Setebaid Services, Inc.

What Setebaid Services, Inc. does

Setebaid Services, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization headquartered in Winfield, Pennsylvania, that delivers diabetes education and peer support through residential summer camp programs for children and teens with Type 1 Diabetes (ages 7-17) and their families. Programs operate seasonally from a camp facility at Mount Luther in Mifflinburg, PA, and include Camp Setebaid at Mount Luther (ages 7-14), the Harrisburg Diabetic Youth Camp/HDYC (ages 7-13), a two-level Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Program (ages 16-17), and a Diabetes Family Conference held at Camp Swatara. Core technology is not software but a structured medical supervision system: 24/7 on-site medical coverage staffed by pediatric endocrinologists, overnight blood glucose checks at 12 AM and 3 AM, continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) overnight, and counselor-to-camper ratios of 1:3 for children under 13 and 1:5 for teens. The proprietary "teachable moments" methodology integrates diabetes self-management education (blood glucose monitoring, insulin administration, recording results) into daily camp activities rather than formal classroom instruction, and is delivered through an interdisciplinary team of medical professionals, certified diabetes educators, and professional teachers using educational psychology techniques.

The organization is supported by long-standing medical-staff partnerships with elite institutions including the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) Diabetes Center, Geisinger Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, Penn State Children's Hospital, A.I. DuPont Hospital for Children, the University of Pennsylvania, and Lancaster General Hospital; healthcare-professional training partnerships with Neumann University, Hunter College, Marist College, Marywood University, East Carolina University, and NYU supply nurse practitioner, physician assistant, dietitian, and endocrinology trainees. The organization is a volunteer-powered operation: only a handful of year-round staff work out of the Winfield office, with Board members, committees, and camp staff all serving as volunteers. Mark Moyer (MBA, MHA) serves as Executive Director. Setebaid Services holds American Camp Association (ACA) accreditation for its diabetes camp programs specifically (not just the host site) and is a member of the Diabetes Education and Camping Association (DECA). Its trademarks Setebaid Services® and Camp Setebaid® are registered; the brand name was coined by campers ("diabetes" spelled backwards, signifying turning diabetes around together).

The business model is a hybrid of fee-for-service and charitable donation revenue. Camper tuition is structured as a four-tier "honor system" with Tier I ($3,700 for HDYC) reflecting true cost, Tier II ($1,300 HDYC; $1,200 Camp Setebaid) and Tier III ($1,050 HDYC) offering subsidized rates, and Tier IV ($50 + campership) providing income-based financial assistance for families at or below 150% of poverty; a $200 non-refundable deposit is required and a $50 late fee applies after May 15. Distribution is primarily direct-to-family via the CampBrain online registration platform, phone/email contact, and healthcare provider referrals from partner institutions. Additional revenue comes from charitable donations to the Campership Fund, event-based fundraising (Dahlias for Diabetes, Dueling Pianos, Cornhole Tournaments), and a Medical Staff Training Support fund. Geographic scope is regional (Pennsylvania); no global footprint is claimed.

Name

Setebaid Services, Inc.

Legal name

Setebaid Services, Inc.

Website

https://setebaidservices.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Setebaid Services, Inc. is a Pennsylvania-based 501(c)(3) not-for-profit that runs residential diabetes summer camp programs for children and teens with Type 1 Diabetes (ages 7-17), combining hands-on self-management education, 24/7 medical supervision, and peer-support programming.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Diabetes Education Summer Camps

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (72121)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG), Group Camping & Scout Camps (THAGAOAI), Health Education & Parent Coaching (Sleep, Safety, Illness Management) (EDACAMAN)

Keywords

• Diabetes summer camps
• Pediatric diabetes education
• Youth diabetes support
• Medical supervision camps
• Diabetes camping programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Winfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Camper Registration Fees: Tiered pricing system for summer camp tuition. Tier I covers full cost, Tiers II and III are subsidized rates, and Tier IV provides income-based financial assistance. Fees range from $50 + campership to $3,700 depending on tier selected.
2. Donations and Campership Fund: Charitable donations from individuals, companies, agencies, and civic clubs support the campership fund which helps families afford camp fees.
3. Event Fundraising: Events such as Dahlias for Diabetes, Dueling Pianos, and Cornhole Tournaments generate donations to support camp operations and scholarships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Setebaid Services, Inc. operates residential summer camp programs for children and teens with Type 1 Diabetes, combining outdoor camp activities with hands-on diabetes self-management education under 24/7 on-site medical supervision. The core offerings are Camp Setebaid at Mount Luther (ages 7-14) and the Harrisburg Diabetic Youth Camp (ages 7-13), supplemented by a Counselor-in-Training leadership program for ages 16-17, a Diabetes Family Conference, and a Campership financial assistance fund. The organization is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit accredited by the American Camp Association.

Product overview

Setebaid Services, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization offering diabetes summer camp programs for children and teens with diabetes and their families. The core portfolio consists of Camp Setebaid at Mount Luther (ages 7-14), the Harrisburg Diabetic Youth Camp (ages 7-13), and a Counselor-in-Training Program (ages 16-17), all operating from the Mount Luther location in Mifflinburg, PA. The organization also runs a Diabetes Family Conference and provides financial assistance through the Setebaid Campership Fund. Programs take a fun, hands-on approach where diabetes education is integrated into daily activities rather than formal classes, emphasizing that campers 'catch not taught' diabetes management skills while building independence, friendships, and a supportive community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Setebaid Services: 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization providing diabetes education and support summer camp programs for children and teens with diabetes.

Products and services

• Camp Setebaid at Mount Luther Residential summer camp program at Mount Luther in Mifflinburg, PA, serving youth with Type 1 Diabetes ages 7-14. Under 24/7 medical supervision with pediatric endocrinologists on-site, campers participate in age-specific outdoor activities while building diabetes self-management skills (blood glucose checks, insulin administration, recording results) through hands-on daily experience in a setting where diabetes is the norm.
• Harrisburg Diabetic Youth Camp (HDYC) One-week residential summer camp for children and tweens with diabetes ages 7-13, combining recreational activities (boating, arts and crafts, archery, sports) with diabetes self-management education under medical professional supervision. The HDYC joined the Setebaid Services portfolio in 1998 and operates at the Mount Luther site in Mifflinburg, PA.
• Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Program Two-level progressive leadership development program for teens ages 16-17 with Type 1 Diabetes. CIT I provides training and team building, while CIT II offers practical experience working directly with campers at the Harrisburg Diabetic Youth Camp. The program develops future camp counselors from within the diabetic youth community.
• Diabetes Family Conference (DFC) Full-day family programming event held at Camp Swatara offering educational sessions for parents while children and teens with diabetes participate in supervised camp activities. Siblings are invited, with separate programming tracks for children ages 3-12 and teens ages 13-18 (including high ropes course and zip lining). The conference provides diabetes education, family peer support, and respite for the whole family.
• Setebaid Campership Fund Financial assistance program comprising a Sliding-Scale Fee Program for families needing partial help with camp fees and a Financial Assistance Program covering full camper fees (with a small application processing fee) for families living at or below 150 percent of the federal poverty line. The fund is supported by charitable donations and is designed to ensure that camp is accessible to all children with diabetes regardless of ability to pay.

Quantifiable outcome

• Campers return home with new sense of independence and understanding of diabetes management
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) Diabetes CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCHOP Diabetes Center provides pediatric endocrinologists and medical staff to serve as Medical Directors at Setebaid diabetes camps. These are the same experts other physicians contact when seeking expertise for their patients.
• Geisinger Department of Pediatric EndocrinologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeisinger Department of Pediatric Endocrinology provides medical professionals to serve on the medical team at diabetes camps, bringing expertise from a leading healthcare system.
• PennState University Children's Hospital Department of EndocrinologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPenn State Children's Hospital provides endocrinology department staff to serve as medical staff at camp, contributing expertise from a major academic medical center.
• The Hospital of the University of PennsylvaniamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides medical staff for diabetes camp medical team, bringing expertise from a leading academic medical center.
• Lancaster General Hospital Family Practice ProgrammajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily Practice Program contributes medical residents and staff to the camp medical team for hands-on training experience.
• Neumann University Nurse Practitioner ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNurse practitioner students gain practical experience in pediatric diabetes care at camp as part of their training program.
• A.I. DuPont Hospital for Children, Department of Pediatric EndocrinologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA.I. DuPont Hospital provides pediatric endocrinology faculty who actively participate in diabetes summer camps, bringing specialized expertise to camp programs.
• Hunter College Department of NutritionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNutrition program students train at diabetes camp, gaining practical experience in dietary management for Type 1 Diabetes.
• Marist College (Physician Assistant Program)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhysician assistant students receive hands-on diabetes management training as part of their clinical education.
• Marywood University Department of Nutrition and DieteticsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent dietitians train at camp to improve optimal nutritional care skills for campers and learn dietary management for diabetes.
• East Carolina University Department of Pediatric EndocrinologyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity department providing pediatric endocrinology trainees for diabetes camp education programs.
• New York University Department of NutritionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNYU nutrition students gain practical experience in diabetes dietary management at camp.
• Diabetes Education and Camping Association (DECA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSetebaid Services is a member of DECA, the Diabetes Education and Camping Association, a professional organization for diabetes camping programs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Children with Diabetes: Online community and education resource for families of children with diabetes, including the annual Friends for Life conference; thematically aligned with Setebaid's family-education mission and a potential partner/channel.
• DECA (Diabetes Education and Camping Association): Professional membership association for diabetes camping programs of which Setebaid is itself a member; relevant as an ecosystem peer and industry convener rather than a direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• JDRF (Breakthrough T1D): National T1D-focused nonprofit funding research and providing community support for T1D families; Setebaid is a complementary grassroots service provider within the broader JDRF-supported T1D ecosystem.
• American Diabetes Association (ADA Camps): The national ADA operates a network of diabetes camps across the U.S. and is a broader incumbent in the same mission space, offering overlapping residential and day-camp programming for T1D youth.

Direct peers

• Camp Joslin: Historically operated by the Joslin Diabetes Center, Camp Joslin is a long-running residential camp for boys with diabetes and a closely comparable peer in the T1D youth camp category.
• Camp Kudzu: Georgia-based nonprofit providing summer camps, family weekends, and year-round programs for children and teens living with Type 1 Diabetes — directly comparable mission, age range, and experiential learning model.
• Barton Center for Diabetes Education: Massachusetts-based nonprofit operating Camp Clara Barton and other diabetes education programs for children and families with Type 1 Diabetes, directly comparable in mission, population served, and residential camp model.
• DYF (Diabetes Youth & Families): California nonprofit operating Bearskin Meadow Camp and family programs that provide diabetes education and camp experiences for T1D youth — direct mission, programming, and operating-model peer to Setebaid.
• Camp Sweeney: Texas-based residential camp for children with diabetes, offering a multi-week summer program with on-site medical supervision — a direct comparable in programming and target population.

Regional players

• Florida Diabetes Camp: Regional diabetes camp organization serving Florida and the Southeast with overnight and day camp programs for T1D youth, comparable in mission but operating in a different geography than Setebaid.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@setebaidservices-type1diab963?si=QDyRKEKKp8zg6hu3
• Facebookfacebook.com/CampSetebaid
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/setebaid-services

Compliance1 record

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Profiles1 record

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