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    Diabetes Youth Services

    Office at 2100 W Central Ave Ste 110, Toledo, OH 43606-3817

    (419) 291-1234

    Diabetes Youth Services (DYS) is a Toledo- based nonprofit aiming to support those living with type 1 diabetes. We offer not only 4 summer camp sessions ranging from 5-22 years old, but support groups, mothers retreats, and services like Family Connection and School Nurse Training. We services 34 counties in the Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan area, so don’t hesitate to reach out! Find us on Facebook or visit us online at dys4kids.org Our Mission Statement: “Helping local children with type 1 diabetes manage their disease every day. Supporting families, educating communities and encouraging independence.”

    Upcoming Diabetes Youth Services Programs

    Leadership Retreat - Stay Tuned for Dates July 2023

    • Dates: January 01, 1900 to January 01, 1900
    • Audience: Youth
    • Program Type: Overnight Camp
    • Diabetes Type: type 1 diabetes
    • Location: Ashley, OH

    Every year young adults join us for a weekend experience that includes making great friends, fun activities, guest speakers, and open discussions. This is a valuable weekend that helps any young adult managing type 1 diabetes make meaningful connections to help them cope with T1D struggles. You will meet adult type 1’s who share their expertise is a variety of subject areas and how type 1 has impacted their life. They will learn valuable life lessons from these mentors and from each other. Winter Retreat is a great time to get away from the stress of school, activities, friends and family. They simply have a blast together. Scholarship applications are due by July 2023. You do not need to pay anything to register. Please contact Cindy at cindy@dys4kids.org for information about scholarships

    Big Shots Resident Camp

    • Dates: June 19, 2023 to June 23, 2023
    • Audience: Youth
    • Program Type: Overnight Camp
    • Diabetes Type: type 1 diabetes
    • Location: Ashley, OH

    Campers aged 13-17 will make friends that they will cherish for a lifetime. There is something for everyone from canoeing crafts swimming a talent show archery And fun diabetes education

    Middle Shot Resident Camp

    • Dates: June 23, 2023 to June 26, 2023
    • Audience: Youth & Teen
    • Program Type: Overnight Camp
    • Diabetes Type: type 1 diabetes
    • Location: Ashley, OH

    New: Extra Day Added! Middle Shots designed for ages 10-13, is the campers first taste of resident camp. Middle shots is a great place for kids to bond and make friendships that last a lifetime through fun-filled camp activities

    Camp Little Shots in Tecumseh, MI

    • Dates: July 10, 2023 to July 13, 2023
    • Audience: Youth
    • Program Type: Day Camp - Multiple Days
    • Diabetes Type: type 1 diabetes
    • Location: Tecumseh, MI 49286 US

    Introductory experience for children aged 5-10. In addition to games, crafts and fun activities, our campers learn tools to help them manage their diabetes independently

    Camp Little Shots in Sylvania, Ohio

    • Dates: July 31, 2023 to August 03, 2023
    • Audience: Youth
    • Program Type: Day Camp - Multiple Days
    • Diabetes Type: type 1 diabetes
    • Location: Sylvania, OH

    Introductory experience for children aged 5-10. In addition to games, crafts and fun activities, our campers learn tools to help them manage their diabetes independently