Camp History
In 1952, concerned parents asked Dr. Albert Easley to form a camp for children with Type 1 diabetes. The first camp session was held that year in Jasper, TN. After two years there, 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 2026!
Sunday, June 14-Saturday, June 28
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, we would love to have you join our staff at TCDC. Submit the application found on the Forms page by March 1, 2026.