For more than seven decades, ADA Camp has equipped children living with diabetes with lifelong skills to manage diabetes while their families can be confident that they are in a safe and fun-filled environment

ARLINGTON, Va., May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Registration is open for the 2026 American Diabetes Association^® (ADA) Camp season, offering children and families a medically safe and empowering environment to not only learn, but connect with peers and thrive while living with diabetes.

The ADA hosts over 40 camps in 28 states across the country, featuring weekend or week-long day or overnight sessions that are designed for children and teens living with diabetes, their families, and now adults living with diabetes. Beyond the usual camp basics such as food, fun, and adventure, ADA camps offer 24/7 care from skilled medical staff.

“ADA camps provide a fun, traditional camp experience, combined with crucial hands-on education to help campers build the confidence and skills needed to manage their diabetes. The ADA is proud to provide a safe environment that also serves as a connecting point for children to develop lifelong friendships,” said Charles “Chuck” Henderson, the ADA’s chief executive officer.

In the United States, 364,000 children and adolescents are living with diabetes, 314,000 of whom are living with type 1 diabetes. These children and their families must navigate daily challenges and evaluate every bite they eat, every physical activity they undertake, and every symptom they experience, often leading to feelings of isolation and stress. ADA Camp offers a much-needed reprieve for both children and their families.

This year, the ADA is reaching more children, teens, and adults living with diabetes through new camps, including:

• Camp Limitless in Missouri
• Camp Trailblazers (for families affected by type 2 diabetes) in California
• Camp Korelitz Teen Weekend in Ohio
• Camp Carolina Trails Adult Weekend in North Carolina
• Camp AZDA Teen Weekend in Arizona

Results from post-camp surveys continue to show the powerful impact of ADA Camp. In 2025, families reported seeing a significant increase in diabetes management skills and overall confidence after camp, including:

• Diabetes skills
• Drawing up insulin
• Rotating injection sites
• Accurately counting carbs
• Changing insulin pump site/set
• Making healthy food choices
• Recognizing low blood glucose (blood sugar)
• Managing their diabetes
• Making new friends
• Learning new skills
• Improving self-confidence

Thanks to the generous contributions from sponsors, donors, and partners, the ADA offers reduced camp fees and additional financial support for families in need, ensuring every child can experience the transformative magic of camp.

To register and learn more about ADA Camp, visit diabetes.org/camp.

To schedule an interview, please email press@diabetes.org.

About the American Diabetes Association
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is the nation’s leading voluntary health organization fighting to end diabetes and helping people thrive. This year, the ADA celebrates 85 years of driving discovery and research to prevent, manage, treat, and ultimately cure diabetes—and we’re not stopping. There are over 155 million Americans living with diabetes or prediabetes. Through advocacy, program development, and education, we’re fighting for them all. To learn more or to get involved, visit us at diabetes.org or call 1-800-DIABETES (800-342-2383). Join us in the fight on Facebook (American Diabetes Association), Spanish Facebook (Asociación Americana de la Diabetes), LinkedIn (American Diabetes Association), and Instagram (@AmDiabetesAssn). To learn more about how we are advocating for everyone affected by diabetes, visit us on X (@AmDiabetesAssn).

Contact: Virginia Cramer (703) 253-4927
press@diabetes.org

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SOURCE American Diabetes Association