Camp Too Sweet

Learning to live with diabetes can be challenging, especially for children. Kids don't like feeling different from their peers. We are pleased to offer the Camp Too Sweet program for children ages 8 to 16 who have type 1 or type 2 diabetes. This week-long summer program teaches young people wi...

Activities

Camp Too Sweet offers a fun-filled experience that will teach your child skills that will last a lifetime. Activities include:

  • Group games
  • Crafts
  • Music and singing
  • Campfires
  • Swimming
  • Adventure tubing on James River
  • Low-ropes group challenges
  • High-ropes course (campers junior high age and older)
  • Creek exploration
  • Hiking camp trails
  • Polar bear swims
  • Educational sessions on diabetes care

Campers stay in supervised cabins with other children. Tuition for residential camp is $450 and includes all meals, snacks, lodging and activities for the week. Tuition for day camp is $275 and includes lunches, snacks and daytime activities for the week. 

Staff

Our camp is staffed by experienced counselors and graduates of outdoor recreation programs. Additionally, Camp Too Sweet is supported by Erica Reynolds, MD, pediatric endocrinologist with Carilion Children’s, who is on-site at the camp. Licensed healthcare professionals monitor the campers' diabetes management 24 hours a day.

Registration

To register, click on the 2025 Camp Too Sweet registration form link below. The form can be printed or downloaded by clicking the link. Deadline to register is May 14, 2025Please read carefully the following key pieces of information before completing the registration form:

  • If you would like to print the form yourself, please print SINGLE-SIDED ONLY
  • If you would like a hard copy to be mailed to you, please email a request with your mailing address to camptoosweet@carilionclinic.org or call our office at 540-224-4360
  • We will confirm every registration received. If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of sending in your packet, please email camptoosweet@carilionclinic.org or call our office at 540-224-4360
  • We will accept completed applications by email, post mail, or fax. DO NOT send pictures of each page of the document as individual attachments – these will not be accepted
  • Please mail completed applications to 1231 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke, VA 24016
  • We will be capping group sizes. This is to ensure adequate staffing and resources for all campers and to help with activity scheduling
  • If a group size limit is met before your child’s registration is received, your child will be waitlisted and we will let you know if a spot opens up
  • No applications will be accepted after the May 14th deadline

Payment Options:

  • To pay by phone using Credit or debit card, call Carilion Direct at 1-540-266-6000
  • To pay online using Credit or Debit card, click here
  • To pay by check, please make check payable to Carilion Clinic and mail to: 1231 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke, VA 24016 

Apply early to ensure your child's spot at Camp Too Sweet!

FAQs

Q: Where is Camp Too Sweet held?

A: Camp Too Sweet is hosted by Camp Bethel which is located in Fincastle, VA.
    Camp Bethel
    328 Bethel Road
    Fincastle, VA 24090

Contact Us

For more information about Camp Too Sweet, please call Carilion Clinic Diabetes Management at 540-224-4360. Registration deadline is May 14, 2025.