Camp Conrad Chinnock
A summer camp for children and teens with Type 1 diabetes, offering traditional camp activities with medical support.
▌ Editor's read Camp Conrad Chinnock's website loads successfully, presenting a clear focus on providing a summer camp experience for children and teens with Type 1 diabetes. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with an expiration year of 2025, and holds California state license #360900001. The 'About Us' section indicates the camp has been operating for 75 years, founded by Dr. Robert Chinnock, and is run by a non-profit organization. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Programs are overnight, offering a blend of traditional camp activities with diabetes management education. Google reviews average 4.9 stars from 100 reviews, with parents frequently praising the supportive and knowledgeable medical staff and the positive impact on their children's confidence in managing diabetes. Social media presence includes an Instagram handle @campconradchinnock and a Facebook page @CampConradChinnock.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 195175+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 7–17
Camp Conrad Chinnock is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. specialty programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1951 (75 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 7–17
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 43900 Jenks Lake Rd W, Angelus Oaks, CA 92305
- Phone: 909-867-7878
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Youth Session 1 (Ages 7-12 years old) is $875 per camper.
↗ What parents like
- Medical support for diabetes
- Traditional camp activities
↘ Watch for
- Only for youth with type 1 diabetes
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Conrad Chinnock
- What ages does Camp Conrad Chinnock accept?
- Camp Conrad Chinnock is open to children ages 7–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Camp Conrad Chinnock cost?
- Camp Conrad Chinnock publishes $875/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Conrad Chinnock's hours?
- Camp Conrad Chinnock runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Is Camp Conrad Chinnock accredited?
- Yes — Camp Conrad Chinnock is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 75 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
- Who runs Camp Conrad Chinnock?
- Camp Conrad Chinnock is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 75 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Camp Conrad Chinnock provide lunch?
- Yes — Camp Conrad Chinnock includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
- How does Camp Conrad Chinnock compare to other specialty camps in Angelus Oaks?
- Camp Conrad Chinnock is one of 7 specialty camps in Angelus Oaks that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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