayCare health system (Grace Dougan, Anne Lenz) serve as volunteer medical staff at camp sessions.
• Nemours Children's HealthmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Ranjit Shenoy from Nemours Children's Health serves as volunteer medical staff at camp sessions.
• USF Health (University of South Florida)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerPediatric endocrinologists from USF Health (Henry Rodriguez, Danielle Gomez Reynolds) and Tampa General Hospital serve as volunteer medical staff at camp sessions.
• Arnold Palmer HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Erin Greenup from Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children serves as volunteer medical staff at camp sessions.
• Johns Hopkins MedicineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRebeka Tramble, APRN from Johns Hopkins Medicine serves as volunteer medical staff at camp sessions.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Diabetes Youth & Families (DYF): DYF runs residential camps and family programs for children with Type 1 diabetes in California. It mirrors FDC's medical-supervision approach, ACA-style accreditation, multi-age programming (5-18), and integration of healthcare professional volunteers from leading regional medical centers.
• Setebaid Services: Setebaid Services operates residential summer camps for children and teens with Type 1 diabetes across multiple Pennsylvania sites. It is highly comparable on mission, medically-supervised programming, donor-funded operating model, and family retreat offerings.
• Camp Kudzu: Camp Kudzu operates residential summer camps and year-round programs for children and teens with Type 1 diabetes in Georgia. It is the closest geographic and mission-aligned peer to Florida Diabetes Camp, sharing the medically-supervised model, healthcare volunteer pipeline, and family-support programming.
• Barton Center for Diabetes Education: The Barton Center operates the Clara Barton Camp for girls and Camp Joslyn for boys with Type 1 diabetes in Massachusetts, alongside year-round programs and family weekends. It is a direct mission peer with a similarly established 501(c)(3) operating model and healthcare volunteer pipeline.

Broad incumbents

• Victory Junction: Victory Junction is a North Carolina-based residential camp serving children with chronic medical conditions including diabetes. It is comparable as a mission-aligned special-needs camp organization but operates at broader scale and across multiple diagnoses rather than focusing exclusively on T1D.
• Camp For All: Camp For All is a Texas-based barrier-free camp serving children and adults with chronic illnesses and disabilities. It is comparable on the medically-supervised overnight camp model and ACA accreditation, though it spans many diagnoses rather than specializing in T1D.
• Camp Sunshine: Camp Sunshine provides year-round camp and retreat programs in Maine for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. It overlaps with FDC on family-retreat programming, medical supervision, and ACA-accredited facilities, though it serves multiple diagnoses.
• Center for Courageous Kids: The Center for Courageous Kids operates a Kentucky-based medical camp serving children with serious illnesses including diabetes. It is comparable on the residential-camp-plus-medical-supervision structure but operates across multiple diagnoses and runs year-round programming.
• American Diabetes Association (ADA) Camps: The ADA operates a national network of diabetes camps across multiple states, providing the same medically-supervised camp model FDC delivers in Florida. As a broad national incumbent, it overlaps on programming and audience but does not focus on Florida-specific operations.

Regional players

• Barretstown: Barretstown is a Serious Fun Children's Network camp in Ireland serving children with serious illnesses including Type 1 diabetes. It is comparable on the residential medically-supported camp model and family programming, though it operates in Europe rather than competing directly with FDC in Florida.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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