Upcoming Events
From community meet & greets to our signature programs, our events bring the DFC family together. Find what’s coming up and join us.
Event listings

Camp to Community – Highcountry
Sep 26, Saturday • Valle Crucis Conference Center
Join The DFC for a one-day experience that brings the magic of diabetes camp closer to home, providing children and families with practical diabetes education, hands-on activities, confidence-building opportunities, and meaningful connections with others who understand life with T1D. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been navigating diabetes for years, you’ll leave with new friends, valuable resources, and the reassurance that you are not alone.

Camp to Community – Coastal Carolina
Oct 3, Saturday • YMCA Camp Kirkwood, Wilmington, NC
Join The DFC at YMCA Camp Kirkwood for a one-day experience that brings the magic of diabetes camp closer to home. Children and families will enjoy camp activities, practical diabetes education, confidence-building opportunities, and meaningful connections with others who understand life with T1D. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been navigating diabetes for years, you’ll leave with new friends, valuable resources, and the reassurance that you are not alone.

Family Retreat Weekend
Oct 16-18 (Fri-Sun) • YMCA Camp Hanes, King, NC
Step away from the daily demands and spend a weekend surrounded by people who truly understand the T1D journey. The DFC Family Retreat is designed for the entire family (parents, children living with T1D, siblings, and grandparents) to connect, learn, laugh, and make lasting memories together. Whether your family is newly diagnosed or has been navigating T1D for years, you’ll leave with new friendships, valuable connections, and the reassurance that you are part of a community that understands.

Teen Retreat Weekend
Oct 16-18 (Fri-Sun) • YMCA Camp Hanes, King, NC
The camp magic doesn’t have to end when summer does! Join The DFC for Teen Retreat Weekend, an unforgettable fall getaway designed exclusively for teens living with T1D. Reconnect with camp friends, make new connections, and spend a weekend surrounded by people who understand the highs, lows, and everyday realities of life with diabetes. Spots are limited and fill quickly, so don’t miss your chance to reconnect with your diabetes camp family this fall.

Fall Meet & Greet
Oct 23, Friday, 5:30 PM • Frog Level Brewing, 56 Commerce Street, Waynesville, NC 28786
Let’s get together before the busy holiday season! Join us at Frog Level Brewing for a relaxed fall meet-and-greet with local T1D families. Come enjoy the crisp autumn weather, make new connections, and spend time with friends who understand the T1D journey. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
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Friday, October 23, 2026
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The magic of community doesn’t end with an event. Every friendship formed, every confidence-building moment, and every reminder that no one has to navigate T1D alone is made possible by a community that believes in paying it forward.
If The DFC has impacted your family, we invite you to share your story with friends and loved ones and join us in supporting The DFC Impact Fund. Your gift helps ensure that more children, teens, and families can experience the life-changing power of diabetes camp, year-round support programs, and meaningful community connections.
Together, we can expand our reach, remove barriers to participation, and bring hope, confidence, and belonging to those who need it most. By paying the benefits of camp forward today, you help create the next camper’s favorite week of the year, and a community that lasts far beyond camp.
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