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Parents, if you've been looking for a diabetes camp that is exciting, affordable, educational, yet not too time consuming for your family, we have a weekend camp for you. Family Camp runs from Friday evening to early Sunday afternoon, and is the perfect place for family fun and relaxation. The fully enclosed wooden cabins nestled in the trees make for a charming home away from home. Diabetes education is offered throughout the weekend for both parents and children. Come join families from all over California who participate in our camps.
For more information, please contact the Camp Department at (408) 287-3785 ext 121 or Camp@diabetessociety.org
Located outside of Kings Canyon National Park at YMCA Camp Sequoia Lake - 50 miles east of Fresno, program facilities include a multi-purpose playing field, a recreation lodge, archery range, covered arts and crafts building, climbing wall, swimming and boating in a picturesque lake and many wonderful walking trails. Families will have exciting adventures plus the opportunity to learn more about diabetes and others living with diabetes. The Hillblom Family Camp is the perfect location to make learning fun. This camp of dedicated to the memory of Larry L. Hillblom and his commitment to help people with diabetes and supporting research to find a cure.
- Location:Sequoia Lake.
- Date: May 30-June 1, 2008.
- Cost: $10 per person over the age of 3. The camp fee includes meals, snacks, cabin accommodations, T-shirt, and diabetes education materials.
- Activities: Experience family fun through nature hikes to the Giant Sequoia trees, creating arts and crafts, fishing, and learn canoeing on Sequoia Lake. Group and individual activities are scheduled throughout the day and participants may choose from these events and activities. Concepts in diabetes management and control are presented. Evening campfire programs include group singing, skits, and other fun activities.
Santa Cruz Family Camp is located just off of scenic route Highway 9 in the beautiful redwood forest of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Join families from all over California for a weekend of fun, educational activities and programs. Develop skill with the ancient sport of archery, rock climb up a wall, and be creative with arts and crafts. Families will have exciting adventures plus the opportunity to learn more about diabetes and others living with diabetes. This is an experience that will last a lifetime.
- Location: Santa Cruz Mountains.
- Date: May 16-18, 2008.
- Cost: $65 per person. The camp fee includes meals, snacks, cabin accommodations, T-shirt, and diabetes education materials.
- Activities: Experience family fun through nature hikes, creating arts and crafts, swimming, and archery. Group and individual activities are scheduled throughout the day and participants may choose from these events and activities. Some basic concepts in diabetes management and control are presented. Evening campfire programs include group singing, skits, and other fun activities.
Located on the southern shores of Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe Family Camp is surrounded with acres of forested mountain terrain and beautiful sandy beaches. Families can explore the hiking trails through the forest, swim, boat or just relax by the lake, plus the opportunity to learn more about diabetes and other families living with diabetes.
- Location: South Lake Tahoe.
- Date: September 5-7, 2008.
- Cost: $65 per person over the age of 3. The camp fee includes meals, snacks, cabin accommodations, T-shirt, and diabetes education materials.
- Activities: Experience family fun through nature hikes, creating arts and crafts, swimming, fishing, and archery. Group and individual activities are scheduled throughout the day and participants may choose from these events and activities. Some basic concepts in diabetes management and control are presented. Evening campfire programs include group singing, skits, and other fun activities.
