A great place for kids

Improving the lives of children with insulin-dependent diabetes through education, recreation, and support programs which inspire and empower.

A great place for kids

Improving the lives of children with insulin-dependent diabetes through education, recreation, and support programs which inspire and empower.

A great place for kids

Improving the lives of children with insulin-dependent diabetes through education, recreation, and support programs which inspire and empower.

Latest News & Events

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CAMP JOSLIN AND CLARA BARTON CAMPERS

We want to give you an update on the summer. We are currently in the process of updating cabins at Camp Joslin – an exciting and much needed upgrade to allow for newer, larger cabins that will also have their own bathrooms and showers. However, due to construction delays and supply chain issues, construction will still be underway during the summer program. After much consideration, we believe that for the safety of all and for the best camp experience, Camp Joslin will be held at Clara Barton Camp this summer. Cabins will be designated to separate Camp Joslin and Clara Barton participants. Even though construction is happening in the cabin areas of Camp Joslin, campers will still be traveling over to use the pond, climbing wall, wiffle ball fields, and mini golf course. Also,

Summer 2023 Registration

Our summer 2023 programs are open for registration. Please click here for online registration or PDF materials to print and mail to us. Paper applications were mailed to recent campers. Please click here for our calendar of programs. We offer one- and two-week resident camp programs, day camps in multiple locations, and an adventure program. Campers can create a Barton fundraising page and begin raising funds for their 2023 summer camp fee. To get started on your fundraising page, please click here. NEW: Campers attending Sessions 4, 4A, and 4B at both Clara Barton Camp and Camp Joslin may now bring a friend or sibling who does not have diabetes with them to these sessions. The friend or sibling will also pay a $50 registration fee and a reduced camp fee. Space is limited for friends and siblings, and no financial aid is available for this group.

Annual Auction — April 29, 2023; 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Please join us in person at the Penta Dining Hall at Camp Joslin in Charlton for our annual auction. This fun evening features silent and live auctions, appetizers, dinner, and desserts. Tickets must be purchased in advance, and space is limited. For ticket information, donations to support the event, or sponsorship information, please click here. If you have any questions, please call 508-987-2056, Ext. 2011 or email events@bartoncenter.org. Can’t attend but would like to support camp? Please consider donating an item that can be used in a basket. Items such as tickets to events, parks, museums; gift certificates to restaurants, salons, bookstores, etc. are always popular in our silent auction. We thank you for your support!

Fall, Winter, Spring Programs

We have many weekend programs for children ages 6-16. Join us for an extended five-day Winter Camp program in December, Wizarding World of Camp in February, or Color Wars Weekend in April. If you prefer, we also offer family programs such as our Fall Family Weekend in October for the whole family or our Springtime Family/Caregiver Camp in May.

Barton Fundraising Campaigns

Support one of our campaigns on Classy. This is an easy way to fundraise to support camp programs or make online donations directly to the campaign of your choice including our new Special Occasions campaign.

Online Camp Store

Check out our online camp store for camp apparel and other merchandise. We have Camp Joslin and Clara Barton Camp shirts, hoodies, joggers, and many other items to choose from, even including a baby onesie. Each item can be ordered in an assortment of colors. If you’re looking for a gift for your camper or just want something for yourself, click here for the site.