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LifeCare Alliance - Central Ohio Diabetes Association

Office at 1699 W Mound St, Columbus, OH 43223-1809

Phone:

(614) 884-4400

amyer@lifecarealliance.org

Campers learn to take control of their diabetes management while participating in exciting traditional summer camp activities. Diabetes education topics include nutrition and carbohydrate counting, insulin therapy, and blood glucose monitoring. Camp staff include cabin counselors, social workers, nurses, dietitians, and physicians. Many staffers have diabetes themselves, and former campers can seek training to become part of the Camp Hamwi team. While Camp Hamwi serves youths ages 7-17, children as young as 3 can participate in diabetes day camps. CODA’s summer youth camps allow children and families to connect with a community of support, part of a lifelong path to living well while navigating the challenges of diabetes.

Upcoming LifeCare Alliance - Central Ohio Diabetes Association Programs

Kids Camps & Stepping Stones

Dates: June 03, 2024 to June 07, 2024
Audience: Youth
Program Type: Day Camp - Multiple Days
Diabetes Type: type 1 diabetes
Location: Columbus, OH

Kids Camp encourages campers to explore their potential, try different activities, build friendships and learn about diabetes. Siblings are encouraged to be involved in the day camp experience (ages 3 - 7). Stepping Stones is an introductory program for youth with diabetes who want to explore what camping is all about before committing to one week at residential camp (ages 8-12).

Senior Challenge - Session 1 (13-17)

Dates: July 14, 2024 to July 20, 2024
Audience: Teen
Program Type: Overnight Camp
Diabetes Type: type 1 diabetes
Location: Danville, OH

A more advanced program structured to challenge our oldest campers. Seniors are exposed to rappelling, river canoeing, overnight camping, initiative games and much more. Senior campers are privileged to invite a friend to attend Hamwi with them. Friends can use the application form, checking the appropriate “Friend” box.

Senior Challenge - Session 2 (13-17)

Dates: July 21, 2024 to July 27, 2024
Audience: Teen
Program Type: Overnight Camp
Diabetes Type: type 1 diabetes
Location: Danville, OH

Junior Challenge Week (7-12)

Dates: July 28, 2024 to August 03, 2024
Audience: Youth
Program Type: Overnight Camp
Diabetes Type: type 1 diabetes
Location: Danville, OH

Activities and programs are geared to entertain and encourage our youngest resident campers. Hayrides, water games, a talent show, and a treasure hunt are a few of the outrageous activities that make this program full of wholesome fun and delight. Special programs highlighting Junior week include a spectacular carnival celebration where everyone comes dressed in their zaniest attire.

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