All blood and urine testing, as well as insulin injections, are performed in the individual cabins under the supervision of counselors and medical staff. Campers are asked to bring any medications taken regularly other than for diabetes. The volunteer staff Ten attending physicians each donate a week at the camp. Other medical staff includes pediatric resident physicians from Children's Medical Center in Dallas, and medical students from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. Physicans use personal vacation time to volunteer.
Resident physicians rotate during the summer as part of their training.
Medical students often spend three summers in the medical management program. The on-site hospital houses a laboratory, an examining room, and patient beds for any camper requiring isolation. Any situation that requires medical treatment that is not available at the Camp Hospital can be accommodated at the Gainesville Hospital. In the event of an emergency, parents are notified as soon as possible. Independently Healthy Meals are planned to provide basic nutritional needs and the favorite foods of youngsters.