Camp Surefire Foundation
Enriching the lives of children, families, and young adults living with T1D
The mission of the Camp Surefire Foundation is to enrich and support the lives of children, families,
and young adults living with T1D through year-round programming, community building and support, and overnight camp experiences.
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Your tax-deductible donation will give children and teens with diabetes the
chance to interact, support and learn from each other.
Your support is greatly appreciated.
About Camp Surefire
Camp Surefire started in 1999 as Rhode Island’s only camp for children and teens with Type 1 diabetes. In 2009, the non-profit who originally founded and ran the camp dissolved and the Camp Surefire Foundation was born. We hosted 44 campers that first summer with 95% of our campers hailing from Rhode Island. Over the past 15 years, we have continued to grow and evolve in a safe and sustainable way. In 2024, we had 95 campers registered for camp – more than double the number from 2009 and pulling from a much broader geographic area across New England.
“Camp Surefire has become an irreplaceable part of our daughter’s diabetes care. Connecting and building lasting friendships with other kids who understand the day-to-day grind of type 1 diabetes has been a powerful experience for her. She always leaves camp feeling confident and empowered to tackle her needs with T1D head on. Camp week has become Anna’s favorite week of the year!”
~ Greg, Camp Parent