Camp Vegas 2026

March 16 – 20

CAMP VEGAS: THE ULTIMATE LOCAL ADVENTURE, CLOSE TO HOME!

Camp Vegas is the perfect camp for families in Las Vegas and surrounding areas who want to send their child with diabetes to camp but also want to keep them close. Located in the Spring Mountains south of Las Vegas. Have the comfort of knowing that a full staff of doctors, nurses, registered dietitians, and experienced camp counselors all care round the clock for your child providing the best experiences. Meet other like-age kids with diabetes and create life-long bonds. The place for kids to be kids and providing daily diabetes education with medical professionals.

Making the decision to send a child to summer camp for the first time is a significant choice for any parent. When diabetes is added to the equation, the decision can become even more daunting and stressful for families. Parents of children with type 1 diabetes often share common concerns with all parents – Will my child monitor their blood sugar? Can the camp staff effectively manage my child’s diabetes? Is summer camp a suitable option for my child? The resounding answer to all these questions is a definite yes.

Event Details
Age: 7 – 17 
When: March 16 – 20, 2026 
Where: Potosi Pines ( Las Vegas, NV)

If you have any questions – please contact our Camp Director Emily Hixson directly ( emily@diabetesnv.org)

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Camp Vegas Frequently Asked Questions 

Do I have to live in Las Vegas to go to Camp Vegas?

A: No. Anyone can attend Camp Vegas. If you can get to camp, you can go to camp! Please note – Transportation for this camp is not provided.  

What is the
cost of camp?

A: Camp Vegas costs $650.






Camp is costly, I really want to send my child, what can I do?

A: Every single child deserves camp! We have scholarships and payment assistance plans in place to make this possible. No camper will ever be denied camp for financial reasons. 

What’s included in the price?

A: For the price of camp your camper will receive – food and lodging, 24/7 medical care, routine diabetes supplies(insulin, blood glucose monitoring), lifelong friendships, and a new diabetes family community.


Do I need to provide my own diabetes supplies?

A: Yes & no. We provide all diabetes supplies outside of durable medical equipment(pumps, cgms). That means all insulin, blood glucose testing supplies, and low treatment. 



Is my camper safe,
who is caring for them?

A: Campers are cared for by licensed medical staff, licensed dietary staff and trained clinical counselors (same as a school nurse). Camp is the time for campers to be kids. We handle all the diabetes, campers do not dose or administer insulin themselves without medical staff.

How do you monitor campers overnight?

A:  All campers are tested at midnight and 2:00 AM. Campers on 
Dexcom and Abbott CGM systems are monitored 24/7 on a large dashboard powered by ViewsEMR. 
Staff will be monitoring this screen from the time evening activities end until breakfast.