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Thank you for your interest in Akron Children’s Hospital Diabetes Camp, held at Camp Y-Noah in Clinton, Ohio, the week of June 17-21, 2019. It’s hard to believe this is our 12th year of camp. Ages for eligible campers this year will be 9-14. Eligible patients must be 9 years old by June 17, 2019. The camp is only for patients with type 1 diabetes who are seen in our office

ADA Summer Camp Update-COVID-19 Amid the ever-changing reality of COVID-19, we have been closely monitoring the developments of this pandemic as it relates to camp. We have consulted Departments of Health, camp industry peers, medical leadership, and our internal ADA experts. We have made the difficult decision to not bring campers, volunteers and staff to American Diabetes Association (ADA) Camps this summer. The medical risk and our ability to protect our campers, volunteers and staff onsite is too great. https://engage.active.com/landing_page/camp_sioux_2017 New Sign Up for ADA Imagine Camp! Our new virtual camp experience, ADA Imagine Camp, will bring the magic of summer camp to all campers living with diabetes…wherever you happen to be! Register now! https://adaevents.campbrainregistration.com/ While there is no way we can replace being at camp, we are excited to invite all families to ADA Imagine Camp, an alternative summer camp experience. You can expect: Small group and all-camp interactive online discussions with the camp counselors you know and love · A customized series of camp boxes complete with an ADA Camp Shirt, ready-to-go activities and so much more delivered to your front door · A summer-long speaker series with special guests · Age-appropriate diabetes education and games to enhance knowledge and confidence · No cost to our families! For more information about ADA Imagine Camp or our traditional Camp programs, contact Paula Williams at +1 (703) 549-1500 x 4211 or pwilliams@diabetes.org

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AYUDA (American Youth Understanding Diabetes Abroad Inc) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization has been offering life changing educational and empowerment programs abroad for nearly 20 years. AYUDA uses an innovative peer leadership model through which international volunteers serve as catalysts to empower local youth living with diabetes to manage their diabetes. AYUDA’s volunteer service-delivery model includes a robust pre-program training (online and in-person), meaningful experience abroad, and post-program evaluation. AYUDA’s volunteers work in partnership with local diabetes organizations to support and enhance diabetes education and outreach programs that target underserved youth with diabetes. In the countries where AYUDA volunteers work, AYUDA’s empowerment model directly impacts young people with diabetes and their families, local health professionals, local governments and ministries of health.

We began with a small idea: let's start a support group! We saw a need, and we filled a need. Berks County is home to many amazing Type 1 families and we welcome them all - children and adults, siblings of T1Ds, caregivers, grandparents and friends. We believe that connections to others with T1D are essential to managing the daily lifestyle adjustments that come with the diagnosis.

Our mission is to lead the Bermuda community to reduce the prevalence of diabetes and improve the lives of those affected.

Camp offers young people with diabetes summer fun, education, and social connections. Camp Take Charge was developed by Brainy Camps in conjunction with the Comprehensive Diabetes Program of Children’s National Health System. In addition to fun, the goal of Camp Take Charge is to reduce the social isolation that is often associated with this condition and increase knowledge and understanding of diabetes. The camp provides opportunities for youngsters to work with professional staff and become better self-advocates and self-managers of their condition. Parents can feel comfortable that their children are under the care of trained and experienced doctors, nurses, diabetes educators, pump specialists and other healthcare professionals who are experts in the field.

For more than 20 years, Broward Health Coral Springs has been the home of South Florida’s only day camp for children with diabetes. At Camp Coral Kids, children ages 5½-11 years old with diabetes can connect with other children who understand what they are going through in a fun, educational, and medically supervised environment.

Camp Adam Fisher, The Largest and oldest all volunteer camp for kids with T1D in the Southeast. We are proud to be celebrating 53 years

Canada's longest running camp for children living with type 1 diabetes. In 1953, diabetes looked very different than it does today. It had been just over twenty years since Leonard Thompson received the very first medical injection of insulin at age 14. Until that point, a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes was a death sentence. It would be another twenty years until blood glucose meters began finding their way into homes. Patients with diabetes used reusable glass syringes, sharpening needles on a whetstone, to deliver their insulin. Cell phones, computers, and digital anything were non-existent. It was in the heart of this history that a group of volunteers decided to launch Canada’s first diabetes camp for children. Under the sponsorship of the Kiwanis Club of Ottawa, the camp received $1500 in seed money. The YMCA-YWCA of the National Capital Region supported the venture by providing a campsite. Local doctors and nurses staffed the camp. And, in the summer of 1953, children struggling with the challenges of diabetes packed bags, left parents behind, and went to camp. How magical is that? The camp grew and evolved, fueled by a steady passion for its community and a dedication to its children. In the early 1980s, the Canadian Diabetes Association (now Diabetes Canada) began working closely with the camp committee from Kiwanis, eventually assuming full sponsorship of the camp a few years later. 2018 marked a major milestone for Camp Banting as it continued under its own sails as an independent camp for children and families affected by type 1 diabetes. The camp continues with its existing medical leadership and volunteers intact. Camp directors and program leadership have been sourced from long-attending alumni. Operating as an independent not for profit organization, in partnership with the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Lions Clubs of Canada, and the Bonnenfant YMCA-YWCA Outdoor Education and Leadership Centre, we’re looking forward to celebrating our sixty-sixth anniversary on the shores of the Ottawa River in August.

Dear Campers and Camper Families, We think of you every day and for the last two months have listened to parents, health care and camping experts, and worked with the local Department of Health. In the end, the Camp Fitch traditional summer camp experience that we all love and provided a safe harbor for children was not a viable path forward. As a result, we are taking the following steps: All Flagship Summer Sessions, Focus Programs, and Adventure Trips are suspended in 2020. Virtual Summer Camp at No Charge for all registered campers: Ropes, Voyages, Chapels, Don’t Give Up the Ship, and Candlelight. Summer Family Programs at Camp Fitch for 2020: we are planning and working with the Department of Health to offer day and overnight programs for families as an isolated group. Please stay tuned for email and Facebook announcements for the possibility that your family could come to camp and enjoy your own open space this summer along our Great Lake! Fall 2020 and Summer 2021 Programming: We are planning on operating our fall and summer 2021 programming. Please visit our website for continued updates on all of our programs. Summer Camp 2021: sessions are open for registration.

Camp Gilbert is a safe community of connection and education for children living with type 1 diabetes. At camp children ages 8-18 have the opportunity to make lasting friendships with others who have diabetes. There are water activities, boating, fireside sing-a-longs, games, and more! This is a time for learning, with educational sessions covering nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle management.

Camp Jordan is a sleepover camp experience for kids with diabetes who are entering grades 6- 12 in September 2018. Since it's inception in 1966 by the West Central Richmond Optimist's Club, we offer traditional camp activities and our small group model allows participants the opportunity to forge friendships with others who understand the challenges of having diabetes. The campers are supervised by caring counselors and there are experienced medical professionals on site 24/7.

Camp Jordan will continue at Camp Hanover in Mechanicsville, Virginia. July 7–13 A fun-filled daily schedule may include: Climbing Wall,Archery,High,ropes,Hiking,Swimming,Stand Up Paddle Boards,Gaga!,Hiking,Campfires,Cookouts Optional Worship and Spiritual Development

In light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and in the interest of the health and safety of all campers, volunteers and staff, Camp Hertko Hollow has made the very difficult decision to cancel our upcoming summer sessions for 2020. Listed are the projected sessions for 2021. Please check for updates.

Ho Mita Koda! That’s Sioux for “Welcome my friend!” and a mantra we embody here at Camp Ho Mita Koda. Founded in 1929 by Dr. Henry John, a pioneer in the use of insulin to treat diabetes, Camp Ho Mita Koda is the oldest and longest running diabetic summer camp in the U.S. Located on 72 picturesque acres east of Cleveland, OH in Geauga County, Camp Ho Mita Koda continues to be the highlight of hundreds of diabetic children’s summers. Our goal is to help our campers have fun and learn about their disease and how to manage it.

Camp Kinneloa provides opportunities for campers to build relationships, experience independence, and gain freedom by embracing diabetes. Our week-long session is hosted at the Cuyamaca Retreat Center east of San Diego. Contact us with any questions at campkinneloa@gmail.com.

We suspect many of you, like us, have been following the events dominating the news concerning the global and local impact of coronavirus (COVID-19). First and foremost, know that Camp Kudzu continues to closely monitor the situation, specifically as it relates to upcoming programs. We are looking to information released by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), American Diabetes Association (ADA), and the American Camp Association (ACA) for guidance. While the situation is changing daily, know that we will put the best people, best resources, and the best information together to make decisions, ensuring that camp programming remains as safe as possible. https://www.campkudzu.org/covid-19/

UPCOMING SESSIONS - More Info Below Family Camp Oct 2-4, 2020 Fall ReMix Online Conference October 2-25 Camp Leo is the ONLY overnight camp in Western Washington exclusively dedicated to children with Type 1 Diabetes. Why does that make us special? Well, we have years and years of experience working with diabetes, and many of our staff have diabetes themselves. We know on a first-hand basis how difficult it can be growing up with a disease that sometimes separates us. It can be really hard to find a community to help kids and young adults develop and overcome the challenges of living with diabetes. Camp Leo is an oasis for hundreds of children every summer where they can forget about what separates them--not because we pretend diabetes doesn’t exist, but because everyone in the camp community shares in their experiences. At camp, diabetes becomes the NORM, not the EXCEPTION! We work hard at camp to create a safe and secure environment where campers can have a blast, meet others with diabetes, learn about their disease, and gain independence essential for living a healthy and happy life.

The major goal with camp is to educate the campers on being the healthiest diabetic possible. We instill in them positive self esteem and a “can do” spirit vs. a “I can’t, I have diabetes”.

Camp Nejeda has been providing empowering summer camp and other programs for children with type 1 diabetes and their families since 1958. In addition to providing eight weeks of traditional Summer Sleep-Away camp, Camp Nejeda offers Family Camps, Day Camps, Spring and Fall weekend programs, T1D Adult Weekend, Nurse Education seminars and much more. Please explore our website and don't hesitate to contact us with any questions!

Camp Possibilities is a camp for children with diabetes between the ages of 8 and 16 who, due to the complexity of diabetes management, often do not get the chance to go to a summer camp. Camp Possibilities gives children with diabetes the youthful experience of summer camp. We offer swimming, fishing, arts and crafts, basketball, field games, nature walks, talent shows, dances and many other activities. Camp Possibilities also educates their campers through dedicated support sessions that are informative and encouraging. Throughout any given day at camp, children will frequently interact with our medical staff and counselors where personalized information about managing diabetes is shared with them.

Camp Surefire is Rhode Island’s only camp designed for children and teens with diabetes (ages 6 – 17). Camp Surefire headquarters are located in Bristol, RI. Our camp programs are held at the University of Rhode Island W. Alton Jones campus in West Greenwich, RI. Camp Surefire has a full staff of volunteer counselors and medical professionals who work around the clock to keep our campers happy and safe. While at camp, kids meet other kids with diabetes, and learn from older campers, counselors, and staff. Many of our campers have grown to become counselors, and serve as role models for the next generation.

Camp Sweet Life Adventures, Inc. (CSL) is a non-profit organization which was incorporated as a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation in 2010. Camp Sweet Life was organized in order to provide youth with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) in Southern Minnesota an opportunity to connect with other kids with T1D, learn how to take better care of themselves, and have loads of fun in a carefree summer camp environment. The Camp Sweet Life organizers originally met only to plan a camp, but after the first camp in 2010 they realized the needs of this community and the possibilities for improving the lives of kids with T1D were so much greater! Thus began the development of a mission, goals, and strategic plan to make Camp Sweet Life Adventures a sustainable and vital organization for the T1D community in Southern Minnesota.

Cape Fear Valley Kids with Diabetes is a non-profit organization dedicated to improve and empower the lives of childen with Diabetes. We are located in Fayetteville, NC and we provide services to more than 1000 children affected by diabetes. We are extremely excited to have you join us for the 2019 Diabetes Camp this year! We hope your experience will leave you with new friends, many smiles and great memories! Camp Rockfish has hosted our event since the beginning and has a plethora of fun and exciting activities for everyone to enjoy! The camp is located at 226 Camp Rockfish Rd. in Parkton and can be reached at (910) 425-3529 for directions. For general information, please call (910) 615-1885.

All campers have diabetes, so children won't feel alone or different. We provide positive role models to help kids establish healthy habits that will last a lifetime. Camp Too Sweet focuses on helping campers accept their diabetes, teaching them how to live a healthy lifestyle—and most importantly, on having fun! Campers interact with other kids just like themselves, who are facing the same challenges, in the beautiful and exciting setting of our residential camp.

Our vision is focused on enhancing the self reliance and capacity of children, adolescents and their families living with diabetes. Campers learn the skills necessary to live long, healthy, successful lives with diabetes. Our Mission: Camp Hickory Hill sustains a community, culture and medically-sound program of support for persons with diabetes, especially children, using our camp environment to foster education, self-reliance, confidence, an active lifestyle and skill in the successful management of diabetes. What Campers Learn: Some of the age-appropriate topics covered include: Insulin therapy/ Low and high blood sugars/ Diet and exercise management Campers also learn they are not alone

Children's Diabetes Camp of Central Texas is a non-profit foundations that funds and administers four camp programs for kids, and now adults, with diabetes who live in central Texas. The mission of Children’s Diabetes Camp of Central Texas is to support and advise Camp Bluebonnet, Bluebonnet Buds Day, Bluebonnet Bigs Day, and CIT Day so that volunteers may provide a safe camp experience that accommodates the unique health needs of both kids and adults who have diabetes. Camp Bluebonnet programs are for anyone affected by diabetes to come together-- lend support, learn effective diabetes management tools and coping strategies, but most importantly, have a lot of fun. Camp Bluebonnet-a place where kids with diabetes are just kids.

Due to CoVid-19 Pandemic, All Camp Programs are cancelled for 2020 For additional Information about upcoming programs: Please reach out to: Suzanne Bona (804)828-2467 suzanne.bona@vcuhealth.org Join us this summer for Camp WannaCure to learn more about diabetes, meet new friends and have some summer fun! Camp WannaCure is exclusively for children ages 5-11 (who have completed kindergarten) with type 1 or 2 diabetes.

2020 Chris Dudley Basketball Camp will not take place this summer due to federal and state mandates. Recently, the Oregon Health Authority put out summer camp guidelines stating “Overnight camps are not permitted to open or operate at this time” (OHA). We invite all currently registered 2020 campers to join us from home for CDBC Virtual, taking place during the original CDBC dates: Sunday, July 26 - Friday, July 31. This virtual setting will certainly look different than a normal week at Camp, however campers will interact with CDBC staff, gain Diabetes and basketball skills and knowledge, and continue to form bonds with peers and mentors who understand the daily challenges of living with Type 1 Diabetes.

The Jack Rua Camp for Children with Diabetes is a friendly place where youth with diabetes, ages 5 through 14, their siblings, and their friends benefit from hands-on learning experiences in Type 1 diabetes management and support within a fun and welcoming environment. Our mission is to foster friendships among children with diabetes, their siblings, and friends through a safe, active program while enabling them to learn about and face the common challenges of diabetes.

A week long day camp in July, for children ages four through thirteen, with Type 1 Diabetes. Panther Day Camp will be held at Camp McCullough in Covington. For information on Camp McCullough, please visit their web site at: campmccullough.org There is a \gallery\ showing pictures of their campground. The 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.

Diabetes Dayton is dedicated to the assistance and support of individuals affected by diabetes. Camp Info & Details Location: Camp Willson Outdoor Center, Bellefontaine, Ohio For Ages: 8-17 years Dates: Cancelled due to Covid-19 Check In: 8-11 yr - TBA 12-17 yr - TBA Check Out: 8-11 yr - TBA 12-17 yr - TBA Registration Fee: $50 Remaining Camp Fee: $400 DAY CAMP For children ages 6 & 7 living with type 1 diabetes Dates: Tuesday, July 7th and/or Wednesday, July 8th 9am-4pm Fee: $30 per camper for one day $50 per camper for both days

Our Mission is to serve as a non-profit organization with the goal of providing Camp Kno-Koma, a summer camping experience for children with diabetes in and around the state of West Virginia.

Diabetes Camping and Educational Services (DCES) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and is dedicated to helping children and their families to better understand and manage their Type 1 diabetes. DCES serves over 1,500 families annually from various backgrounds in the Southern California area in partnership with the region’s leading hospitals and educational institutions. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that Type 1 diabetes is the single-most costly chronic disease. The programs and events we provide through education, support groups, family retreats, and youth camping programs are designed to see each and every child develop life-saving skills and reach a new level of confidence and self-esteem. DCES is open to all children and families impacted by Type 1 diabetes, and offers numerous opportunities and training for volunteers, medical, and dietary professionals and students.

At D-Camps campers get a break from being different. Camp is one of the few places where everyone just “gets it,” where the world runs on “diabetes time” and nothing has to be explained. Campers will meet other children who share a personal understanding of the challenges that come from living with diabetes, and many of these relationships develop into lifelong friendships. When children leave camp, they will have gained a new level of independence in managing their diabetes and feel empowered to continue the healthy practices they learned at camp. So, why send your child to a camp where all the campers have type 1 diabetes? Because together, we will take charge of diabetes and never let it define us. We will explore, share, learn and laugh because we’re all in this together.

Our vision is to work with anyone with T1D to set up programs focused on being active while maintaining a healthy lifestyle and good blood glucose control. We bring a team of medical professionals and successful athletes with type 1 diabetes to each program. Our athletes serve as role models, sharing their successful strategies, challenges and inspirations with our participants at camp. We work together to empower each participant and help them believe and realize they can do anything we want with diabetes.

Camp Kandu – a place where kids with diabetes ‘Kandu’ anything! Join the Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi in empowering kids and making a difference in their lives! Camp Kandu, held twice a year at the Twin Lakes Conference Center in Florence, Miss., offers children with diabetes, as well as their parents, friends and siblings, the opportunity to have fun while learning to take charge of diabetes. The camp is free for children with diabetes. Through your generosity, the Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi is able to send children with diabetes to Camp Kandu as well as offer scholarships to other diabetes camps. Camp participants – parents and children alike – learn about diabetes management, including the importance of healthy meal planning, exercising regularly and monitoring blood glucose levels.

The Diabetes Foundation of the High Plains' mission is to support families with children who have diabetes. These efforts will include immediate assistance for families suddenly affected by a diagnosis of diabetes, as well as ongoing assistance to help families adjust to this unexpected and life-altering diagnosis.

Diabetes Incorporated provides a diabetes camp for families of children with diabetes. The diabetes family camp is held annually at Outlaw Ranch in the beautiful southern Black Hills over a three day period. Those living with Type 1 diabetes know how difficult it is to create a balance in everyday life; a perfect harmony between carbohydrates eaten, insulin injected, physical activity, stress, hormones, etc. The campers participate in educational sessions, outdoor recreational activities such as: hiking, geo-caching, horseback riding, and more. Several medical professionals volunteer their assistance and consultation for the camp duration. Camp is an excellent opportunity for fun activities, family learning about diabetes, and networking with health professionals and other families.

Diabetes NSW run four exciting camps per year, each catering to a specific age group.

We are excited to announce Night of Empowerment, October 3, 2020. All previous ticket purchases will carry over to the new date as well as all sponsorship. We will keep everyone updated with various social media post and emails when the time comes. Until then, tickets are still on sale and we would love to answer any questions you have. We appreciate your patience and understanding with this challenging decision. We hope to see you all in the fall! For more information or questions, please contact Natalie Bayne: natalie@dsok.net | 405-843-4386 Summer Camp Sessions, 2020 Due to the recent COVID-19 outbreak, our team has decided to move our summer camp sessions to online via Zoom. Although this was a tough decision, our ultimate goal is to keep everyone safe and accounted for. We are so excited to continue our yearly camp traditions, even if it is from the comfort of your own home. Due to these changes the price of our sessions have also changed. Please refer to the individual sessions below for further details. If you have any further questions, please contact, natalie@dsok.net

For teen athletes with T1D and their parents. This unique and wonderful opportunity to learn clinical, mental skills and fitness strategies from Dr. Matthew Corcoran and his team of experts will help teen athletes manage their T1D during sport and help them take their performance to the next level. Teens and parents will share, learn and receive support from experts and from their peers who are facing similar challenges and questions. An amazing community and bond will develop that will last a lifetime. NOTE: Teens under 18 MUST attend with at least 1 parent or guardian.

Each year Diabetes Camps Victoria* (DCV) runs a number of camps, giving children with type 1 diabetes an experience of independence through adventure. DCV camps are designed to be fun as well as to enhance the diabetes management skills of the campers. Camps include a wide range of activities which allow campers increased freedom under professional medical and recreational supervision. *Diabetes Camps Victoria is a consortium made up of Diabetes Victoria, Royal Children’s and Monash Children’s Hospitals. *Diabetes Camps Victoria is primarily funded through NDSS, together with contributions from families, donations and other parties.

Supporting those affected by type 1 diabetes so they may lead full, healthy, beautiful lives, NOW.

The Diabetes Youth Foundation of Indiana (DYFI) is a local 501c3 non-profit with a mission and passion to educate, encourage, and empower children living with Type 1 diabetes, while providing support to their families. We serve hundreds of youth every year through our Residential Summer Camp, Day Camp, Family & Teen Weekends, Ambassador Program, and other outreach opportunities. While we are located in Noblesville, IN, we serve the whole state of Indiana.

In response to Co-Vid 19, We will be canceling In-person Programs and Offering A Virtual Diabetes Camp Experience. Please Contact: Linda Mays at Info@dys4kids.org or Call (419) 291-1234 for additional information. Current Virtual Camps: Middle Shots Virtual (6/22 - 6/24) Camp Big Shots Virtual (6/24 - 6/26) Little Shots Trip to the Zoo - to be determined Please contact the office after 6/30/2020 Diabetes Youth Services (DYS) is an independent non-profit organization that provides educational and supportive services for young people with diabetes, their families, schools and communities throughout Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan.

Due to current circumstances related to Covid-19 we are unable to hold Camp Needles in the Pines this summer, but look forward to continuing our long tradition next year. Anyone who has already paid any registration fees will receive a refund and will be contacted in the near future regarding how that process will work. Please stay safe and have a great summer. Camp Needles in the Pines, located in Eastern North Carolina, is a one week residential camp for children with type 1 diabetes ages 8 to 14 years. Children ages 15-18 can come as part of our counselor-in-training program. Activities include swimming, sailing, canoeing, kayaking, archery, crafts, rifle range, tenting, and improved self-help skills.

Camp Cure provides a safe and fun environment for children ages 5 - 12 with diabetes. Campers enjoy arts and crafts, swimming and sports led by Children's Hospital specialists and camp staff. Campers learn about diabetes, how to manage their diabetes and how to deal with feelings about diabetes. Campers are divided into groups based on their grade in school and maturity. Each group is closely supervised by adults and junior counselors.

DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC, ALL IN PERSON CAMPS HAVE BEEN TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED FOR SUMMER 2020, WE ARE PROVIDING A VIRTUAL CAMP EXPERIENCE AND EXPECT TO RESUME NORMAL OPERATIONS FALL 2020. Florida Diabetes Camp is much more than just “camp.” In addition to the usual recreational activities associated with camping, scheduled diabetes education sessions are conducted by pediatric endocrinologists and diabetes educators at all programs. Caring individuals provide motivation and support for the children to learn self-care, independence in diabetes management and good self-esteem. We aim to provide a fun, safe, educational and diabetes friendly camp environments for children with type 1 diabetes and their families where they can gain the confidence, skills and knowledge to achieve their full potential.

Our mission is to improve the quality of life of people with diabetes. We offer constant and personalized training to those who have been touched by diabetes, to help them cope with this condition of life. We provide them with the necessary tools so that they can face the daily challenges related to the adjustment of their insulin doses, their feeding and self-monitoring.

All sessions of Gales Creek Camp are cancelled for 2020. The GOOD news: This doesn't mean we're giving up! Our talented camp staff are already hard at work creating a different kind of summer like no other! We still want to bring you camp this summer, and we want you to connect with all your GCC role models and besties.

Kids love summer camp. Kids with diabetes are no exception. Diabetes camps build safe environments around youth so they can learn to independently manage their diabetes amongst peers and dedicated professionals in an atmosphere of excitement and adventure. At GHS Children’s Hospital, Camp Buddy is an annual 3-day diabetes day camp for children 6-12 years old diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). Fostering independence, support and friendships, this medically-supervised camp incorporates lots of fun activities including swimming, rock climbing, arts and crafts, basketball and team building games. Our on-site medical team includes doctors, nurses and dietitians, who attend to the health of our campers and provide blood sugar checks, diabetes management and education throughout the day.

Hampshire County Diabetic Kids Camp is a two-day day camp for 8-18 year old youth held at the Wellness Center in Romney, West Virginia focusing on bringing youth with diabetes together in an atmosphere of fun and education.

Diabetes camps are a special time for children and youth to enjoy all the wonders and excitement of camp life while being normal. Children and Youth with Type 1 Diabetes can enjoy all of the fun of summer camp while learning more about living with diabetes. One of the great things for the camper is that living with diabetes is the norm for the week, so everyone counts carbs, checks blood sugars, and tries to balance food, insulin, exercise and loads of fun! Campers are encouraged to develop age appropriate responsibilities for maintaining their diabetes. A resident physician, several nurses, a licensed dietitian and other support staff with and without diabetes will provide care during this rewarding camp session.

Camp Hodia is hosting a virtual session for your whole family on Monday, September 28th, hosted by one of our favorite campers, Kayla Phillips, along with co-hosts Mike and Angela Hoffman! All you need to do is RSVP, choose your song, get ready to sing your heart out (or just join to watch the singing talent that Hodians have) and have so much fun! This is one of Camp Hodia's virtual sessions. Your link to join the Zoom virtual session will be included on the confirmation page after you register. Contact: Camp Hodia 208-891-1023 x 1 jill@hodia.org Camp Hodia is fun and offers kids the opportunity to share common experiences, meet others with diabetes, and form meaningful friendships. For many campers this is their first time away from home. Our programs strive to foster self-esteem and self-reliance in a safe, healthy environment.

KIDS Day Camp serves Children with Type 1 Diabetes. In Person Camps Reschedule to 7/13-7/17/2020. Contact Mary Jackson for additional information (903) 748 2519

At Camp Hendon we give children with Type 1 diabetes a life changing experience that empowers them to take control of their journey with diabetes during a week-long residential camp. Register Online: www.CampHendon.org/Register Volunteers Needed! www.CampHendron.org/Volunteer Have Questions? Contact: Lori O'Bryant Operations Manager (502) 544-1954 Lobryant@CampHendon.org

KDKC is a week long camp where children with type 1 diabetes, ages 7 – 16 can come to have fun, meet other kids with diabetes and experience camp. KDKC is held at the Camp Victory facility every year during the third week of June. Throughout the week campers work closely with counselors, clinicians and dietitians to learn more about their diabetes and diabetes management in a casual, non-clinical environment while they participate in all the activities Camp Victory has to offer. The Camp Victory facility includes 12 sleeping cabins, a spacious dining hall, a med shed, and many other amazing places for kids to have fun. Some of the activities at Keystone Diabetic Kids Camp include swimming, archery, arts and crafts, sports, exploring the Nature center, a climbing wall, zip line, fishing, biking, and many more.

In Person Camp Sessions have been canceled Due to COVID-19. Mary Washington Healthcare, sponsor of the Kids for a Cure Club, created a virtual summer camp in 2020 for children with type 1 diabetes. Please check out their Website Link for Updated Camp Session Information: https://www.marywashingtonhealthcare.com/Our-Services/Diabetes-Management/Kids-for-a-Cure-Club/Kids-for-a-Cure-Club-Day-Camp.aspx Our purpose is to provide diabetes education and social support programs to children with diabetes and their families. Activities and events vary throughout the year. A day camp for children who have completed 1st grade to 12 years of age is held in June.

The Partnership for a Healthy Lee County (PHLC) Camp for Youth with Diabetes offers an opportunity for kids and teens to manage their diabetes in an educational and enjoyable environment. The camp provides learning & support to youth with diabetes and their families, while promoting healthy nutrition and physical activity for diabetes management. Our goal is to give diabetic youth the information and skills needed to help them pursue their dreams and live active, satisfying lives.

From beginners to more practiced individuals, Camp Hamwi offers a diverse program for any skill level. The camp environment promotes a sense of team spirit and good sportsmanship in individual and group activities, and competitive and non-competitive challenges. Campers are encouraged to try new skills, and explore their unique individual potentials. Activity options include horseback riding, archery, volleyball, soccer, canoeing, swimming, arts and crafts, drama, dance, outdoor living skills, nature crafts, and outdoor adventure. Incorporated into the daily schedule are diabetes education sessions to increase campers’ understanding of diabetes. Each week, the program is specially designed to address the interests of a particular age group.

At Lions Camp Merrick we believe that each child needs to feel special. One of the greatest experiences in life is the look of joy and pride in a child’s eyes when they accomplish something they thought they never could or would do. LCM’s programs match the needs and abilities of the children we serve so they are given the chance to “be all they can be”. Our dedicated counselors are always on hand to instruct and give caring guidance to our campers, but we find that it is our amazing children themselves who play the largest part in supporting and encouraging each other. LCM is a special place, a unique haven for children in today’s fast-paced world. Here campers laugh, learn, and live together as they enjoy the pleasures of summertime friendship and fun. They build skills and character, and create remarkable friendships and memories that will last a lifetime.

Lions are willing to do whatever it takes to make our communities better places to live. That's why Lions support recreational camps to meet the special needs of persons with diabetes. Recreational camps help adults and children with diabetes: Lead healthy, happy and productive lives. Learn about good diabetes management Lions arrange these camps with input from experts – physicians, nurses, departments and ministries of health or local associations for persons with special needs. Lions also volunteer their time or provide funding for camps organized by other groups.

The Lions of District 4-C1 created a camp for kids with Diabetes in 1988 at Camp McCumber. The objective of the camp was to help kids adjust to their situation and learn how to take care of themselves responsibly while living a normal life style.

ALL CAMPS CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19. DATES WILL BE ADDED AS THEY ARE CONFIRMED - CHECK BACK OFTEN FOR UPDATES. REGISTER ONLINE, Fax registration forms to: 1-800-933-9101 Or send to: 541 Kincaid, Highland Park, IL 60035 Slam Dunk for Diabetes® is the place where kids with diabetes come for free to have fun and to learn—that they’re not alone, how to manage their disease through food, insulin or medication and exercise and make new friends on and off the basketball court! Slam Dunk for Diabetes Basketball Camps are free to eligible kids ages 5 through 18 with Type 1 and 2 diabetes

The Mission of the Nevada Diabetes Association and California Diabetes Association is to improve the lives of children and adults affected by diabetes through prevention, education and service. The goal of the NDA and CDA is to provide programming that will help avoid complications that this disease causes for children and adults. We offer diabetes education camping programs, diabetes support programs, diabetes seminars/ workshops, printed and electronic diabetes educational resources, emergency insulin and diabetes supply programming.

We empower, activate & connect the Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) ​community through shared experience & action sports. Our core programs include ski/snowboard and mountain bike shred sessions for kids and teens living with T1D in four countries around the globe!

Our Vision - To promote a healthy community by minimizing the impact of diabetes in Hidalgo County. Our Goal - To enhance the quality of life of all persons impacted by diabetes through education. Our Mission - Is dedicated to the prevention of diabetes and its complications through educational services, early detection and awareness as follows: Diabetes Management Meal Planning Outreach Programs Cooking Classes In school prevention programs for children Support groups for adults and children Diabetes self management Physical Activity

SETEBAID SERVICES

Setebaid Services® is a not-for-profit organization providing diabetes education and support summer camp programs for children and teens with diabetes and their families. Our primary goal is to enhance the quality of life for youth living with diabetes and their families, and provide them with enjoyable summer camp experiences which are shared with their peers. Our programs aim to promote a healthy lifestyle while fostering a community of support from families who face similar challenges on a daily basis.

Diabetic children are a special group of individuals who live everyday with challenges unique to them. This organization was started by parents of diabetic children as a support system and advocacy group that helps both diabetic children and their families. At camp campers enjoy a fun filled weekend of swimming, educational activities, games, arts and crafts. Health care professionals, educators, and volunteers provide supervision throughout the camp program under the guidance of local Pediatric Endocrinologists. Our goal is to provide a fun and safe camping experience for children who have diabetes, and that children do not see their diabetes as on overriding issue, but rather an important added factor.

Camp Seale Harris is living well! Hundreds of youth with diabetes come each year to Camp Seale Harris for a medically-supervised, fun camp experience and family connection to year-round support that helps them fight diabetes every day. Camp isn’t just a place on a map. It’s a shared experience and a feeling of community. Campers try new things, learn new skills, and make life-long friends. They become more independent and confident. Many become leaders and mentors. It’s where they connect and are inspired to live well. Join us in our mission to “educate, encourage, and empower children with diabetes and their families.”

Incredible Summer 2020 Update! As we conclude Amazing Summer 2019 and PFC Life kicks off, planning for Incredible Summer 2020 is already underway! Many program enhancements are being developed to enhance the Sweeney experience for all of our campers. One change for 2020 will impact our program’s structure. To improve our staff’s ability to meet the needs of campers throughout the entire session, our traditional summer sessions will end one day earlier on Thursday morning of the 3rd week. We believe this will strengthen the tremendous bonds that our campers and counselors share. Additional modifications to the length of the day-to-day program will also increase rest time for campers. We believe these enhancements (and a few more surprises!) will help our program evolve to better serve our mission for generations to come. PFC 2020

The Kids Connection - Our pediatric diabetes program offers support groups and planned events to bring families together in the lifelong learning process.

Tennessee Camp for Diabetic Children (TCDC) is a summer camp for children 8 to 15 years old with Type 1 diabetes. Using games, hands-on assistance, and videos, campers learn procedures and techniques for achieving daily glucose control all while making friends and having fun participating in summer camp activities. Activities include mountain biking, paddle boarding, archery, arts and crafts, swimming lessons and free swim in Lake Chickamauga and a salt water pool, assorted games and educational sessions. Three full meals a day are served and three snacks. Doctor and nurses on site 24-7 during the entire camp. Two dances are scheduled during the 2-week session. A 1-week session is also available for new campers to experience TCDC. Contact Debbie Williams at debotn@hotmail.com or call (423) 843-5006 for additional information.

The Barton Center for Diabetes Education, Inc. is dedicated to children who live with type 1 diabetes and the people who care for them. Barton programs offer fun, recreation, diabetes education, and support. Programs include the Clara Barton resident camp for girls in North Oxford, MA; Camp Joslin resident camp for boys in Charlton, MA; coed Day Camps in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New York; coed Adventure Programs; Family Programs; Vermont Overnight Camp; and year-round programs. Financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served, sliding-scale basis. NOTE: IT IS WITH GREAT SADNESS THAT WE ANNOUNCE BARTON CAMP PROGRAMS WILL NOT OPERATE DURING THE 2020 SUMMER CAMP SEASON DUE TO COVID-19. PLEASE SEE OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.BARTONCENTER.ORG FOR MORE INFORMATION.

The Barton Center for Diabetes Education, Inc. COVID-19 Update—Barton Camps Will Not Operate This Summer It is with a very heavy heart and great sadness that I share the news that The Barton Center camps will not operate this summer. This was not an easy decision but one we all feel is in the best interest of our campers, staff, volunteers, families and friends. Please click here for more information. Find us on facebook and instagram for virtual camper activities! Please copy the link for information about Virtual Camp https://www.bartoncenter.org/2020/06/12/virtual-summer-camp/

The mission of The Diabetes Family Connection is to positively transform life with diabetes through the power of community. Our organization provides recreation-based programs focused on building confidence, optimism, and support for families affected by diabetes. Lean On Me Virtual Hangouts are FREE monthly meetings hosted by The DFC using the Zoom video conferencing platform. Different Hangouts are available for specific groups, depending on where you, your child, and/or your family are in your T1D journey. Hangouts are hosted by DFC staff members/volunteers (“Hangout Hosts”) and are firmly capped at a 1-hour time limit. Hangouts are designed to be loosely structured, allowing for organic conversations and connections. Diabetes has the potential to be isolating and burdensome, but we’re here to help “share your load!” Sign up for Lean On Me Virtual Hangouts TODAY! Please visit the link for age appropriate sessions: https://www.thedfc.org/leanonme

Our Mission: To improve the quality of life for those affected by diabetes and related diseases through innovative basic and transitional research, progressive clinical care, education and community outreach. Please Contact Karie Cook cookk1@ohio.edu (740) 593-2908 At The Diabetes Institute for Information regarding Virtual Diabetes Camp Program for Summer of 2020

T1D Buddy Camp is a program of Type 1 Oregon, a non-profit founded in 2018, whose mission is to offer an active, inspiring, supportive, and creative community for kids and teens with T1D [and their buddies] so they will in turn become leaders and mentors for their peers. Originally founded in 2014 as On Belay Type 1 Diabetes Camp, with Camp Tamaracks On Belay TY Foundation as our fiscal sponsor, we are excited by the opportunity to expand and offer new programs and support to the kids, young adults, and families of our T1D community. This summer, we invite T1D campers to bring more than one sibling or friend to Buddy Camp. In this way we hope to grow awareness and support for the T1D community.

We have made the hard decision to cancel All In Person Camps for the Summer of 2020. Instead of hosting an In-person Camp this Summer, we will be facilitating Camp at the Crib a Virtual Camp Experience, providing a safe opportunity for Campers to engage with one another. Camp at the Crib will consist of virtual activities for campers to participate in, as well as at home, individual activities, during the week of June 22 - June 26. There will be No Cost associated with the Virtual Opportunity but registration is required.

Summer Youth Camp for kids from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan with Type 1 Diabetes.

Camp Update Due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) crisis, our 2020 summer camp programs have been suspended. For more information, visit link: https://victoryjunction.org/2020-summer-update/ https://victoryjunction.org/camperzone-2020/ Victory Junction enriches the lives of children with serious illnesses by providing life-changing camping experiences that are exciting, fun and empowering, at no cost to children or their families.

Families are encouraged to participate in many of our Diabetes Camps. Space is limited. Individual program brochures will be available 2 months prior to each event and will include registration and fee information. Scholarships are available through the Wentworth-Douglass Foundation.

The Onyahsa Community is a friendly group of people from varied cultural, economic, social, and ability-based backgrounds. While participants who experience Onyahsa tend to return, we warmly welcome many newcomers each year. A lot of these new members arrive without knowing anyone else at Camp, but they leave with friends for a lifetime! Most of our campers and staff reside within 100 miles of the Camp, but we also welcome participants from throughout the US and Canada; in addition to our growing enrollment from Europe and Asia. Participants with handicapping conditions are also valued community members. Our diversity helps youth to prepare for life in the Global Age, while common values; especially Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, and Caring, unite us.

This week combines all the fun and adventure described in a traditional week of Shoshone camp with the advantage of living with other campers who deal with T1D as the norm. At an age-appropriate level, campers will gain a little more “independence” as they learn more about counting carbs, checking blood sugar and how to balance food, insulin and physical activity. Through our partnership with St Mary's Medical Center, Evansville, IN, there's plenty of qualified on site support all week long. The medical team includes a physician, nurses and nutritionists specifically qualified to deal with T1D and provide additional education and diligent care for these campers.

Youth With Diabetes (YWD) is a non profit organisation created specifically to help kids, teens and young adults living with diabetes. We are unique in that we are run by teens who themselves have diabetes. The organisation also has a senior management committee made up of talented professionals who are involved with diabetes in some way. Our objectives include education for youth living with diabetes, raising general awareness levels about diabetes within the public, establishing support groups and to promote a general healthy lifestyle to prevent diabetes.