Diabetes Camps

Forum Post: Re: Did anyone go to Camp Firefly during late 1980's?

JFH — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:40:00 GMT

Beth, send me your E-mail address so I can have more direct contact. Mine is jhey42.1@juno.com

Forum Post: Re: Is 11 years old too young to send my son to Diabetes Camp?

JFH — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:38:00 GMT

It is never to young, at Camp Firefly we had children as young as six. I know it is way more stressful for the parents to let them go, but it does them a world of good. With management as well as discovering that they are not alone. I didn't get to camp until much later but I WISH I could have gone when I was six!!!

Forum Post: Re: Camp NEJEDA

Michellecde — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 19:53:00 GMT

I was not at camp when you were there, but I have been a nurse there from 2001 through 2012. Did you know there is still an alumni day at camp in August every year. I hope you'll come visit. Go to CampNejeda.org for information.

Forum Post: Re: Camp Kudos

Abby Pepper — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 04:35:00 GMT

I live in Charlotte! I've never heard of Camp Kudos, will definitely check it out!!!

Forum Post: Re: CBC!! Woo Woo Yeah!!

Brenna Sweet — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 00:07:00 GMT

Agreed! i love the damn place!

Forum Post: Students With Diabetes National Conference?

Amanda Sweet — Sun, 13 May 2012 04:39:00 GMT

Has anyone, or will anyone, go to this? It's in Tampa, Florida. I'm trying to go (transportation to it is my only issue now).

Forum Post: Re: Best Part of Diabetes Camp!

Kendra224 — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 03:21:00 GMT

i love goig to camp cause everyone has gone through the same things

Forum Post: Re: Fun ideas for diabetes education?!

TR-ah — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 03:26:00 GMT

Game Show - Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune, Smarter Than a Pancreas

Running Pictionary - words like ketones, ripped out pump site, 0 carb veggie

Mad Science - use a meter to find out if milk or berries have more glucose

Create a Fable - characters, places, title

Thumb Ball - peer sharing

Forum Post: Is there a diabetic Camp for Young Adults in Florida?

Eva — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 21:05:00 GMT

I wanted to know if anyone knew of a camp that I can go to (if I still can that is)? I turned 19 this year in September and wanted to know if there is a camp for older teens.

Forum Post: Camp Hodia Director Lost in Hiking Tragedy

Rachael — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 17:09:00 GMT

The JDRF community is saddened by the loss of beloved Camp Hodia director Don Scott, who died in a hiking accident on Wednesday, August 10th, while hiking with friends and family in Wyoming. Don was a great support to children with type 1 diabetes over the past 35 years and will be greatly missed by all.

Camp Hodia is located in Idaho. Learn more here: http://www.hodia.org/.

Forum Post: NEJEDA PRIDE 3

Anonymous — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 15:30:00 GMT

jst got back from camp nejeda and i miss it already!!!!!!!

Forum Post: Re: Gales Creek Camp

becolby — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 04:13:00 GMT

My wife, my daughter, and myself went to the two day intro camp two years ago. My daughter (9) went last year and will be there this year. Gales Creek has to be the most professional diabetic camp around. They have a doctor and two nurses on site for the entire 16 weeks. The last I heard they are trying to find another doctor so they can increase the number of campers. Most of the conselors are past campers, med students, and type 1s themselves. They check the kids BG twice a night. Everything is controlled but the kids have a blast.

Believe me, your son is safer at Gales Creek than he is at home (unless one of you is a diabetic MD).

The YMCA camp I do not know about. I would either forget about the camp or contact someone higher up in the YMCA management. That does not sound like acceptable service to me.

For another diabetic camp (it was last week) check out Camp Leo. It is run by the Lions club and is for diabetic kids. My daughter has gone to this one twice now. It is a more tradional camp (canoes, archery, fishing, etc) and is located west of Olympia, WA. So far these are the only two she has been to. She was diagnosed in Dec 2008.

She is going on the Animas pump this monday and will have it at Gales Creek.

She may be younger, but tell your son to say high to Jennifer, the tall red-head. That would be my daughter.

Forum Post: WHO'S EXCITED FOR DIABETES CAMP!?

Sydney1 — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 21:08:00 GMT

What's YOUR favourite part of camp?! Which camp are YOU going to?!

WHO'S EXCITED?!??! :D

Forum Post: Camp :)

Melanie Marvin — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 04:55:00 GMT

Here in 22 days I will be at Camp Hertko Hollow (Iowa diabetic camp) as a CIT! Its my last year as a camper and I have mixed feelings about it. I am nervous about having to set an example for the younger campers and im excited to share my knowledge with them. its hard to explain!

But gosh! 22 days :) its coming up soon!

Forum Post: 42 days till camp adam fisher

shelleyhaga — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 00:47:00 GMT

I can't wait!! This will be my 31st year at camp and I get just as excited every year! The countdown is on!!

Forum Post: Re: How do I find camps?

La Vonia J — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 08:40:00 GMT

Does any one know about any Camps for people who are 20 or older? I missed my chance as a kid. but I want to go next year. Oh besides for D-Treat.

Forum Post: Re: hey

Fred Dilsner — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 01:57:00 GMT

were is that one

Forum Post: Diabetic camp

Megan — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:05:00 GMT

Ok So i am 21 but a camp for diabetics sounds fun i would like to take my husband to go along with me is there a camp fpr young Adults to get together and do fun stuff?????

Forum Post: Camp Songs!

Adriana S — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 23:04:00 GMT

Whats your favorite song you sing at camp? mine is the shark song!

Forum Post: Re: what camps are thee best?

Sarah — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 06:02:00 GMT

Camp Carefree is the best everrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!!!!