Send A T1D Kid To Camp!

Tuition Assistance for Summer Camp

One of Hometown T1D's focuses during the year is sending T1D children to summer camp, an environment where they can grow in their Diabetes skills alongside other kids just like them. Some of our past campers say that this was some of their favorite memories and have met lifetime friends through the connections made at Camp Stix & Camp Twigs.

Learn more about Camp Stix

Camp STIX is an independent, community-based, summer camp located in Northeastern Washington for children and teens with diabetes throughout the Northwest. The camp is held at Bear Paw Camp on the Pend Oreille River just 64 miles north of Spokane. Camp STIX offers a one-week residential program for youth ages 9-16.

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Learn more about Camp Twigs

Camp TWIGS is an independent, community-based, day camp in Spokane, WA. The camp offers quality education and support to children between the ages of 6-8 years old who have been diagnosed with diabetes, as well as support for their parents and family. We truly have a "camp" feel for our youngest campers.

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How It Works

Apply for Camp!

Camp Stix & Camp Twigs applications open on March 1st - so please apply for your camp spot first! Click the link below for information about camps, options, and deadlines to know!

Apply to Camp Stix or Camp Twigs

Apply with Hometown T1D for Tuition

Once you’ve applied for your chosen camp, complete the form below so we can send you your simple scholarship application packet in the mail. We ask for your child to write a short paragraph telling us what they are excited to learn about camp, and answer a couple of simple questions to help us get to know you!

Mail Application Back To Us

You'll mail the application back to us by May 15th! Camp Tuition is due to camps by end of June, so we will review applications quickly and you will be notified of your acceptance by May 31st.

Tuition Sent!

We will communicate with Camps and pay your tuition directly to the camp, so you are just responsible for packing, keeping the excitement going and transporting your child to Camp!

Frequently Asked Questions

Please email us if you cannot find an answer to your question.

What are the dates we need to know about?

March 1st 2026 - Applications for Camp Stix & Camp Twigs opens - as well as Hometown T1D's Send A Kid To Camp Program.

May 15th 2026 - Deadline for applications with Hometown T1D

May 31st 2026 - Latest of Notification of Camp Tuition Assistance

Two weeks prior to Camps - Deadline for Payments to Camps

July 12th-18th 2026 - Camp Stix dates

August 7-9th 2026 - Camp Twigs dates

How many kids is Hometown T1D able to send to camp?

Hometown T1D can send up to 10 kids to camp this year - apply early, so we don't run out of scholarships available!

Who can apply for Send A Kid To Camp?

Hometown T1D supports local T1D's in the Lewis-Clark Valley (Lewiston ID, Clarkston WA, and Asotin WA) and surrounding areas. Those who apply should live within the counties nearest to Nez Perce County, and priority will be given to those applicants in the areas nearest to us.

Do you have sponsors for Send A Kid To Camp?

Yes! We are so thankful to have an annual Fall Festival that supports our mission, including sending local kids to T1D Summer Camps! Visit our Fall Festival Page to see how you can get involved.

Is this scholarship guaranteed?

Scholarships are awarded in the order completed packets are received (first come, first served), as well as the quality of the application. We will notify families by May 31 of their award status.

What if the camp we choose fills up?

PLEASE apply for camp prior to applying with us!!! If the camp you applied to fills up before your scholarship is awarded, we will work with you to help find another option or may hold your scholarship for the next available session.