Sweeney Diabetes Camp

Sweeney Diabetes Camp 2026 Updates

We are pleased to announce that registration for the Sweeney Diabetes Camp will open on Monday, February 2 at 9 am.

This camp offers children with Type 1 Diabetes the opportunity to connect with peers, explore the farm, and engage in a variety of activities. Our campers are supervised by a dedicated team of nurses, doctors, and experienced counselors, ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment.

Details:

• Dates: July 13-17 and July 20-24, 9 am-2 pm
• Location: Suffolk County Farm and Education Center
• Ages: 5-11 years

Camp tuition for 2026 is $375 per week. Thanks to a generous donation from the Suffolk County Lions Diabetes Education Foundation, each camper will receive an additional $50 discount. This brings the total cost to just $325 per week. We’re grateful for this support, which helps make camp more affordable for families. 

To learn more about the Suffolk County Lions Diabetes Education Foundation click Here

Sweeney Senior Campers – Ages 13 and up

Do you love camp, the farm, and being outdoors? Would you like the chance to teach new campers all about a fun camp day? If you want to share your passion of camp and nature with new campers, this might be the right fit for you. This spot is for kids ages 13 and up who are still looking for a fun camp experience, while helping the new comers. Managing diabetes may be very new and scary for new campers and their parents. If you ever felt super nervous on your first day of camp and were really grateful for experienced nurses and campers- please join us! It takes a village – and at Sweeney Diabetes Camp – CCE – we are it! For campers in this category, 2026 weekly rates are $50 per week.

Medical forms, parent meeting date and other camp information will be sent to registrants by April 1. Medical forms are due by June 1. For further information, please contact us at scfdiabetescamp@cornell.edu.

Last updated February 22, 2026