Camp Kudzu

★★★★★Karl Coleman

Took part in motorcycle escorts for a lil girl with type 1 diabetes to camp! Awesome

★★★★★Jennifer Odom

This is an amazing camp for kids with Type 1 diabetes (and for adult volunteers with T1D)! A great place to experience camp in a fun medically safe setting. The kids get to meet other T1Ds and realize they are not alone in their journey. It is a special and wonder place.

★Pope Niki The 1st

IF YOUR RELATIVE IS A MINORITY, DO NOT SEND THEM TO THIS PLACE!!! As someone who cares deeply about the well-being of children, especially those courageously battling diabetes, I feel compelled to share what’s happening behind the carefully curated image of camp kudzu. This camp claims to be a safe haven, promising inclusivity, compassionate medical care, and emotional support. But for many families, especially those from marginalized minority communities, the experience has been the exact opposite: traumatic, dehumanizing, and discriminatory. Multiple African American participants reported feeling invisible and devalued from the moment they arrived. They were ignored during events, made to feel like their presence, and even their medical conditions, didn’t matter. From the director down to the camp counselors and co-counselors, staff members went out of their way to ensure certain cultural groups received warmth, attention, and respect, while others were consistently sidelined, overlooked, and treated as second-class. The racism wasn’t subtle; it was systemic. Children from minority backgrounds were shunned socially and medically. The organization claims to have trained medical staff on-site, yet these staff only seemed available and attentive to certain cultures. Even worse, some families were told that their child would need to change their treatment plan, not based on what's best for the child, but on what was most convenient for the staff. That’s not care. That’s control. And it’s dangerous. Leadership has been informed about this ongoing racism for YEARS. Yet, instead of implementing real change, they’ve chosen to protect the status quo and their public image. That decision alone speaks volumes. To the parents who have witnessed their children being ostracized, neglected, or mistreated, you are not alone. Your pain and frustration are real. Your children deserve better. And to those considering this camp, I urge you to look beyond the brochures and social media posts. SPEND YOUR MINORITY DOLLARS ELSEWHERE! Racism and medical neglect should never be part of any child's healing journey. It’s time to stop excusing harm behind the mask of charity/non-profit!

★★★★★Loubna Taghzout

IT's my daughter second home away from home. I don't worry about diabetes when she is at camp. We also went for a family camp and it was awesome! I am deeply grateful for the donors, staff, volunteers, counselors, CITs,...

★★★★★Michelle M

Camp Kudzu is a camp for kids living with Type 1 diabetes. They provide all the traditional camp fun while keeping insulin-dependent kids safe by providing camp counselors, nurse clinicians, and an endocrinologist who are all volunteers working on site at Camp Twin Lakes (in Rutledge, GA) and Camp Barney (in Cleveland, GA). Campers make goals for the week. Some campers learn how to count carbohydrates in the meal they ate so they know how much insulin to give via their insulin pump. Some learn how to give their own injection using an insulin pen. Counselors carry glucose tablets for those pesky low blood sugars when needed. Clinicians consult with campers at meal times, bedtime, and throughout the night if needed. They offer scholarships to those who need financial assistance for their child to be able to attend. Until theirs a cure for type 1 diabetes, I’m certainly glad there’s Camp Kudzu!