Camp Conrad Chinnock - 1st Year Leadership/CIT
Leadership program for teens with type 1 diabetes, focusing on advanced skills and mentorship.
▌ Editor's read Camp Conrad Chinnock is an ACA accredited overnight camp, with accreditation valid through 2025, and holds California state license number 360900001. The camp has been operating for over 75 years, founded by Dr. William Chinnock, and is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving children and teens with Type 1 diabetes. Their website explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks. The camp has a 4.9-star rating on Google based on 100 reviews, with many parents praising the specialized medical care, educational components, and the positive impact on their children's independence and confidence in managing their diabetes. The program focuses on empowering campers through diabetes education and fostering a supportive community. Social media handles include @campconradchinnock on Instagram and CampConradChinnock on Facebook.
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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 17–19
Camp Conrad Chinnock - 1st Year Leadership/CIT serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in specialty, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.
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: 17–19
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 42425 Barton Flats Rd, Mentone, CA 92359, USA
- Phone: (909) 866-4113
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: 1st Year Leadership/CIT (Ages 17-19 years old) is $750 per camper.
↗ What parents like
- Develops leadership skills
- Mentorship opportunities
↘ Watch for
- Only for older teens
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Conrad Chinnock - 1st Year Leadership/CIT
- What ages does Camp Conrad Chinnock - 1st Year Leadership/CIT accept?
- Camp Conrad Chinnock - 1st Year Leadership/CIT is open to children ages 17–19. 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 - 1st Year Leadership/CIT cost?
- Camp Conrad Chinnock - 1st Year Leadership/CIT publishes $750/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 - 1st Year Leadership/CIT's hours?
- Camp Conrad Chinnock - 1st Year Leadership/CIT 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 - 1st Year Leadership/CIT accredited?
- Yes — Camp Conrad Chinnock - 1st Year Leadership/CIT 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 - 1st Year Leadership/CIT?
- Camp Conrad Chinnock - 1st Year Leadership/CIT 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 - 1st Year Leadership/CIT provide lunch?
- Yes — Camp Conrad Chinnock - 1st Year Leadership/CIT 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 - 1st Year Leadership/CIT compare to other specialty camps in Mentone?
- Camp Conrad Chinnock - 1st Year Leadership/CIT is one of 7 specialty camps in Mentone 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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