Camp Seale Harris (Jackson’s Gap, AL): 2027 prices, dates and reviews

Camp Seale Harris is a nonprofit, ACA-accredited camp in Jackson’s Gap, AL, founded in 1949, serving ages 0–18 through day, overnight, and family programs. It provides diabetes-specific medical support with licensed pediatric diabetes specialty physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and educators onsite. Sessions include overnight camps for children with diabetes, day camps for ages 5–15, and family weekends.

Prices and dates checked on Nov 7, 2026 on campsealeharris.org

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Good fit for

Families of children with diabetes, including overnight sessions for ages 6–18 with onsite diabetes medical staff.
First-time campers and newly diagnosed families, with family weekends recommended for first-time/newly diagnosed campers.
Families seeking financial aid, including an automatic 'Living With Diabetes' partial scholarship and income-based Financial Need Scholarship.

Worth knowing

Cell phones are not allowed for campers except CGM/pump users, and there are no camper phone calls; parents rely on daily photos and office updates.
Overnight diabetes sessions are limited to children with diabetes; no other special-needs support is stated.
Food allergy or dietary accommodations are not mentioned, so check before enrolling.

2027 sessions and prices

Session	Dates	Price	Per week	Status
Senior Camp1 week · 12-18; children with diabetes only	Jun 6 – Jun 11	$800	$933	Ask
Junior Camp1 week · 6-11; children with diabetes only	Jun 13 – Jun 18	$800	$933	Ask
Coastal Camp1 week · 10-18; children with diabetes only · lowest weekly price	Jul 25 – Jul 30	$500	$583	Ask

Plus fees: $25 registration fee per program, part of camp feeSource: camp’s dates and rates

What it really costs

Pick a session

Tuition$800

Fees we could read from the camp’s fee list are added. Travel, gear and optional trips are not.

Deposit and payments$25 registration fee/deposit per program due with registration; counted toward camp fee Source

Financial aidYes—automatic 'Living With Diabetes' partial scholarship, plus income-based Financial Need Scholarship; apply in online registration after registering with $25 deposit. Source

Extra fees$25 registration fee per program, part of camp fee Source

Activities

swimmingtubingwaterslidingcanoeingfishingrifleryzipline

Camp life

Waterfront

Lake Martin (Camp ASCCA); swimming, tubing, waterslides, canoeing, fishing. Source

Phones

Cell phones not allowed for campers except CGM/pump users; devices kept by counselor and used only for diabetes. Source

Staying in touch

No camper phone calls; parents view daily photos on website and can call camp office for updates. Source

First-time campers

First-time campers are common; family weekends recommended for first-time/newly diagnosed. Source

Health care

Full medical staff onsite; licensed pediatric diabetes specialty physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and educators. Source

Food and allergies

Meals and snacks are provided at all Family Camps; no specific allergy or dietary accommodations are mentioned. Source

Staff checks

All staff and volunteers are fully vetted and background checked. Source

Staff ratio

6-8 campers with 1-2 counselors per cabin Source

Directors

Rhonda McDavid, Executive Director; John Latimer, Camp & Community Programs Director Source

Who runs it

nonprofit Source

Getting there

Address

5278 Camp ASCCA Drive, Jackson’s Gap, AL 36861 Source

Nearest airports

Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) Airport (MGM, 54 mi); Columbus Airport (CSG, 60 mi)

Getting there

Bus transportation for Mobile Day Camp from Spanish Fort/Bel Air Mall and Birmingham Day Camp from Samford University. Source

Phone

205-402-0415 Source

Birmingham68 mi

Atlanta101 mi

Nashville229 mi

Memphis285 mi

Straight-line distance. Driving is usually 20–30% longer.

In the news

Mar 29, 2023

Find out how this unique camp is positively impacting kids with Type 1 diabetesBham Now

Jul 14, 2021

Camp Seale Harris discussed at LionsAtmore News

Oct 27, 2018

Pike Road Lions Club making Strides to fight diabetesMontgomery Advertiser

Jul 10, 2018

Climbing new heightsThe Tuscaloosa News

Questions about Camp Seale Harris

How much does Camp Seale Harris cost in 2027?

2027 tuition at Camp Seale Harris runs from $500 (Coastal Camp, 1 week) to $800 (Senior Camp). The lowest weekly price is $583. Extra fees: $25 registration fee per program, part of camp fee

When are the 2027 sessions at Camp Seale Harris?

Senior Camp: Jun 6 to Jun 11. Junior Camp: Jun 13 to Jun 18. Coastal Camp: Jul 25 to Jul 30.

Does Camp Seale Harris run a winter camp?

Yes. Camp Seale Harris also runs winter sessions. Dates for this winter aren’t on its website yet, so ask the camp.

Can campers bring phones?

Cell phones not allowed for campers except CGM/pump users; devices kept by counselor and used only for diabetes.

Is Camp Seale Harris ACA accredited?

Yes. Camp Seale Harris is accredited by the American Camp Association.

Is it good for first-time campers?

First-time campers are common; family weekends recommended for first-time/newly diagnosed.

Is financial aid available?

Yes—automatic 'Living With Diabetes' partial scholarship, plus income-based Financial Need Scholarship; apply in online registration after registering with $25 deposit.

How do campers get to Camp Seale Harris?

Bus transportation for Mobile Day Camp from Spanish Fort/Bel Air Mall and Birmingham Day Camp from Samford University.

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