The Sweeney Connection

In this episode, we reach across the Pond to enjoy a lengthy chat with an amazing former camper, Alice Jewell, who lives in the United Kingdom.  Alice was a 'Sweeney Staple' for many years as a camper at Sweeney!

Isaiah Stanback, former NFL player, Dallas Cowboy and Super Bowl Champion, and father of our amazing camper, Nadia Stanback, on why he has dedicated himself to playing a role in the Type 1 Diabetes Community, his love for Camp Sweeney and the importance of supporting Camp and all children with Type 1.

From a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes, to attending Camp Sweeney two months later, and now a Junior at the University of Alabama, Willa Berry shares her thoughts on camp, it's influence on her life and her journey ahead.

Max Bradley's 'Sweeney Connection' Podcast - his life with diabetes and his journey through Sweeney.

Another popular Nighttime Off-Campus event - Urban Air.

Rocketry Class...where our young Rocket Scientists come to play...

A discussion of our Podcast studio and it's origins.

Our most popular 'Off-Site' evening event...Hawaiian Falls.

'The Master of Mirth' - Dr. Ernie...and the Joke of the Day...

Who doesn't love a good Chicken Strip song?

Each year, cabins have a specific theme - here is the method to the madness.

The history behind the names of the cabins at Camp Sweeney.

Arts & Crafts - a Sweeney Daytime Class for everyone!

Bob & Chad discuss post-mealtime and how it has become a way for kids to bond over the years.

Magicians, Comics, Singers, Musicians…and so much more.  A Sweeney Talent show is an event like no other…

From Junior Paintball to Advanced Paintball, this is a Sweeney Daytime activity that is meant for anyone who is ready to do battle!

There are hiking trails…and then there are Camp Sweeney hiking trails…

Every campfire has many Sweeney tradition songs…but the one that seems to be catching on over the past several years is ‘We’re Not Gonna Trade It’.  It’s an F-U-N song and bring the campfire crowd to a whole new level of excitement.!

He flies a plane, drops sugar-free gum … and visits Camp Sweeney three times each summer.  Condor Man is a legend…and his arrival is awe-inspiring.

From Notre Dame to Texas, Georgia to TCU and Texas A&M to Arkansas…Fight Song Wednesday is a celebration of not only some outstanding Colleges and their Fight Songs, but a celebration of America as well.

At 3:00 p.m. every Monday through Saturday, Snack Attack time arrives, where the camp comes alive as the kids gear up for fourth and fifth periods.

Carnival Night is a Sweeney tradition and lands in the middle of a camp session, giving kids the opportunity to spend time with their Mentor/Junior Ment while riding carnival rides, playing games, eating snow cones and just having an all-around Magnificent time!

Mykal Quinlan is a former Sweeney Camper and Counselor and soon-to-be Doctor specializing in Emergency Pediatric Care.  Mykal has stories and amazing memories from his Camp Sweeney experience and is our special guest for this episode of 'The Sweeney Connection'.

The Mentorship program is at the heart of what sets Camp Sweeney apart, where an older camper mentors a younger camper, spending valuable time together as they walk their diabetes journey together.  Not only during camp, but often outside the gates of Sweeney as well.

Campers are assigned to be in Big Brother/Big Sister groups in their cabins.  The friendships they form in these sibling groups can be life-changing.

Camp Sweeney is a beautiful place.  From rolling hills to amazing valleys and everything in between...

Four Wheelers are all over Camp Sweeney in the Summer.  From the Program Assistants, to the Maintenance Staff, to Bob and Ernie...there are a variety of vehicles used to run and manage the day to day operations of Camp...

Two epic Daytime Activities are Archery & Riflery - Bob & Chad discuss them in this episode of 'Connection Clips'.

The All-Camp Hike is an amazing evening.  And Meditation Mountain is deserving of a little chat and it's own episode on 'Connection Clips'.

Lake Dealey is the heart of Camp - it's Lovely Blue waters beckon campers to return each summer to bask in it's glory...

When you attend a Sweeney Five concert, you hear songs and lyrics that are unique to Camp...

Bri Hulsey is a former camper, counselor and continuing advocate for Camp Sweeney. She discusses her life with Type 1, her journey through Sweeney and a special relationship she has with one of our Camp 'Legends'...

So many amazing nighttime events at camp...Bob and Chad discuss them and reminisce on how incredible a Sweeney evening can be.

Camp Sweeney's Daytime Class Activities are epic...and the subject of this 'Connection Clips' episode.

Bob & Chad discuss the origins and details of the PFC LIFE program.

Join Bob and Chad as they discuss the history of Camp Sweeney in this quick-hit episode of the Sweeney Connection that we call 'Connection Clips'.

Dr. Ernie on the evolution of Sweeney's Summer Program.

Keith Rigsby, Camp Sweeney Facility Director, on the work that goes in to getting camp ready for a Sweeney Summer and a behind-the-scenes look at offseason projects and repairs.

Mark Rigsby has been taking care of the Sweeney grounds for over 20 years.  He shares his thoughts on the camp, the work to maintain it year-round and his favorite moments and events that he has been a part of for more than two decades.

Gabrielle Rowland, former Sweeney Camper, shares her Sweeney experience and her life today working for Tandem, serving children with Diabetes.

In this episode, Bob & Chad riff on 'Cool Camp Stuff' - all things Sweeney that are the ultimate in Cool!

Dr. Kathy Sumpter, a member of Camp Sweeney's amazing team of Medical Directors, discussed Diabetes, providing some history, past and present treatments, technology and more.

Bob & Chad take a look back at last Summer and a look ahead to Summer 2026.

Our 2025-2026 Off-Season Associate Program Directors discuss the ins & outs of the off-season program and preparations for Summer 2026.

One of our amazing young campers, Lauren Uribe, on how camp has given her the friendships and support that sustain her in her daily struggle with facing Type 1 Diabetes.

The Sweeney 5 - Camp Sweeney's 'House Band', is gearing up for yet another amazing Summer in the woods of Sweeneyland.  We are joined today by all of the current members of the band as they talk the music, magic and mayhem of a Sweeney Campfire...and so much more!

Camp Sweeney's long-standing relationship with Callisburg ISD is our subject in this Podcast.  Camp Sweeney's KPFC plays a vital role for both Camp Sweeney and Callisburg High School, where the Radio station is home to Callisburg Sports broadcasts as well as the online program for Callisburg High School's Broadcasting Class.  We are joined by two of Callisburg High School's best, Charlotte Strahan and Ronnie Conyers!

Matti Olson is a High School Senior and Sweeney Camper, looking forward to her final summer at Camp and to a future in College and beyond.

Keith Rigsby, Camp Sweeney Facility Director, on maintaining the Sweeney Property, what a Sweeney Summer of maintenance activity looks like and what off-season work is currently underway as we begin to prepare for Summer 2025.

Camp Sweeney Business Manager, Billie Hood, on off-season projects, the new Jay Sutton Camper Center and much more.