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Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi

Offices Located at 800 Avery Blvd N Ste 100, Ridgeland, MS 39157-5225

Phone

601-957-7878

irenamcclain@msdiabetes.org

What Does Fall Family Camp look like in 2021: Here are some highlights! Camp is open for ages 4-12, but older kids are welcome to attend and will serve as counselors in training (CITs). Do note that all children are required to have a parent or guardian stay on-site all day if they are under age 18. It is a day camp on Saturday (Registration begins at 9 am, and camp ends at ~8:30 pm after a sing-along at the campfire.) For families who have to travel longer distances, we offer overnight lodging in the cabins on both Friday night and Saturday night for a small fee. Lunch and dinner are provided with each registration, and carb counts are given for the meal. Those who stay over on Saturday night, will also receive breakfast on Sunday morning before they depart. Free for children with diabetes, but the whole family is invited since parents get education while the kids do their activities. For adults and children without diabetes, we do require a small registration fee that varies based on whether they stay overnight or not. Activities include a karate icebreaker and games, arts & crafts, relay games & volleyball (sometimes kickball), and then we give the kids free time with their parents before dinner (most people canoe on the lake during this time), and of course a hay-less "hay-ride" over to the campfire at the end of the evening.

Upcoming Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi Programs

Camp Kandu

Dates: November 13, 2021 to November 14, 2021
Audience: Families of Youth & Teen
Program Type: Overnight Camp
Location: 155 Milner Road, Twin Lakes Conference Center, Florence, MS 39073 US

Registration will be opened Late September 2021.

Dates: May 07, 2022 to May 08, 2022
Audience: Youth & Teen
Program Type: Overnight Camp
Location: 155 Milner Road, Twin Lakes Conference Center, Florence, MS 39073 US

2022 tentative program

Dates: November 12, 2022 to November 13, 2022
Audience: Youth & Teen
Program Type: Overnight Camp
Location: 155 Milner Road, Twin Lakes Conference Center, Florence, MS 39073 US

tentative 2022 program