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Camp Hertko Hollow

★★★★ 4.25 reviewsDes Moines, IAAges 6–17

Private

Camp Hertko Hollow is an overnight summer camp for children ages 6–17 with Type 1 diabetes, held at the Y Camp near Boone. Under diabetes-knowledgeable staff, campers enjoy swimming, horseback riding, canoeing, climbing, zip line, and archery while building diabetes self-care skills; sessions include Kids Week (8–12) and Teen Week (13–17).

The practical details

Ages
Ages 6–17
Environment
Indoor/Outdoor
Operator
Private
Special Needs FriendlyWater Activities
Before you register

We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Camp Hertko Hollow directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.

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Ilyos Hakimov
★★★★★Simon Jones
★★★★★cara schuette

very fun

★★★★★brett Rules “darthbrett26”
★★★★★Michelle Schuette

Thanks for a great weekend the staff is all so caring and makes the weekend very special

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