Whereas American Diabetes Association Camp Carefree would love to have old friends, new friends/families, past alumni and special event personnel at camp with us for as long as camp itself, all of us need to remember that camp ultimately is for and all about our campers and CITs.  As a result, visiting time is restricted and we do not allow parents, relatives, or friends to visit our campers or CITs during camp.  This allows time for the campers and CITs to develop the independence, camp friendships, responsible diabetes management skills, and life skills that are so essential to a great camp experience and their futures.

Please read on to see if one of the following applies to you.  If so, follow the appropriate prompts to register to come to camp.  If everything is in order, we will contact you to finalize details.  Visitors and Guests may only come to camp via this process and with the approval of the Camp Director.  Feel free to contact her if you have any questions.

CAMP TOURS

Families with children with diabetes who are not yet attending camp, and others who are interested in seeing ADA Camp Carefree, are welcome during the camp session.  An appointment is required several days to a week beforehand to arrange tour guides.  Your tour guides will be two campers who will show you all around camp and answer any questions you may have.  The suggested times for your tour are  9:30-11:30 AM and 1:00-5:30PM.  (Note that Rest Hour is from 1:45-2:45PM during which time camp activities are quiet)  Camp tour online registration will open July 1st.  Check back then for this link.

WHEN YOU ARRIVE AT CAMP

Upon arrival, ALL Visitors and Guests must check in with the Director (the camp office is located in the basement of the Dining Hall).  Anyone seen wandering around camp unaccompanied will be asked to leave for the safety of the entire camp community.  Meals are generally not provided without prior arrangements.  Also, no overnight accommodations are available, but we will be glad to provide directions to many fine eating/lodging facilities nearby upon request.

OTHER VISITORS

Alumni Staff, former campers/CITs, and friends of current Staff members are welcome to visit ADA Camp Carefree by arrangement with the Director.  Please call the Camp Office at 603-859-0410 several days to a week beforehand to schedule your visit.  Please note that the only ideal time for visiting any of the current Staff is during their free time so as not to distract them from their primary obligations.  All visitors of Staff should plan to leave no later than midnight.  Other visitor online registration will open July 1st.  Check back then for this link.

All people volunteering time for a day, activity, or a special event (such as Bass Fishing Day), as well as invited guests of the Camp Director, are considered to be Guests of Camp.  Guests must register to come to camp and are warmly welcomed to help with specific aspects of the camp program.  For safety reasons, Guests must always be under the direct supervision of ADA Camp Carefree staff.  Guests are also welcome to join us for meals if your activity or agreed upon time goes across a meal time.  Specific programs at camp which greatly benefit the campers could not run without our Guests!  Guest online registration will open June 1st.  Check back then for this link.

LONG-TERM VOLUNTEERS

Anyone interested in staying longer at camp must become an ADA Camp Carefree volunteer and complete/return all volunteer paperwork at least a week prior to the start of camp.  Click here for details.  Please be aware that relatives of current campers/CITs also CANNOT BE ACCEPTED as volunteer staff at ADA Camp Carefree.