Mission Health - Diabetes/Asthma Camp, Services

Camp WeCanDo - Summer Camp for Children and Teens with Asthma or Diabetes

Located in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains near Hendersonville, North Carolina, Camp WeCanDo allows campers with asthma and diabetes to participate in a variety of fun outdoor activities. We don't tell kids what they can't do, we tell them "WeCanDo!"

In the process, they learn more about managing their asthma and diabetes-everything from testing blood sugar and administering insulin, to identifying what triggers an asthma episode, taking their daily medications and getting daily exercise.

Provides an action-packed week of outdoor activities
Teaches children and teens how to manage their diabetes or asthma while maintaining an active lifestyle
Provides an opportunity to meet other young people with diabetes or asthma
Promotes self-confidence and independence

Campers
Camp WeCanDo welcomes campers ages 7-16. Campers are enrolled in one of two programs:

Kids' Camp - for boys and girls ages 7-13
Teen Camp - for teens ages 14-16

Activities
Camp WeCanDo activities include hiking, climbing tower, swimming, field games, music, zip-line, boating, ropes course, campfires, and arts and crafts. These activities help improve self-confidence, respect for others, and respect for the environment.

Camp WeCanDo Staff
Our medical staff includes physicians, registered nurses, registered dietitians, certified diabetes educators, respiratory therapists and social workers. These professionals ensure our campers have fun while learning to manage their asthma or diabetes.

Cabin counselors, camping professionals and activity specialists complete the staff. Each staff member is dedicated to making camp a safe and fun-filled week. The camper/counselor ratio is 4:1. (Many of our counselors have diabetes or asthma.)

If you are a 17-year-old with asthma or diabetes, or if you have personal experience with either, you may qualify for our Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Program.

Medical Supplies and Equipment
Camp WeCanDo has a fully equipped health center which is staffed around the clock. Since 2000, the percentage of campers with Insulin Pumps has risen from 20% to over 75%. Our "Pump Specialists" have extensive clinical and practical experience with insulin pumps like Cozmo, Mini-Med, and Disetronic.

Cost, Registration & Financial Assistance
See registration form for WNC resident definition

Camper Registration: See Camper Registration Form (PDF) for deadlines and fees for Western NC and non-WNC residents.

Directions to Camp WeCanDo

Counselor Applications
Work at Camp WeCanDo!

Returning Counselors Application Form

New Counselor Application Form

Counselors In Training (CIT) Application Form

Clinical Staff Application Form