Camp Ho Mita Koda!

Ho Mita Koda! That’s Sioux for “Welcome my friend!” Founded in 1929 by Dr. Henry and Betty John, pioneers in the use of insulin to treat diabetes, Camp Ho Mita Koda stands as the oldest and longest running summer camp for Type 1 Diabetes in the U.S.

Located on 72 beautiful wooded acres in Newbury, OH (25 miles east of Cleveland), Camp Ho Mita Koda is home to 400 children each summer and over 30 unique activities and programs. Campers learn lifelong diabetes management skills in a fun, interactive, and age-appropriate setting. Our lifestyle enhancing programs empower campers to manage their diabetes, make healthy choices, take personal responsibility, and build self-esteem, friendships, and a lifelong support network.

Around-the-clock supervision is provided by experienced, licensed physicians and nurses from northeast Ohio’s top-ranked medical institutions; trained counselors - many of whom have diabetes and are camp alumni; registered dietitians attending to menus and camper nutrition needs; program specialists at each camp activity; certified lifeguards; and a Camp Director in charge of all camp operations. Minimum staff to camper ratio is 1 to 5.

Surrounded by friends and a world-class staff, every camper learns to ‘stretch’…spiritually, physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. Self-assured in these new skills, campers come away with a strong foundation for living their best life, increased capabilities and newfound independence in managing their own personal T1D journey.

For more information on current dates, rates, programs, events, and more, please visit us at www.camphomitakoda.org or reach out at info@camphomitakoda.org or 440-739-4095.

Camp Ho Mita Koda 14040 Auburn Road Newbury, OH 44065