The Sweeney Connection

Two former Sweeney Counselors and Program Associates, Kyle Barnack & Reid Mahoney, discuss their Sweeney Journey's and what they are up to today, and the impact Camp has left on them.

Chad Henderson & Bob Cannon discuss Sweeney Summer 2024 and look ahead to the new year.

Chris Wilson, father of Nicole Wilson, a former Sweeney Camper who passed away 10 years ago this May, discussed his daughter and the camp that changed her life...and whose many lives she changed as well.

Dr. Ernie Fernandez, Camp Director of Camp Sweeney, discusses the Sweeney Summer Program and how it is designed to help campers become not only young Diabetics with good Diabetes control, but to also focus on virtues of sacrifice and service to each other.

NFL Placekicker and former Sweeney Camper Elliott Fry, on his life with Type One Diabetes and his continuing connection with the Camp he grew up with.

Our offseason Associate Program Directors discuss the Sweeney Program and the activities that take place during the offseason and leading up to another summer.

Camper Addy Murphy - her Sweeney Experience.

Sweeney Camper Silas Mihalyi on his Camp journey!

Reina Franklin is a wonderful young lady and an amazing Sweeney Camper!

Caslyn Gamble - a Sweeney Camper, shares her appreciation of Camp, her Camp friends and all things Sweeney!

In this episode of 'The Sweeney Connection', we continue with our Camper profiles.  This...is Kensi McLemore.

Ryan West is a fine young man and a Sweeney Camper with an appreciation of what Camp gives him in terms of friendships, mentoring and Summers that are unforgettable...

Episode 10 of Season 2 gives us a glimpse into the Sweeney journey of Levi Lee...a young Camper and a true Type One Superhero!

Camp Sweeney Program Director & Video Producer/Photographer, Bob Cannon, joins the Sweeney Connection for an in-depth look at Camp Sweeney Media Productions.

Camp Sweeney kicks off Season Two of 'The Sweeney Connection' with a profile of Terry Ackley, CEO of DECA - The Diabetes Education & Camping Association.

Max & Lauryn, two former campers & counselors, discuss their Sweeney Journeys and talk about the upcoming 74th Camp Sweeney Reunion.

Two more of our amazing Sweeney Alumni speak about the upcoming 2023 Camp Sweeney Reunion while reflecting on their time as Campers and Counselors at Sweeney.

Camp Sweeney Alum and amazing Country Music Singer/Songwriter, Mary Heather Hickman, joins us for an episode of 'The Sweeney Connection'!

Dr. Huay discusses being on the Sweeney Medical Staff and his tenure at the camp that has meant so much to him and to the many kids he serves as a Pediatric Endocrinologist.

Former camper Bethany Harper discusses her Sweeney journey from growing up in Houston, her Type 1 diagnosis, Camp Sweeney and her career in Media that has taken her all the way to New York City, including starting a Camp of her own.

Molly Moran, Sweeney Counselor and off-season APD, discussed the Counselor role at Camp and all that goes in to making a Sweeney Summer a magical time for Campers who attend a Camp Session.

In this episode of 'The Sweeney Connection', off-season Associate Program Director Westen Mulqueen discussed the role of the off-season APD, all of the various events and work that happen during a Sweeney off-season and the planning that goes into creating a Sweeney Summer program.

Dr. Fernandez, Camp Director, discusses Sweeney Traditions in this latest episode of 'The Sweeney Connection'.