Camp Hertko Hollow

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

Last checked August 2026

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
Water 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.

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Accreditations & licensing

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Meets the American Camp Association's health, safety, and program standards, reviewed on a recurring accreditation cycle.

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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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