If you’re not quite ready for an overnight program but still want an amazing experience alongside other children ages 5–15 with type 1 diabetes, Barton’s summer day camps are a perfect fit.
Each summer, Barton’s specially trained counseling staff—many of whom also have type 1 diabetes—travel across Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New York to bring camp to you. Every day is packed with classic day-camp fun, including swimming, indoor and outdoor sports, arts and crafts, and music. It’s a great introduction to camp life for children with diabetes, and you’ll be surprised how incredible it feels to spend a week where everyone just gets it. You’ll even get to play special diabetes-themed games.
Parents can feel confident, too. Our staff create a safe, supportive environment and assist campers with blood glucose monitoring and insulin doses three times a day.
Please click here for online registration or PDF camper application materials to print and mail.
Danvers Day Camp: Danvers, MA
Coed, Ages 5-15
Counselors-In-Training, Ages 14-15
Danvers Day Camp at St. John’s Preparatory School offers campers an amazing week exploring the 175-acre campus while enjoying a variety of activities, including swimming, sports, arts and crafts, music, and classic camp games. They’ll also have the chance to build lasting friendships and gain skills to better manage type 1 diabetes.
Convenient pick-up and drop-off locations, along with access to public transportation, make getting to and from camp easy for families.
Worcester Day Camp: Camp Joslin, Charlton, MA
Coed, Ages 5-15
Counselors-in-Training, Ages 14-15
Worcester Day Camp at Camp Joslin is packed with nonstop fun! Swim, boat, canoe, get creative with arts and crafts, and dive into crazy camp games. Make friends that will stick with you all summer, enjoy picnic lunches, and learn cool tips for managing type 1 diabetes—all while having the best summer ever!
The Rainbow Club: Greenwich, CT
Coed, Ages 5-15
Counselors-in-Training, Ages 14-15
Rainbow Club in Greenwich, CT offers campers a week full of diabetes education, crazy camp games, arts and crafts, and water fun—including a Slip ‘n Slide! Join in the laughter, the learning, and the excitement, and make friendships that will last a lifetime.
Long Island Day Camp: Old Westbury, NY
Coed, Ages 5-15
Counselors-in-Training, Ages 14-15
Barton Day Camp Long Island kicks off another amazing season! Spend a week full of fun and adventure, enjoying camp favorites like swimming, arts and crafts, and doctor dodgeball—and discover the exciting surprises we have planned for an unforgettable summer. We can’t wait to see you!