Resident Camp Programs
Forms
- Camp packing lists, transportation information, directions, and insulin dosage cards have been mailed (July 8, 2010) to all registered campers, but copies of the forms can also be found below for your convenience.
- All other camp documents and forms are available on the Downloadable Forms page.
2010 Pre-Camp InformationJohnson Youth Camp - Ages 8 to 12 - Sorry - FULL for 2010
(formerly Larry L. Hillblom Youth Camp)
Located outside of Kings Canyon National Park, the landscape around this camp is studded with the largest of living things, the Giant Sequoia trees. Some of these trees are more than 3,000 years old. Campers can explore the forest, hang out on the lake, rappel down huge boulders, have an exciting adventure on an overnight campout, plus have the opportunity to learn more about diabetes, themselves, and others living with diabetes. This camp is dedicated to the memory of Brandon D. Johnson, a beloved member of our camp family who embodied the spirit of camp.
- Location: Sequoia Lake, 50 miles east of Fresno.
- Date: July 18 - 24, 2010.
- Cost: $650. The camp fee includes meals, cabin accommodations, camp picture, T-shirt, and diabetes education materials.
- Transportation: Round-trip bus transportation from the Diabetes Society office to camp is available for $100. Parents providing their child's own ground transportation to camp need to notify the Diabetes Society.
- Activities: Physical activities include backpacking, field sports, boating, volleyball, climbing wall, archery, and fishing. In addition, there is time for quiet activities, crafts, and nature study. Some basic concepts in diabetes management and control are presented. Evening campfire programs include group singing, skits, and other fun age-appropriate activities.
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Camp De Los Niños - Ages 6 to 13 - Sorry - FULL for 2010
Camp De Los Niños is located just off of scenic route Highway 9 in the beautiful redwood forest of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Join youth from all over California for a week of fun, educational activities and programs. Develop skill in the ancient sport of archery, rock climb up a wall, be creative with arts and crafts. Do it all while having a positive experience learning how to manage your diabetes. This is an experience that will last a lifetime.
- Location: Santa Cruz Mountains.
- Date: August 8 - 14, 2010.
- Cost: $550. The camp fee includes meals, cabin accommodations, camp picture, T-shirt, and diabetes education materials.
- Transportation: Round-trip bus transportation from the Diabetes Society office to camp is available for $50. Parents providing their child's own ground transportation to camp need to notify the Diabetes Society office.
- Activities: Physical activities include backpacking, field sports, volleyball, cable slide, climbing wall, archery, and swimming. In addition, there is time for quiet activities, crafts, and nature study. Some basic concepts in diabetes management and control are presented. Evening campfire programs include group singing, skits, and other fun age-appropriate activities.
Teen Camp DJ Sequoia Lake - Ages 13 to 17- Sorry - FULL for 2010
Located outside of Kings Canyon National Park, the landscape around this camp is studded with the largest of living things, the Giant Sequoia trees. Some of these trees are more than 3,000 years old. Teens can explore the forest, hang out on the lake, rappel down huge boulders, have an exciting adventure on night hike, plus have the opportunity to learn more about diabetes, themselves, and others living with diabetes.
- Location: Sequoia Lake, 50 miles east of Fresno.
- Date: July 18 - 24, 2010.
- Cost: $650. The camp fee includes meals, cabin accommodations, camp picture, T-shirt, and diabetes education materials.
- Transportation: Round-trip bus transportation from the Diabetes Society office to camp is available for $100. Parents providing their child's own ground transportation to camp need to notify the Diabetes Society office. All air travel MUST be made through the Diabetes Society for teens flying into San Jose International Airport. Round-trip ground airport transfer will be provided.
- Activities: Physical activities include backpacking, field sports, boating, volleyball, climbing wall, archery, and fishing. In addition, there is time for quiet activities, crafts, and nature study. Concepts in diabetes management and control are presented. Evening campfire programs include group singing, skits, and other fun age-appropriate activities.
Camp Kaiser - Ages 10 to 17 - Sorry - FULL for 2010
The Diabetes Society in partnership with Kaiser Permanente Hospital is sponsoring Camp Kaiser for teens 10 to 17. To be eligible to enroll in Camp Kaiser, campers must be patients receiving diabetes care at North Valley Kaiser facilities.
Campers can explore the hiking trails throughout the camp wilderness, participate in crafts, games, sports, campfires, swimming and archery. There will also be the opportunity to learn more about diabetes and get to know other teens living with diabetes.
Camp medical staff is trained through Kaiser Permanente under the direction of Sobha Kollipara, M.D. and the pediatric diabetes care team.
- Location: Camp Leoni Meadows
- Date: June 11 - 13, 2010.
- Cost: $10 - includes transportation, meals, activities, t-shirt, cabins and diabetes education and supplies.
- Transportation: Round trip bus transportation will depart from and return to the main parking lot of Kaiser Permanente Roseville Medical Facility at 1600 Eureka Rd, Roseville, CA 95661. For directions to this location, please call during regular office hours: Kaiser General Information (916) 784-4000.
For complete details, refer to "Camp Kaiser Parent Important Information" sent to all registered families. Please contact the Diabetes Society Camp Department if you have any questions.
- Eligibility: Teens with diabetes age 10 through age 17, who are enrolled in the Kaiser Permanente program in Sacramento and have received medical clearance from their doctor and camp medical director.
- How to Apply: Please download, print and complete the three forms supplied by the Kaiser Pediatric Diabetes Clinic. Then send all three completed forms and the $10.00 registration fee to:
Diabetes Society- Camp Kaiser
1165 Lincoln Avenue, Suite 300
San Jose, CA 95125If you have not received a Camp Kaiser flyer by mail, please contact: Kaiser Pediatric Diabetes Clinic: (916) 973-5440.
Please send forms and payment to the Diabetes Society by May 7, 2010.
Teen Cruise Camp - Ages 13 to 17 - Sorry - Not Offered in 2010
We are sorry, but the Diabetes Society will not be offering the Teen Cruise Camp in 2010.