South Texas Juvenile Diabetes Association

South Texas Juvenile Diabetes Association STJDA empowers children with diabetes through resources, education, and advocacy, ensuring no child faces the challenges of diabetes alone.👦🏻🧑‍🧑‍🧒🎗️

Changing The Rio Grande Valley One Diabetic Child At A Time!!!!!

A few days ago, many of these children arrived as strangers.Today, they’re teammates, adventure buddies, and friends. 💙C...
06/17/2026

A few days ago, many of these children arrived as strangers.

Today, they’re teammates, adventure buddies, and friends. 💙

Camp Freedom is a place where kids living with Type 1 Diabetes can simply be kids—running, laughing, exploring, and making memories together.

And sometimes, that’s exactly what they need most.

☀️💙

06/17/2026

From a STJDA Mom:

This photo was taken the day after my son was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. 💙

If you’re in that hospital room right now, I want you to know something:

You are going to be okay.

You won’t have all the answers today.
You will make mistakes.
Some numbers won’t make sense.

But day by day you’ll learn.
You’ll adapt.
And one day, the things that seem impossible right now will simply be part of your everyday life.

Ask questions. We are here to support you and your family in this journey. Please feel free to reach out whenever you need it. .


What do you wish someone had told you after diagnosis?

First day of camp smiles are always our favorite ☀️One of the best times of the year is finally here! Despite the rain, ...
06/15/2026

First day of camp smiles are always our favorite ☀️

One of the best times of the year is finally here! Despite the rain, the sun came out and Camp Freedom officially kicked off with smiles, laughter and so much excitement. 🏕️✨

We are so happy to welcome our campers back for another unforgettable summer! 💙

Camp Freedom starts June 15! ☀️🏕️The countdown is on! We can’t wait to welcome our campers for a week filled with advent...
06/12/2026

Camp Freedom starts June 15! ☀️🏕️

The countdown is on! We can’t wait to welcome our campers for a week filled with adventure, friendship, confidence-building, and unforgettable memories.

Don’t forget to pack the essentials:
✔️ Closed-toe shoes
✔️ Extra pair of shoes
✔️ Extra socks
✔️ Hat for outdoor activities

Let’s make this summer one to remember. See you at Camp Freedom! 💙

STJDA’s Camp Freedom is excited to welcome families! Join us next Friday for a mixer and facility tour as we open the do...
06/12/2026

STJDA’s Camp Freedom is excited to welcome families! Join us next Friday for a mixer and facility tour as we open the doors to our new home in Monte Alto.

Come meet the team, explore the space and get excited for an unforgettable summer ahead! ✨

🕕 Friday, June 19th at 6 p.m.
📍 24718 FM 1015, Monte Alto, TX
We can’t wait to see you there! 💙

New World Screwworm has not been recorded in the Rio Grande Valley, yet. Still, we would like to remind all diabetics a...
06/09/2026

New World Screwworm has not been recorded in the Rio Grande Valley, yet. Still, we would like to remind all diabetics and their families of the importance of completely covering any wound, to safeguard against parasitization by this opportunistic pest.

06/05/2026

We need your help! Like many small nonprofits, we do remarkable things with limited resources. Our animals currently live entirely outdoors, without shade structures or sheltered stalls in the deep South Texas' wild, wild weather. A newborn foal is particularly vulnerable, and the arrival of Pixel's baby has made our shelter needs urgent.

We are raising $25,000 to take care of Pixel's foal and to finally build the covered barn our animals have needed for years. Every dollar goes directly to their health and safety. THANK YOU VERY MUCH for donating & sharing our campaign!

It may be raining cats & dogs, elsewhere, but at Camp Freedom it's raining PONIES!!! Imagine our great surprise this mo...
06/05/2026

It may be raining cats & dogs, elsewhere, but at Camp Freedom it's raining PONIES!!! Imagine our great surprise this morning to find that our prized Pixel delivered this beautiful paint foal.

We're pleased to announce that mother & baby are doing well--and in time to welcome our summer camp kids. FOLLOW our page for upcoming details on our NAME OUR BABY contest and DONATE to support our expanding Petting Zoo population: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/give-the-gift-of-hope-support-children-living-with-diabetes

Address

24718 FM 1015
Monte Alto, TX
78538

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 12pm

Telephone

+19566275594

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