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Diabetes Camps. Letter C.
Here you can find Diabetes Camps in your state. If you know of a Diabetes Camp that is not here please email Kimberly Advent.
California
Diabetic Youth Foundation, Bearskin Meadow Camp
Location: Sequoia National Park as well as year-round programs throughout California
For: Children, Teens and Families affected by diabetes
When: Every summer from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Sessions are happening all summer.
Cost:Varies on Program
Website:www.dyf.org
Contact: Diabetic Youth Foundation
5167 Clayton Rd., Suite F
Concord, CA 94521
Phone: 925-680-4994
Fax: 925-680-4863
Email
Camp Buck at Lake Tahoe
Location: Lake Tahoe - South Shore
For:Teens ages 8 to 13 (Co-ed)
When:TBD
Cost: TBD
Contact:NDACA
1005 Terminal Way, Suite 104
Reno, NV 89502
Phone: 775-856-3839 or 800-379-3839
Fax: 775-348-7591
Email
Camp Conrad-Chinnock
Location:Barton Flats Recreation Area within the San Bernardino Mountains
For:Diabetics age 13.5 to 17 years
When:TBD
Cost: $425
Contact:Contact Tom Jenkins, Director of Programs, via Email or phone (323-966-2890 x7509).
Camp De Los Niños in San Jose, California
Location: In the Santa Cruz Mountains
For: Boys and girls ages 6 to 13
When: August 14 to August 20, 2005
Cost: $25
Contact:
The Diabetes Society ,
1165 Lincoln Avenue, Suite 300, San Jose CA 95125
Phone: 800-989-1165 or 408- 287-3785 x121 ,
Fax: (408) 287-2701
Email
Camp DJ Sequoia Lake
Location: Outside of Kings Canyon National Park
For: Teens ages 13 to 17 (coed)
When:July 24 to July 30, 2005
Cost:$25
Contact:
The Diabetes Society,
1165 Lincoln Avenue, Suite 300, San Jose CA 95125
Phone: 800-989-1165 or 408- 287-3785 x121 ,
Fax: (408) 287-2701
Email
Camp Wana Kura Day Camp
Location: Marine Corp Recruiting Depot (Point Loma), San Diego
For: Ages 5 - 12
When:TBD
Cost:$50 for the week
Contact: San Diego ADA at (619) 234-9897.
Cruise Camp
Location:Los Angeles to Baja Mexico
For: Teens ages 13 to 17 (coed)
When:June 20 to June 24, 2005
Cost:$600
Contact: The Diabetes Society,
1165 Lincoln Avenue, Suite 300, San Jose CA 95125
Phone: 800-989-1165 or 408- 287-3785 x121 ,
Fax: (408) 287-2701
Email
Larry L. Hillblom Camp
Location:Sequoia Lake - 50 miles East of Fresno
For: Youth ages 8 to 12
When:July 9 to July 16, 2005
Cost:$25
Contact:
The Diabetes Society,
1165 Lincoln Avenue, Suite 300, San Jose CA 95125
Phone: 800-989-1165 or 408- 287-3785 x121 ,
Fax: (408) 287-2701
Email
Youth Day Camps
Day Camp is the place for fun and adventure. It provides vital educational experiences for children to learn more about their diabetes. The Day Camp site has playing fields, play ground equipment and indoor activities such as arts and crafts, group games and education. Staffing includes nurses, dietitians and caring counselors who are devoted to providing a safe environment.
Age Group: Youth, ages 4 to 12.
Dates:
San Jose: Monday, June 27, 2005 to Friday, July 1, 2005.
Sacramento: Saturday, May 14, 2005 and Saturday, November 12, 2005.
Hillblom – Bakersfield: Spring 2005, TBA.
Hillblom – Fresno: Spring 2005, TBA.
Hillblom – Stockton: Spring 2005, TBA.
Fee: Free for Sacramento and Hillblom Day Camps. $90 for San Jose Day Camp.
Requirements: Prior to the start of camp, each camper needs to have completed the Camper Application Package, which will be sent out upon receipt of the Registration Form.
Transportation: No transportation provided.
Program Highlights: Day campers enter camp with a sense of anticipation, and return home in the afternoon full of self-confidence and fun. The program is designed to provide continuous development for the camper who has been to camp before or for the newly diagnosed. Most importantly, Day Camp is one of the few places where children have the opportunity for group interaction with other children their own age, who also have diabetes. Day Camp runs from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Age appropriate activities include sports, crafts, ice-skating, as well as diabetes education.
Weekend Family Camps
Family camp is a three-day weekend of updated information about diabetes, traditional camp activities, plus an opportunity to meet other families who can share and understand your experiences.
Age Group: All ages.
Requirements: Prior to the start of camp, each camper needs to have completed the Camper Application Package, which will be sent out upon receipt of the Registration Form.
Transportation: No transportation provided.
Session Details:
Hillblom I and II, at Sequoia Lake
Located outside of Kings Canyon National Park at YMCA Camp Sequoia Lake - 50 miles East of Fresno. Program facilities include a multi-purpose playing field, a recreation lodge, archery range, covered arts and craft building, climbing wall, swimming pool and many wonderful walking trails. Families will have exciting adventures plus the opportunity to learn more about diabetes and others living with diabetes. The Hillblom Family Camp is the perfect location to make learning fun. This camp of dedicated to the memory of Larry L. Hillblom and his commitment to help people with diabetes and supporting research to find a cure.
Fee: $10 per person
Dates:
Session I - Friday, April 22, 2005 to Sunday, April 24, 2005
Session II - Friday, September 9, 2005 to Sunday, September 11, 2005.
Session Highlights: Experience family fun through nature hikes to the Giant Sequoia trees, creating arts and crafts, fishing, and learn canoeing on Sequoia Lake. Group and individual activities are scheduled throughout the day and participants may choose from these events and activities. Some basic concepts in diabetes management and control are presented. Evening campfire programs include group singing, skits, and other fun activities.
Santa Cruz, in the Santa Cruz Mountains
Santa Cruz Family Camp is located just off of scenic route highway 9 in the beautiful redwood forest of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Join families from all over California for a weekend of fun, educational activities and programs. Develop skill with the ancient sport of archery, rock climb up a wall, and be creative with arts and crafts. Families will have exciting adventures plus the opportunity to learn more about diabetes and others living with diabetes. This is an experience that will last a lifetime.
Fee: $65 per person
Date: Friday, May 20, 2005 to Sunday, May 22, 2005.
Session Highlights: Experience family fun through nature hikes, creating arts and crafts, swimming, and archery. Group and individual activities are scheduled throughout the day and participants may choose from these events and activities. Some basic concepts in diabetes management and control are presented. Evening campfire programs include group singing, skits, and other fun activities.
Lake Tahoe, at South Lake Tahoe
Located on the southern shores of Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe Family Camp is surrounded with acres of forested mountain terrain and beautiful sandy beaches. Families can explore the hiking trails through the forest, swim, boat or just relax by the lake, plus the opportunity to learn more about diabetes and other families living with diabetes.
Fee: $65 per person
Date: Friday, September 9, 2005 to Sunday, September 11, 2005.
Session Highlights: Experience family fun through nature hikes, creating arts and crafts, swimming, fishing, and archery. Group and individual activities are scheduled throughout the day and participants may choose from these events and activities. Some basic concepts in diabetes management and control are presented. Evening campfire programs include group singing, skits, and other fun activities.
Contact: The Diabetes Society,
1165 Lincoln Avenue, Suite 300, San Jose CA 95125
Phone: 800-989-1165 or 408- 287-3785 x121 ,
Fax: (408) 287-2701
Email
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Colorado
Camp Colorado
Location:Eagle Lake. Just 45 minutes northwest of Colorado Springs adjacent to Pike Peak National Forest.
For: Boys and Girls with Diabetes. REZ Camp--Ages 8-17, Wilderness Camp--Ages 13 to 17,
Equestrian Camp--Ages 12 to 17
When:TBD
Cost:ADA member $475. Non-member $525. Equestrian Camp: ADA member $595. Non-member $645.
Contact: American Diabetes Association, Colorado/Wyoming/Montana Area, 2480 West 26th Avenue, Suite 120B,
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 855-1102 ext 7019, (720) 755-1302 Fax
Email
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Connecticut
The Rainbow Club
Location:Round Hill Community House,
397 Round Hill Road, Greenwich, Connecticut
For: Diabetics ages 3 to 16
When:TBD
Cost:$300
Contact: Kerry Packard at the Barton Center,
(508) 987-2056
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of Diabetes Camps is NOT all inclusive. If you know of other diabetes
Camps, send me an email with the URL and the city and state of the
camp to Kimberly Advent.
All information is subject to change. Prices & dates may vary. This is meant only as a guide. This website is not legally liable for any of these camps. Contact your local ADA office for more information
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