Camp History
In 1952 concerned parents asked Dr. Albert Easley of Chattanooga to form a camp for children with diabetes. The first camp session was held that year in Jasper, TN at a Girl Scout camp.
After two years in Jasper, a permanent location was found, the Double G Ranch. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Street purchased the land on Chickamauga Lake.
The ranch was made available to camps for children with medical disabilities at no cost with support from the Gordon Street Family Foundation.
In 1954, the Tennessee Camp for Diabetic Children held their first session at Double G Ranch.
TCDC is a stand-alone entity that is not associated with the Tennessee Diabetes Association or the American Diabetes Association.
About
CAMP 2025!
If you are compassionate, have great listening skills, want to have a positive impact on kids, and work with a great team of motivated and energetic people. join our staff at TCDC. Download the PDF application and email it to tcdctype1@gmail.com. Applications are due by March 1, 2024.