Anthony, WV
Since 1950, Camp Kno-Koma has given children with diabetes a safe place to simply be kids. For more than 75 years, Camp Kno-Koma has brought together learning, independence, and unforgettable summer experiences in a supportive community.
Explore on the camp’s website ↗Campers connect with kids who understand what life with diabetes is like, creating bonds and shared experiences that can last long after camp ends.
Campers bunk together in cozy cabins with counselors, sharing stories, laughs, and friendships that last well beyond summer.
Camp Kno-Koma is held at Greenbrier County Youth Camp near Anthony, West Virginia, surrounded by the Monongahela National Forest and just steps from the Greenbrier River. It's a peaceful, outdoorsy setting made for camp days, river adventures, and time together away from everyday distractions.
From crafts and volleyball to nature studies and campfires, every day is packed with fun, active, and supportive programming. From swimming and tubing to crafts, dances, talent shows, and campfires, every day gives campers something new to try and remember.
Camp Kno-Koma was started in 1950 under the direction of Dr. George P. Heffner. The camp was held at Camp Cliffside in Alum Creek, and was attended by 33 campers between the ages of 6 and 16. Although this camp has changed locations and leadership many times in its last 60+ years of existence, it is still providing its original goal of providing a camp for children with diabetes.
2027-07-11 – 2027-07-17
1 weeks
In State Residents: $200
Out of State Residents: $325
Overnight camp
Camp costs approximately $550 per camper; subsidized rates available due to donor support. Out of State Residents who reside in counties bordering WV or are serviced by WV Healthcare Agencies are considered in-state residents.
Dates, rates & eligibility ↗Licensed nurses, dietitians, physicians, and pharmacists have volunteered. College students studying medicine, social work, occupational therapy, etc. have volunteered to gain experience in their field of study. If you would like to be part of Camp Kno-Koma and to make a difference in the lives of these children, we are looking for volunteers to help our medical, food service, psychosocial and activity staff.
Explore on the camp’s website ↗With medical professionals and counselors, many living with diabetes themselves, campers build practical skills and confidence managing diabetes in a supportive setting.
Read more on the camp’s website ↗No child turned away for cost. Camp costs approximately $550 per camper; we are able to offer subsidized rates for camp due to the many donors that support our program. Limited scholarships are available to families who qualify. Priority is given to West Virginia residents. Campers covered under Aetna Better Health of WV, The HealthPlan and Wellpoint will be sponsored by their respective insurance companies.
Read more on the camp’s website ↗