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Orca Family Day Camps T1D are 3 one-day adventures for families to come together for fun and build support networks with other families who have a child/youth living with Type 1 diabetes. Families may elect to attend one day or all 3 days at the locations listed. There is a spring event in Tacoma, summer event in Covington and fall event in Seattle, Washington. Orca Family Day Camps T1D are free. Preregistration is required. Closing date to register is one week prior to the scheduled event (March 12th; July 1st; and September 10, 2023). Contact information: 253-272-5134.

A week long day summer camp starting Monday, June 26 through Friday, June 30, 2023, for children ages four through thirteen, with Type 1 Diabetes. Panther Day Camp will be held at Camp McCullough in Covington, Washington. The day camp experience allows children with Type 1 Diabetes to meet other children with diabetes and talk with adults who have grown up with diabetes. Diabetes education is an important part of Panther Day Camp, however, the emphasis is on having fun, building friendships and sharing common concerns. Presently there is no cure for diabetes, but with medical supervision, exercise, healthy eating and insulin, a full and active life-style is possible.

Orca Family Day Camps T1D are 3 one-day adventures for families to come together for fun and build support networks with other families who have a child/youth living with Type 1 diabetes. Families may elect to attend one day or all 3 days at the locations listed. There is a spring event in Tacoma, summer event in Covington and fall event in Seattle, Washington. Orca Family Day Camp T1D are free. Preregistration is required. Closing date to register is one week prior to the scheduled event (March 12th; July 1st; and September 10, 2023). Contact information: 253-272-5134.

Two day adventure for children and youth living with Type 2 diabetes to come together for fun and build friendships. Lunch and snacks are provided. This weekend mini day camp will be held Saturday, July 8 and Sunday, July 9, 2023. Wolf Pack Day Camp for T2D will be held in Kent, Washington. Please contact the Diabetes Association of Pierce County to request a camper registration packet at: 253-272-5134. Registration packets will be mailed out April 1, 2023 and completed packets due back May 1, 2023.

Orca Family Day Camps T1D are 3 one-day adventures for families to come together for fun and build support networks with other families who have a child/youth living with Type 1 diabetes. Families may elect to attend one day or all 3 days at the locations listed. There is a spring event in Tacoma, summer event in Covington and fall event in Seattle, Washington. Orca Family Day Camp T1D are free. Preregistration is required. Closing date to register is one week prior to the scheduled event (March 12th; July 1st; and September 10, 2023). Contact information: 253-272-5134.