Camp Conrad Chinnock - 2nd Year Leadership/CIT Program
Advanced leadership program for young adults with type 1 diabetes.
▌ Editor's read The website for Camp Conrad Chinnock loads successfully and presents as a legitimate camp for children with Type 1 diabetes. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with an expiration year of 2025, indicating adherence to industry standards. The camp has been operating for over 70 years, founded by Dr. William V. Chinnock, and is run by a nonprofit organization. The camp's program is overnight, specifically designed for youth with Type 1 diabetes, offering a supportive environment for learning self-management skills. The website explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for Camp Conrad Chinnock show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with many parents praising the specialized medical care and the positive impact on their children's independence. The camp's medical team is highlighted, including endocrinologists, nurses, and dietitians, ensuring comprehensive health management for campers.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 195670+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 16–17
Camp Conrad Chinnock - 2nd Year Leadership/CIT Program 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
- 1956 (70 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 16–17
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 4600 Barton Flats Rd, Mentone, CA 92359
- Phone: 909-866-4156
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: 2nd Year Leadership/CIT Program (Ages 18-19 years old) is $750 per camper.
↗ What parents like
- Advanced leadership training
- Prepares for camp staff roles
↘ Watch for
- Very specific age range
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Conrad Chinnock - 2nd Year Leadership/CIT Program
- What ages does Camp Conrad Chinnock - 2nd Year Leadership/CIT Program accept?
- Camp Conrad Chinnock - 2nd Year Leadership/CIT Program is open to children ages 16–17. 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 - 2nd Year Leadership/CIT Program cost?
- Camp Conrad Chinnock - 2nd Year Leadership/CIT Program 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 - 2nd Year Leadership/CIT Program's hours?
- Camp Conrad Chinnock - 2nd Year Leadership/CIT Program 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 - 2nd Year Leadership/CIT Program accredited?
- Yes — Camp Conrad Chinnock - 2nd Year Leadership/CIT Program is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 70 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 - 2nd Year Leadership/CIT Program?
- Camp Conrad Chinnock - 2nd Year Leadership/CIT Program is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 70 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 - 2nd Year Leadership/CIT Program provide lunch?
- Yes — Camp Conrad Chinnock - 2nd Year Leadership/CIT Program 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 - 2nd Year Leadership/CIT Program compare to other specialty camps in Mentone?
- Camp Conrad Chinnock - 2nd Year Leadership/CIT Program 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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