However, health insurance many times will cover the medical portion of the tuition. In addition, due to generous benefactors there is campership aid that is available based on household size and household income. No child has ever been turned away whose family has demonstrated financial need. Camp Sweeney is owned and operated by the Southwestern Diabetic Foundation, a non-profit organization. Any child with diabetes, between the ages of 6 and 18, is invited to attend Camp Sweeney.
Campers are welcome regardless of sex, age, color, race, creed, religion or nationality.