DYF TIERED PRICING
We are proud to offer a three-tiered pricing model for our programs, all of which result in the same impactful program experience. As a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization, we work hard to keep our costs low and to make our programs accessible to everyone, regardless of income. We fundraise over 1.5 million dollars each year through private donations, events, and grants in order to support our efforts to allow more children and families to experience our programs.
Tier 1 pricing represents a majority of the per camper cost including food, staff, lodging, insurance, and program supplies. Even this fee has been partially subsidized by DYF in order to bring costs down for campers. If you are able, please select Tier 1.
Tier 2 pricing represents a subsidized rate available to all who find Tier 1 out of reach, no scholarship application needed. This rate is made possible by the generous support of our community. If you’re able, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to help cover the difference between rates and keep programs accessible to all.
Tier 3 is our scholarship program, which is available via a short application during registration. Please scroll down for scholarship criteria.
Full- and partial- scholarship options are funded through the generosity of our donors to make camp accessible and affordable for everyone.
You will have the opportunity to let us know the amount of support you will need to make camp a reality during the registration process. If you have questions or concerns about the cost of camp, please give us a call at (925) 680-4994 so that we can provide assistance and get your family to camp.
PAYMENT PLANS
DYF offers monthly in-house, interest free financing options, no credit check needed!
You may select to finance any portion of your fees, including your deposit, and may select a pay through 6/30/26 or pay through 12/31/26 financing term during the registration process.
CROWDFUND YOUR FEE
Even with our fees priced as low as possible, we know that diabetes camp can feel expensive. To help ease the burden, we’re happy to offer a Crowdfund Your Fee option! We’ll lend you our support to get you started.
How it works – visit this link to create a Crowdfund Your Fee page, set your goal to the fee amount you would like to raise, and share it with your friends and family. Any contributions to your page will apply directly to your program fees.
Please note:
- Contributions to your page are not tax-deductible, as they benefit the participant directly. You are not fundraising for DYF when you select to Crowdfund your Fee, but rather opting to crowdfund your own fees.
- Your crowdfunding page will close on August 31, 2026. If you did not raise enough to cover your program fees by this date, you will automatically be placed on a pay through 12/31/26 plan for the remainder due.
DYF SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
We are proud to be able to offer full- and partial- scholarships for all of our programs.
Our number one goal is to provide diabetes camp services to all who need them. If our camp fees are out of reach for you and you are unable to Crowdfund Your Fee, we highly encourage you to apply for a scholarship. In this application you will be asked how much financial support you are requesting, in addition to sharing information about income, household size, and extenuating circumstances. Scholarship recipients will then receive partial or full scholarships based on need and availability of DYF’s scholarship funds. Determination of scholarship award is decided based on the following considerations, in order of priority:
- Recipients of SNAP, MediCal, CHIP or other governmental assistance.
- Gross household income in relation to the number of individuals in a household.
- Newly diagnosed (Jan 2025 or later) or first-time campers.
- Recent job loss or reduction of employment.
- Loss or change in housing.
- Unanticipated medical expenses.
- Other extenuating circumstances, assessed on a case by case basis.
We offer a maximum of 1 scholarship per camper, per year. For families that qualify for a full scholarship, up to 4 family members can attend on a full scholarship, additional attendees can receive up to a 50% scholarship each.
No additional information will be required unless specifically requested. Please note that a scholarship with DYF does not require proof of residency or citizenship; all information provided in the application will be kept strictly confidential, and we will not ask you for a social security number or similar identifying information.
Scholarship requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a rolling basis beginning January 30, 2026. If you receive a partial scholarship, any remaining fees can be placed on an interest-free pay through 6/30/26 or pay through 12/31/26 payment plan. You may also opt to crowdfund any remaining fees.
Please note, the application processes for Adventure and LIT Programs all require additional application steps that must be completed prior to being accepted into these programs. Scholarships for Adventure and LIT Programs will be reviewed and awarded only after notification of acceptance to these programs.
To apply for a scholarship, please complete a camper application and request a scholarship within the application form. Should you require any additional assistance or need to cancel due to financial hardships, please contact the DYF office prior to 60 days of the start of your program.