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ePFC Cooking Corner
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February 9 @ 5:30 pm
ePFC Cooking Corner

Although Camp Sweeney is only in session during the summer, diabetes doesn’t stop when the school year begins and neither do we. PFC Life keeps...

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PFC Life Midlothian
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February 23 @ 7:30 pm
PFC Life Midlothian

Although Camp Sweeney is only in session during the summer, diabetes doesn’t stop when the school year begins and neither do we. PFC Life keeps...

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PFC Teen- Dallas Stars
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March 1 @ 7:30 pm
PFC Teen- Dallas Stars

Although Camp Sweeney is only in session during the summer, diabetes doesn’t stop when the school year begins and neither do we. PFC Life keeps...

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PFC Life Plano- St. Patrick's Day
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March 16 @ 7:30 pm
PFC Life Plano- St. Patrick's Day

Although Camp Sweeney is only in session during the summer, diabetes doesn’t stop when the school year begins and neither do we. PFC Life keeps...

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PFC Life Flower Mound
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April 12 @ 7:30 pm
PFC Life Flower Mound

Although Camp Sweeney is only in session during the summer, diabetes doesn’t stop when the school year begins and neither do we. PFC Life keeps...

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PFC Life McKinney
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April 25 @ 7:30 pm
PFC Life McKinney

Although Camp Sweeney is only in session during the summer, diabetes doesn’t stop when the school year begins and neither do we. PFC Life keeps...

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2023  Summer - First Session
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June 4 @ 8:00 am
2023 Summer - First Session
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Reunion 2023
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July 4 @ 1:30 pm
Reunion 2023

Come join us for a day of fellowship, F-U-N, BBQ dinner, carnival and fireworks. Ticket price: $40 (ages 13+), $25 (ages 5-12). The reunion is...

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A diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes changes the life of a child forever. Days filled with school, sports, and activities are quickly replaced by blood tests, insulin injections, and carbohydrate calculations. Every step required to manage their diabetes is a step away from what children see as “normal.” But at Camp Sweeney, Type 1 diabetes is normal. And when diabetes disappears, every camper can show what makes them special, not what makes them different.

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It’s that time of year again! Tune in every Frid It’s that time of year again! Tune in every Friday to see who your leadership counselors are for Extraordinary Summer 2023!
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Meet Westover Harvey! Westover is in 4th grade at Meet Westover Harvey! Westover is in 4th grade at Mountain West Montessori. Westover loves to play football, basketball, and golf. Westover was diagnosed when he was 5 years old, and has been Sweeney Strong since 2021, and his favorite activity at Camp is football! We are so excited to see Westover back for Extraordinary Summer 2023!
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Spots are filling up fast! Sign up for Extraordina Spots are filling up fast! Sign up for Extraordinary Summer 2023 today to secure your spot for some F-U-N this summer!
Meet Izetta Fuller! Izetta is in kindergarten at T Meet Izetta Fuller! Izetta is in kindergarten at Trinity School of Texas! She loves golf, tumbling, art, and helping in the garden and in the kitchen! Izetta was diagnosed in 2017 and has been Sweeney Strong since 2022. She loves rainbows and unicorns, and her favorite part about camp is the big slide at the pool. We can't wait to see Izetta at Extraordinary Summer 2023!
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The Youth Family Campout is back and better than e The Youth Family Campout is back and better than ever! Sign up now to secure your spot for F-U-N this spring!!

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PFC Teen is back! Join us at the Dallas Stars game PFC Teen is back! Join us at the Dallas Stars game on March 1st! 

Spaces are limited, sign up at campsweeney.org/pfcteen-stars/
He’s back! The king of the one-liners returns w He’s back!  The king of the one-liners returns with ‘Dr. Ernie’s Joke of the Week’!
Meet Lucas Latorre! Originally from Mexico City, L Meet Lucas Latorre! Originally from Mexico City, Lucas is a freshman at BASIS Independent Brooklyn in New York. He was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of 10 and has been Sweeney Strong since 2018. In his free time, he practices Brazilian jiu-jitsu and is also working towards getting his pilot’s license! At camp, you can find Lucas balling out in Soccer Ironman or spending time with his Junior Ment and friends!
Camp Sweeney's YouTube Channel is a great place to Camp Sweeney's YouTube Channel is a great place to watch all of our Sweeney Vignettes and 'Sweeney Connection' Podcasts. Check it out at:

https://www.youtube.com/@campsweeney2023
A Ribs & Sausage feast cooked by Bob Cannon for yo A Ribs & Sausage feast cooked by Bob Cannon for you and 7 guests.  Fishing on the shores of Lake Dealey.  A special guided Hayride tour of Camp.  A day of relaxation, good times and great memories.  SPONSOR a Premium Reunion 2023 Package and spend an off-season Sunday at Camp!  See the details in this post or call the Camp office for more information!
Meet Charlie Amis! Charlie is an 8th grader at Mem Meet Charlie Amis! Charlie is an 8th grader at Memorial Middle School in Houston, TX! He was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at just 10 months old and has been Sweeney Strong since 2017. In his free time, Charlie loves to experiment with photography and videos to make movies! At Sweeney, you'll catch him being an absolute tech guru in Broadcasting and Video Production. He also loves all of the camp dances! We can't wait to see Charlie at Extraordinary Summer 2023!
Lake Dealey on a cool Winter’s Day…beckoning t Lake Dealey on a cool Winter’s Day…beckoning the return of Summer…and our amazing Sweeney Campers.
Meet Kate Gannon! Kate is a junior at Stone Ridge Meet Kate Gannon! Kate is a junior at Stone Ridge in Washington DC, and spent this past summer with the Dillard Dolls. Kate loves running cross country and track and reading in her free time. She was diagnosed when she was 8 years old and has been Sweeney strong since 2019. Kate’s favorite parts of camp are cross country and spending time with her friends and junior ment during the nighttime activities!
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Meet Will McClelland! Will is Sophomore at James E Meet Will McClelland! Will is Sophomore at James E. Taylor High school, where he is a proud member of Thespian Troupe 311. Will loves to perform and in his free time he enjoys spending time with his friends, and going to the gym. Will was diagnosed when he was 2 years old and has been Sweeney strong since 2018. At camp Will loves to hang out with his Jr. Ments and relax with some arts and crafts.
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Meet Ben Asarch! Ben loves to play sports outside Meet Ben Asarch! Ben loves to play sports outside of camp such as hockey, lacrosse, tennis, and skiing. Ben was diagnosed at the age of 3, and has been Sweeney Strong since 2019. While at camp, Ben enjoys serving it up at tennis or playing ultimate frisbee. We can’t wait to see Ben soon at Extraordinary Summer 2023!
Camp Sweeney’s 74th Reunion is coming up in Summ Camp Sweeney’s 74th Reunion is coming up in Summer 2023!
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Camp Sweeney had blast at the annual Holiday Ginge Camp Sweeney had blast at the annual Holiday Gingerbread Party. We would love to thank all that came along with our cosponsors JDRF and Children’s Health Endocrinology #sweeneystrong #jdrf #childrenshealth
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Sweeney Highlights are back! Meet Willa Berry! W Sweeney Highlights are back! 

Meet Willa Berry! Willa is currently a senior at Colorado Rocky Mountain School and will be attending the University of Alabama next fall in the pre-med program! She plays soccer and is currently the senior leader of the admissions team for her school. Last summer, Willa enjoyed being a CIT in Bonner cabin. Willa has been Sweeney Strong since 2016, and we can’t to see her this summer!
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