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Here's a short list of diabetes camps and camp organizations for your children, teens and families to attend.Resources
Diabetes Education and Camping Association
One of the single best things you can do for a child with diabetes and their family is to send them to diabetes camp. There are over 400 diabetes camping programs worldwide helping more than 30,000 youth with diabetes and their families.
Circle of Life Camp
Circle of Life Camp is a not-for-profit resident camp for boys and girls, ages 8 thru 15 with
diabetes. The Circle of Life Camp has found a permanent home at Lion's Camp Badger!
American Diabetes Association
Check out Camps in your area and in other states. Every Camp is a little different but all have sports, arts and crafts and other fun activities!
The Barton Center for Diabetes Education, Inc.
This is a year round camp, retreat and conference center where education, recreation and shared experiences combine to support and motivate children with diabetes and their families. Our children have attended a few camp sessions at the Barton Center and really enjoyed themselves.
Bearskin Meadow Camp
BMC was founded with the philosophy that children and teens with diabetes can do anything other kids can do, including experience summer camp adventures.
"We also know that diabetes is a condition that affects the whole family, including siblings and parents, too. From June to August each summer, we offer a number of different specialty programs to choose from including: kids camps; teen camp; family camps; and leadership training programs. Bearskin Meadow gives campers and parents a uniquely supportive community of peers and adults who truly understand the day to day challenges of living with diabetes."
Camp Huronda
Camp Huronda lies on a beautifully wooded peninsula on Lake Waseosa near Huntsville offering a superb location for children 8-15 years to experience a summer of adventure, fun, activities, new skills, and health care. Activities include; canoe trips, mountain biking, horseback riding, challenge course adventures, and many more! Camp Huronda also offers a one-week camp for 8-10 year olds and a very popular family camp.
Camp Joslin is operated by The Barton Center
Camp Joslin programs combine camping, sports, and fun with diabetic education and support to give children with diabetes and their families, the tools they need to live happy, healthy, balanced lives. Our son Nick has attended a summer session and really enjoyed it! Moses E. Cheeks Foundation Slam Dunk For Diabetes Basketball Day Camp
Located in Chicago, Il. It's a free not-for-profit, instructional day camp for youths, ages 5 to 18, who have been diagnosed with diabetes. It's currently the only basketball day camp for kids with diabetes in the United States.
Camp Stix
Camp STIX is an independent, community-based, summer camp located in Northeastern Washington for children and teens with diabetes throughout the Northwest. The camp is held at Bear Paw Camp and Retreat Center on the Pend Oreille River near Newport, Washington. Camp STIX offers a one-week program for youth ages 8-18.
Camp Sweeney
It isn't just a camp... it's a lifestyle. There goal is that every child who attends camp not only will learn about about his or her condition but will find the inter strength each day to do what it takes to live a healthy lifestyle.
Diabetes Destiny
Diabetes Exercise Strategies Together In Network with You (D.E.S.T.I.N.Y) will bring people with Diabetes together to learn about strategies from others and how to maximize their glucose control through the highest level of sports and life activities.
