Gales Creek Camp - Completing grades 7, 8, or 9
A summer camp for middle schoolers with Type 1 Diabetes, focusing on peer support and self-management skills.
▌ Editor's read Gales Creek Camp is an ACA-accredited overnight camp for children and teens with Type 1 Diabetes, with accreditation valid through 2025. The camp has been operating for 70 years, founded in 1953 by Dr. Robert F. Gorman, and is run by a non-profit organization. They maintain a low staff-to-camper ratio of 1:3, which includes medical professionals, ensuring close supervision and support for campers' diabetes management. The website explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews show a strong rating of 4.9 stars from 47 reviews, with many parents praising the camp's ability to provide a safe and empowering environment for children with diabetes. The program combines traditional camp activities with diabetes education, fostering independence and confidence in managing their condition.
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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 12–15
Gales Creek Camp - Completing grades 7, 8, or 9 fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given specialty program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1956 (70 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 12–15
- 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, 2 sessions (2 one-week), from Jul 5 to Jul 17.
Sessions
Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.
- Session 1 Jul 5 – 10, 2026 · 1 week · $880
- Session 2 Jul 12 – 17, 2026 · 1 week · $880
↗ What parents like
- Pay-what-you-can model
- Focus on middle schoolers
↘ Watch for
- Limited sessions
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Gales Creek Camp - Completing grades 7, 8, or 9
- What ages does Gales Creek Camp - Completing grades 7, 8, or 9 accept?
- Gales Creek Camp - Completing grades 7, 8, or 9 is open to children ages 12–15. 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 7, 8, or 9 cost?
- Gales Creek Camp - Completing grades 7, 8, or 9 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 7, 8, or 9's hours?
- Gales Creek Camp - Completing grades 7, 8, or 9 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 7, 8, or 9 accredited?
- Yes — Gales Creek Camp - Completing grades 7, 8, or 9 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 7, 8, or 9?
- Gales Creek Camp - Completing grades 7, 8, or 9 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 7, 8, or 9 provide lunch?
- Yes — Gales Creek Camp - Completing grades 7, 8, or 9 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 7, 8, or 9 compare to other specialty camps in Gales Creek?
- Gales Creek Camp - Completing grades 7, 8, or 9 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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