Camp Maverick
Overnight camp for children with type 1 diabetes, offering traditional camp activities with medical supervision.
▌ Editor's read The website for Camp Maverick loads successfully and describes it as a day camp for children and teens with type 1 and type 2 diabetes in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. It is operated by the American Diabetes Association, a non-profit organization, and focuses on providing a safe and educational environment for campers to manage their diabetes while enjoying camp activities. The site mentions that medical supervision is provided by healthcare professionals from Children's Health. The program type is clearly day camp. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, state licensing, specific staff ratios, or background check policies on the provided page. Social media handles are not directly linked from this specific camp page. Google reviews for 'Camp Maverick' are not specific to this diabetes camp, making it difficult to assess public perception.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 8–17
Camp Maverick is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. traditional day camp 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
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 8–17
- Address: YMCA Camp Copneconic, 10407 N Fenton Rd, Fenton, MI 48430
- Phone: 248-433-2060
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Programs cost $1
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Maverick
- What ages does Camp Maverick accept?
- Camp Maverick is open to children ages 8–17. 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 Maverick cost?
- Camp Maverick publishes $1/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Who runs Camp Maverick?
- Camp Maverick is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Camp Maverick provide lunch?
- Yes — Camp Maverick 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Camp Maverick with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Camp Maverick.
- SYANA Gurmat Camp · YMCA Camp Copneconic · Ages 7–18