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If you have any questions about our Leadership Development Program, please contact Caroline Tallman at caroline.tallman@campkudzu.org. ABOUT PROGRAM CITs are our oldest “campers”, who enjoy a fun-filled week focused on transitioning into independent adults – as well as leaders and positive examples for the next generation of campers. CITs will be bunked in cabins by gender along with 1-2 adult CIT leaders. They enjoy a specialized schedule that mixes traditional camp activities with leadership training, diabetes management education and learning to support each other. Each CIT is paired with a younger camper cabin for the session and spends time with them at activities throughout the week. The CITs also lead an evening program for the entire camp!

If you have any questions about our Leadership Development Program, please contact Caroline Tallman at caroline.tallman@campkudzu.org. ABOUT PROGRAM CITs are our oldest “campers”, who enjoy a fun-filled week focused on transitioning into independent adults – as well as leaders and positive examples for the next generation of campers. CITs will be bunked in cabins by gender along with 1-2 adult CIT leaders. They enjoy a specialized schedule that mixes traditional camp activities with leadership training, diabetes management education and learning to support each other. Each CIT is paired with a younger camper cabin for the session and spends time with them at activities throughout the week. The CITs also lead an evening program for the entire camp!

If you have any questions about our Leadership Development Program, please contact Caroline Tallman at caroline.tallman@campkudzu.org. ABOUT PROGRAM CITs are our oldest “campers”, who enjoy a fun-filled week focused on transitioning into independent adults – as well as leaders and positive examples for the next generation of campers. CITs will be bunked in cabins by gender along with 1-2 adult CIT leaders. They enjoy a specialized schedule that mixes traditional camp activities with leadership training, diabetes management education and learning to support each other. Each CIT is paired with a younger camper cabin for the session and spends time with them at activities throughout the week. The CITs also lead an evening program for the entire camp!

If you have any questions about our Leadership Development Program, please contact Caroline Tallman at caroline.tallman@campkudzu.org. ABOUT PROGRAM CITs are our oldest “campers”, who enjoy a fun-filled week focused on transitioning into independent adults – as well as leaders and positive examples for the next generation of campers. CITs will be bunked in cabins by gender along with 1-2 adult CIT leaders. They enjoy a specialized schedule that mixes traditional camp activities with leadership training, diabetes management education and learning to support each other. Each CIT is paired with a younger camper cabin for the session and spends time with them at activities throughout the week. The CITs also lead an evening program for the entire camp!

Being a teenager can be complicated, and type 1 diabetes doesn’t make it any easier. Camp Kudzu’s Teen Retreat was created to foster independence and community among our older campers (7th-12th grade). During this session, we focus on hard-hitting topics related to being a teen living with type 1 diabetes. This weekend provides time for campers to strengthen relationships made during summer camp with a smaller group of peers while exploring the diabetes-related challenges that they likely face every day.

A diagnosis of type 1 diabetes can throw a wrench in being a kid- but it doesn’t have to! Camp Kudzu’s Junior Retreat was created to foster learning and community among our younger campers (3rd-6th grade). During this session, we focus on learning more about type 1 diabetes management through organic conversations and age-appropriate activities, and just being a kid.

Family camp is a great place for newly diagnosed, young children or families who need a boost in dealing with diabetes. Informative speakers and panel discussions give everyone a new perspective. You will also gain helpful tips and tricks to simplify life while helping your family member manage their diabetes. Overall these weekends provide a peek into camp life for parents and siblings. You’re invited to join us for an amazing weekend of diabetes education, family bonding, networking, and fun!

Sprouts is a week-long day camp for children ages 5-9 and serve over 35 each summer. Campers participate in age-appropriate traditional camp activities while meeting other children their age living with type 1 diabetes. Counselors and clinicians provide medical supervision and teach campers new diabetes management skills and lessons. There are also opportunities for parents to meet throughout the week to receive additional diabetes education and support. Campers arrive approximately 9:00 am and are picked up at 4:00 pm each day

Camp Kudzu is a place where there’s nothing unusual about having type 1 diabetes. There’s no need to explain blood sugar testing, finger pricks, insulin injections, ketones, “lows,” boluses or carb counting. Everyone here understands! We aren’t like a trip to the endo’s office, but we have endocrinologists, RNs, physician assistants, and dieticians there. We aren’t a classroom of lectures and chalkboard diagrams, but we have education woven into camp with impromptu learnings during activities, meal time, and casual conversations.