Bearskin Meadow Camp - Teen Camp
Bearskin Meadow Camp offers a unique overnight experience for teens with Type 1 Diabetes, focusing on diabetes management, education, and traditional camp ac...
▌ Editor's read The Diabetes Youth Families (DYF) website, dyf.org, loads successfully and details the Bearskin Meadow Camp, including a specific Teen Camp program. The camp is ACA accredited, with its accreditation expiring in 2025, as confirmed by the ACA directory. DYF was founded in 1938 by Dr. Mary B. Olney, indicating over 80 years of operation. The camp is an overnight program, and DYF is a nonprofit organization. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. While a specific staff-to-camper ratio isn't explicitly stated, the site emphasizes a high level of medical supervision. Google reviews for 'Bearskin Meadow Camp' show a strong rating, often highlighting the positive impact on campers' diabetes management skills and sense of community. Social media handles include @diabetesyouthfoundation on Instagram and 'diabetesyouthfoundation' on Facebook, both actively promoting camp activities and community engagement.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 194680+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 14–17
Bearskin Meadow Camp - Teen Camp 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
- 1946 (80 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 14–17
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 60000 E Kings Canyon Rd, Dunlap, CA 93621, USA
- Cost notes: USD. Tiered pricing available. Financial aid is available.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Bearskin Meadow Camp - Teen Camp
- What ages does Bearskin Meadow Camp - Teen Camp accept?
- Bearskin Meadow Camp - Teen Camp is open to children ages 14–17. 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 Bearskin Meadow Camp - Teen Camp cost?
- Bearskin Meadow Camp - Teen Camp publishes $1,195/week for the standard session. USD. Tiered pricing available. Financial aid is available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Bearskin Meadow Camp - Teen Camp's hours?
- Bearskin Meadow Camp - Teen Camp 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 Bearskin Meadow Camp - Teen Camp accredited?
- Yes — Bearskin Meadow Camp - Teen Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 80 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 Bearskin Meadow Camp - Teen Camp?
- Bearskin Meadow Camp - Teen Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 80 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 Bearskin Meadow Camp - Teen Camp provide lunch?
- Bearskin Meadow Camp - Teen Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
Planning guides
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