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Gales Creek Camp - Completing grades 10 or 11

Gales Creek Camp - Completing grades 10 or 11 · $880/week

A summer camp for teens with Type 1 Diabetes, focusing on peer support and self-management skills.

▌ Editor's read Gales Creek Camp's website loads successfully and presents as a legitimate camp for children and teens with Type 1 Diabetes. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through 2025, indicating adherence to recognized standards for health, safety, and program quality. The 'About Us' page states the camp was founded in 1953 by Dr. Robert F. and Mrs. Elizabeth R. Becker, making it 70 years old. It operates as a non-profit organization. The camp explicitly states a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:3 and mentions that all staff undergo background checks. The program is an overnight camp, offering specialized care and education for campers managing Type 1 Diabetes. Google reviews show a rating of 4.9 stars based on 32 reviews, with many parents praising the supportive environment and the positive impact on their children's independence in managing their diabetes. Social media handles found are @galescreekcamp on Instagram and GalesCreekCamp on Facebook.
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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
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Who thrives here Ages 15–17

Gales Creek Camp - Completing grades 10 or 11 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
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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 15–17
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 59425 NW Cedarbrook Lane, Gales Creek, OR 97223, USA
  • Phone: (503) 809-3839
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: The camp has a pay-what-you-can model. The average cost is $880/week, but families can apply for financial aid to pay a lower amount.

Runs 24-hour residential, 1 session (1 one-week), from Jun 28 to Jul 3.

Sessions

Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.

  • Session 1 Jun 28 – Jul 3, 2026 · 1 week · $880

↗ What parents like

  • Pay-what-you-can model
  • Focus on teens

↘ Watch for

  • Limited sessions

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: outdoor

Frequently asked about Gales Creek Camp - Completing grades 10 or 11

What ages does Gales Creek Camp - Completing grades 10 or 11 accept?
Gales Creek Camp - Completing grades 10 or 11 is open to children ages 15–17. 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 Gales Creek Camp - Completing grades 10 or 11 cost?
Gales Creek Camp - Completing grades 10 or 11 publishes $880/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Gales Creek Camp - Completing grades 10 or 11's hours?
Gales Creek Camp - Completing grades 10 or 11 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 Gales Creek Camp - Completing grades 10 or 11 accredited?
Yes — Gales Creek Camp - Completing grades 10 or 11 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 Gales Creek Camp - Completing grades 10 or 11?
Gales Creek Camp - Completing grades 10 or 11 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 Gales Creek Camp - Completing grades 10 or 11 provide lunch?
Yes — Gales Creek Camp - Completing grades 10 or 11 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 Gales Creek Camp - Completing grades 10 or 11 compare to other specialty camps in Gales Creek?
Gales Creek Camp - Completing grades 10 or 11 is one of 7 specialty camps in Gales Creek 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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