Age group

Food option available

Electricity in sleeping area

Sleeping cabins

Infirmary

Sports Court/Field

Camp Carolina Trails is a one-of-a-kind summer camp designed specifically for children and teenagers living with diabetes. This incredible opportunity is offered each year by the American Diabetes Association, Central North Carolina and is held at the picturesque Camp Hanes. Here, 132 campers are welcomed each year with a variety of age-appropriate activities and accommodations. 

The beautiful Sauertown Mountains provide the perfect backdrop for a week of fun, learning and friendship. Campers are housed in well-maintained cabins and are carefully supervised by a full medical and dietary staff, as well as experienced camp counselors. With a supportive and understanding environment, Camp Carolina Trails is an ideal place for youth to come together and learn how to manage their diabetes and build lasting relationships.

Dance

Boating/canoeing

Nature

Sportsfield activities

Target sports

Rope Course

Field Trips

Art & Crafts

Affordable

Explorer Campers - entering grades 4-5: arts and crafts;  scavenger hunts;  learning about plants, animals, rocks, and creeks and their place in the environment; boating; swimming; hiking; games and sports

Explorer Campers 

Discovery Campers - entering grades 6-8. The kids in this program are involved in: Activities to challenge; Safe use of bows; Painting, tie-dyeing, crafts; Swimming Exploring nature, camping out; Exercise/sports.

Discovery Campers

Voyager Campers - entering grades 9-10. This program helps the teenagers learn about leadership and community and test their skills on: High and low ropes; The wall and trust fall; Hiking, rock climbing; Obstacle courses; Primitive camping; Swimming; Canoeing and kayaking; Arts and crafts.

Voyager Campers

Entering 11th grade, with only eight male and eight female campers accepted. This program offers a wilderness adventure based experience that stresses the practical use of leadership, communication and team-building skills. Campers will live away from the main campus in tents and prepare some of their own food. Participants will plan and implement activities for the Explorer campers through our camp version of a mentoring program. There will be plenty of fun while utilizing the many challenging activities that the Camp Hanes facility has to offer. Also, a special overnight adventure promises to make this program unique. The Navigator program is designed as a natural progression for teens reaching an age of increasing independence. All campers attend the evening activities that include a Camp Carnival, Talent Show, Art Opening, Dance, Surprise Game, Campfires, Taps Talks, Field Sports and Groups Games.

Navigator Campers

Diabetes

Coed

Tweens

Camp Carolina Trails - ADA

Gil V

Fourth year at camp for my daughter, and she always has a great time! I believe that being among other diabetics makes her feel more normal while also reminding her to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Dell M