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Setebaid Services

Registration for summer 2027 is open

Turn diabetes around.

A week of summer camp for kids and teens with diabetes. Swimming, campfires and new friends. Medical staff on site day and night.

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Mifflinburg, PA
July 11–17, 2027
Two camps, since 1977
Ages 7–17
Three campers smiling in the woods

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Our campers named us. Setebaid is diabetes spelled backwards. The idea: together we can turn it around. Our programs started in 1977, and Setebaid Services® was incorporated in 1998.

The hard parts of living with diabetes don’t disappear at camp. They get turned around.

Campers and counselors in front of a red A-frame cabin
Two girls in a three-legged race on the field
Campers under the pavilion while it rains
watermelon eating contest during color war
Campers running to the finish line of an obstacle course

cabin crews, theme days, rainy-day games and the finish line

Two camps, one week, same woods.

See dates and prices →
Young campers practicing archery on a sunny field
JUL11–17

Ages 7–13

Harrisburg Diabetic Youth Camp

Our camp for younger kids, running since 1978. Cabins, crafts, archery and swimming, with medical staff who fold diabetes care into the day.

About HDYCEnroll
Teen campers swimming in the camp pool
JUL11–17

Ages 13–17

Camp Setebaid at Mount Luther

For teens: more independence, the ropes course, late-night talks, and a path into our Counselor-in-Training program.

About Camp SetebaidEnroll
Two girls in life vests paddling a canoe on the lake
canoe day, lake side

Here, diabetes is the norm. Not the exception.

  • Kids first

    Everyone counts carbs. Nobody’s the only one.

  • Caught, not taught

    No lectures. Just coaching during the fun.

  • Experts on site

    Medical staff on site day and night.

How we care for your child →

Safe and cared for

Diabetes care, built into the day

Camp is camp first. Diabetes care happens around the fun, with the medical team close by all week.

  • Medical staff on site day and night.Doctors and nurses stay at camp all week and check campers during the night.

  • An accredited camp.Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association.

How we care for your child
A young camper with a glucose sensor on his arm washes his hands under a covered pavilion
A young counselor talks with a group of campers outside a cabin

In their words

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She completely came out of her shell and emerged more confident about giving herself insulin and calculating her carbs.

Jann K.Grandparent of a 2026 camper

At school, I'm always the kid with diabetes. Here, I'm just Jenny. No one treats me different. Everyone here gets it.

JennyCamper, age 10

At camp, I liked having help managing my diabetes and counting carbs. I didn't feel like I was being talked down to or lectured.

Samantha G.Former camper

The friendships that are made at camp are what it is all about. My daughter just came home today and already has plans to meet up with camp friends next month.

Jennifer D.Parent of a camper

The camp staff was accepting, encouraging, and fun. The one week away from home gave her such a boost.

Jann K.Grandparent of a 2026 camper

Everyone that volunteers at this camp wants to be there. Everyone puts 110% towards the campers placed with them.

Former CITCounselor-in-training

Mark is warm, welcoming, and so knowledgeable. He answered our camp questions quickly and kindly.

Jann K.Grandparent of a 2026 camper

My favorite part of camp was feeling normal and like I belonged again. It’s been a really long time since I felt like that!

FrankieCamper

I saw his smile. My little man was relaxed and happy, and the sparkle he used to have returned to his eyes.

RosemarieParent of a camper

At camp, children with diabetes are with their peers. They understood each other on a level I could never understand.

Beth S.Parent and camp counselor

For once, I didn't feel different.

Christine F.Former camper and counselor

Once I entered the camp, I always felt like I could do more… learn from my mistakes, raise the bar on my behavior, and be more independent. I would not be half the person I am today without the leadership exemplified and coached by the amazing people I met at Setebaid’s camps.

Setebaid alumFormer camper

It takes a village to raise a child. When you have a child with diabetes, consider diabetes camp as part of your village.

Beth S.Parent and camp counselor

Everyone needs to go at least once in their life.

Christine F.Former camper and counselor

2027 rates

Pay what your family can. Every child gets the same camp.

Tier I is what a week of camp really costs. Donors cover the difference for every other tier, so you can choose the one that fits your family.

Tiers I–III: you choose

It’s an honor system. There’s no income check, and your choice stays confidential.

Tier IFull cost
Full cost, no subsidy
$3,700Register
Tier IISubsidized
Donors cover $2,400
$1,300Register
Tier IIIHighly subsidized
Donors cover $2,650
$1,050Register
Tier IVCampership application
Donors cover $3,650
$50Financial help

The only tier that asks about income. Awards are first come, first served, so apply early.

A $200 deposit is part of every fee.Late fee of $50 after May 15.Refund policy

Come find us

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Two girls smiling as they make bracelets at the craft table

Campership Fund

Keep camp open to every child with diabetes.

Donors cover the gap between what families pay and what camp costs. Give once, give monthly, or give in memory of someone.

DonateSee campaigns and fundraisers →

Staff & volunteers

Spend a week that matters.

We need counselors, nurses, physicians, dietitians and helpers every July. Many of our staff were campers once.

Volunteer at camp
Campers and staff smiling on the steps of a red A-frame cabin

the whole crew, cabin steps

Two counselors with a group of boys under the pavilion

counselors

Young women in green camp shirts gathered in a forest clearing

green team