Mission 

The mission of the Camp Surefire Foundation is to support and manage Camp Surefire, Rhode Island’s only camp for children with type I diabetes; to create a community of learning about diabetes between campers and their peers, counselors, and medical staff; and to promote the development of life-long skills and relationships which will minimize the impact of diabetes on participants’ lives.

My son Isaac will be 12 years old this year and has been a Type 1 diabetic since he was 3 years old.  We first heard about Camp Surefire from another camper.  She told Isaac how amazing it was. He couldn’t wait to turn 6 so he could attend. He looks forward to it and talks about camp all year long!  He loves the camp songs at the nightly campfire but his favorite part is the cookie bakeoff!  The week he is at camp is the only time that I feel 100% safe that Isaac will be looked after. 
Kelly, Isaac's mother

I’ve been going to Camp Surefire since I was 7 years old and it’s the one thing I look forward to in the summer. Camp Surefire is the one place where I feel like I can truly be myself without worrying about being judged and where I build the strongest bonds.

Paola, age 16

My 11-year-old daughter Kali had her first experience at Camp Surefire last summer and she loved every moment of it. This camp was the highlight of her entire childhood, so far. Camp Surefire brought out the positive of her disease and made her happy again. This camp gives Type 1 children the chance to have a normal childhood and give us parents the comfort of knowing that our children are enjoying themselves and they are safe.

Kristen, Kali's mother

Camp Surefire’s Medical Director, Dr. Greg Fox, talked about the future of diabetes care on GoLocalProv.

Thank you GoLocalProv for highlighting this important topic!