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FAMILY INFORMATION GUIDE camp KAKHAMELA 2016 2015

Welcome to Kakhamela Summer Family Camp at YMCA Camp Elphinstone!

A LETTER TO CAMPERS AND FAMILIES Dear Families, Welcome to Canadian Diabetes Association s Kakhamela Summer Family Camp- one of three Kakhamela Family Camps in BC! The Canadian Diabetes Association is committed to providing the best possible camp experience for your family. This package has been designed to help you become more familiar with our program and allow you to prepare for your camp experience. Please take a few minutes to review the information contained in this package. We re very excited to be partnered with YMCA of Great Vancouver s Camp Elphinstone, who will be providing a fully catered experience with organized programs, which allows parents to spend time with their families and relax themselves! Camp Elphinstone s facilities are located on the Sunshine Coast, with beautiful views of the Coast Mountains and just minutes from the Langdale ferry terminal. It is a private facility, which ensures a safe atmosphere for all family members to relax and enjoy their time. The Canadian Diabetes Association is committed to continuing this tradition of encouraging campers in developing their confidence both with their own diabetes management and in their relationships with those around them. As such, we welcome your communication with us, or any questions or thoughts you may have. We are really looking forward to spending time with your family this spring! Sincerely, Ted Lockie and Danielle McVicar Ted Lockie Manager, Camp and Youth Programs, Western Canada ted.lockie@diabetes.ca (866)874-7678. Danielle McVicar Coordinator, Camp and Youth Programs, Western Canada danielle.mcvicar@diabetes.ca (866) 874-3616 2

KAKHAMELA SUMMER FAMILY CAMP INFORMATION Arrival Sunday, August 28 th @ 2:30-3:30pm * Plan on taking either the 1:35pm or 2:15pm ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Langdale Departure Wednesday, August 31 st @ 9:30-10:30am * There is a 10:50am ferry from Langdale to Horseshoe Bay DIRECTIONS & TRANSPORTATION Camp Kakhamela at Camp Elphinstone is only a five minute drive from the Langdale ferry terminal. Please plan to arrive no earlier than 2:30pm on your first day, and to be out of your cabins no later than10:30am on your last day of camp. This allows the YMCA staff appropriate time to clean and prepare the cabins and lodges; both for your stay, and for the group who will be arriving after our departure. Once you arrive at camp please park in the visitor s parking lot (third turn off on the right after passing Camp Elphinstone sign) and check in with the D-Camps Staff in front of Makenzie Hall. Please click here for directions to YMCA Camp Elphinstone from Google Maps. Please click here for the BC Ferries Schedule from Horseshoe Bay to Langdale. Map to Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal Map to YMCA Camp Elphinstone from Langdale Ferry Terminal. 3

ABOUT FAMILY CAMP Kakhamela Summer Family Camp focuses on providing connection, support and community to families living with type 1 diabetes. At Family Camp we provide these opportunities for anyone in your child s care-giving community. That could be grand-parents, extended family or close friends. If there are people involved in the care of your child with type 1 diabetes they are welcome to attend. Family Camp brings people together in a way that just doesn t happen in any other setting. Family Camp is a fantastic introduction or connection to the D-Camp experience. You and your family will get the opportunity to take part in camp programming in a community of people who understand the day to day challenges of living with type 1 diabetes. Family Camp is a Great Fit for You If: You have a recently diagnosed child and are looking to connect with people who understand. You have years of experience and could be a valuable support to others. Someone in family lives with type 1 diabetes and you want to have a fun D-Camp experience! HEALTH CARE AT CAMP Your family s continuing good health is important to us. Nurses and a dietitian will be available throughout Family Camp for consultation; however parents are responsible for the diabetes management in their family throughout the camp. For most children, camp provides much more physical activity than usual and therefore changes in blood glucose levels should be expected. In case of emergencies, YMCA Camp Elphinstone staff are certified in Standard First Aid and CPR C. Remember that one of the best ways for your family to stay healthy is for each person to wash his/her hands before every meal and not to share food or drinks. Please ensure that you have also packed adequate supplies of any other non-diabetes medications with you for your Family Camp session. 4

WHAT TO EXPECT AT FAMILY CAMP Over the course of your Family Camp experience, adults and children will have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of activities and experiences. In everything we do at Kakhamela Summer Family Camp, we emphasize creativity, imagination, and relationship development in a safe, fun-filled atmosphere designed to encourage growth, learning, and the development of self-confidence. Throughout the week, much of the camp program will be divided into three steams. One stream will be for children and youth. The second stream will be for adults, parents, and caregivers and the last stream is for families as a whole! CHILDREN S ACTIVITIES Program staff will plan and facilitate age appropriate games and activities for the children at camp. Some of these activities include; canoeing/kayaking, swimming, low ropes, rock climbing, archery, various sports, sailing, stand up paddle boarding, arts and crafts and many more creative camp programs. These program staff will be made up of YMCA Camp Elphinstone and D-Camps staff. Some of our staff team live with type 1 diabetes. Family Camp creates endless opportunities for your child to learn and relate to a young adult role-model living with the illness. These staff will also be available to assist campers with testing and treating lows. ADULT ACTIVITIES Adults, parents and caregivers will have the opportunity meet and connect with each other in various sessions throughout the week. These sessions are often led by adults living with type 1 diabetes, the medical team and leaders from the type 1 community. They include discussion groups, sharing experiences and team building activities. Often these sessions are seen as the highlight of the week. It is an opportunity to discuss life with type 1 in a caring, supportive and understanding group of peers. FAMILY ACTIVITIES There will be a number of all- camp programs planned throughout the week that the whole family is able to participate in together. As a family, you will be able to participate in a wide variety of camp activities. These fun events are a great opportunity for the whole family to spend time together and feel like they are on a holiday. It might be the whole family taking part in Capture the Flag or a mother-daughter show down at archery but no matter what it will be a great time! 5

MEALS AND ACCOMMODATIONS Accommodations will be in Cabins (for larger family groups) and Lodges (for smaller family groups). Please note that in Lodges, families will have their own room however common space is shared with other families. The YMCA Hospitality Crew prepares three nutritious meals, as well as a number of snacks each day. All meals are served family style. A salad bar accompanies each lunch and dinner and a cereal and fresh fruit bar accompanies breakfast. They also wash all of the dishes, clean the washrooms and other common areas and ensure that your comforts are met. The D-Camps staff will be available throughout your stay to assist you as well. SUPERVISION Parents are responsible for the supervision of their children while at Camp. However, supervision will be provided during scheduled program activities. Parents are also responsible for their children s medical and dietary care, including their child s diabetes management, the dispensing of medication(s) and monitoring of personal supplies. Medical staff/personnel are on site to facilitate programming and to act as source of support for any consultation. 6

PACKING LIST MEDICAL Insulin, Pens/Syringes or Pump Supplies Meters and Strips Other medications (must be in original container) CAMP STUFF Sleeping Bag (or sheets/blankets) Pillow Flashlight & extra batteries Insect repellent Toiletry Kit (soap, facecloth, toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, deodorant, etc.) 1-2 lightweight towels (easy drying for showers) Books to read Camera (digital cameras are okay) Daypack CLOTHING 4 Pairs of socks 4 Pairs of underwear 3 Pairs of pants/sweatpants 2 t-shirts 2 Sweatshirts/long-sleeve shirts 1 Swim suits (no bikinis please) 1 Waterproof rain jacket 2 Pairs of shoes 1 Pajamas 1 Rubber Boots WHAT NOT TO BRING TO FAMILY CAMP Please do not bring any of the listed items with you for the week: Knives including pocket knives Alcohol or illegal drugs Non-prescription drugs or drugs not prescribed to the participants OTHER NOTES ON PACKING LUGGAGE PROTOCOL IMPORTANT INFORMATION YMCA Camp Elphinstone has an important procedure for camper and staff luggage. With the widespread issue of bed bugs in the lower mainland, Camp Elphinstone has built a heat treatment room to ensure prevention of bed bugs. All bags will pass through this space before campers move into their cabins. This heat treatment, similar to a sauna, will heat camper luggage to ensure that any bedbugs and eggs will be killed prior to moving into cabins. This will eliminate any concerns of bed bugs spreading to camp cabins, or back to your home. To allow for bags to be heated, we will need you to ensure that all items that should not be heated are separated from the rest of your families luggage. This is essential for the efficiency of the drop off procedure. We recommend packing all diabetes supplies, toiletries, medications, and electronic items in a separate bag. 7

BEDDING Beds with mattresses are provided, however sheets, pillows, blankets, and sleeping bags are not. Please be sure that you have enough bedding for your family, appropriate for an August week with cool nights. FOOD Plenty of food is provided for families over the course of the week. We encourage families to avoid packing lots of extra food for the week, as it should not been needed. However, if you feel it is necessary to pack some extra food, we ask that it is packed in a sealed Rubbermaid container and is locked in your vehicle. Please dispose of food wrappers and packaging in main dining area only. PETS No pets are permitted at camp. Please contact the Camp Coordinator if you have any questions. YMCA Camp Elphinstone and the Canadian Diabetes Association are not responsible for lost or stolen items, so please don t bring valuables to camp 8

CAMP CLOTHING SALES ONSITE STORE You will have the opportunity to purchase camp clothing and merchandise onsite throughout the duration of Family Camp. Cash or Credit Card are the accepted methods of payment ELECTRONICS POLICY Participants are welcome to bring electronic devices to Family Camp. We do ask that if you choose to use your cell phone, please step away from the group so as not to disturb the other participants. As well, there are many apps, websites and programs that participants can use to help manage their diabetes, and we encourage participants to share their favourite apps with others. We cannot guarantee that there will be cell service on-site, nor can we guarantee that each family cabin will have access to a charging plug (although there will be plugs available in the main buildings). We expect that all participants will use electronics responsibly, behave in a way that is respectful to others, and ask other s permission before sharing any information, photos or videos online. 9

CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY Camp fees (less deposit) are fully refundable. Notification of cancellation is required in writing or via email and must be received by the Camp Registrar no later than four weeks prior to the camp start date to qualify for a refund. Cancellation requests made later will be considered on a case by case basis. Please note that cancellations must be made directly through the Camp Registrar and cannot be made through area branch offices or other Association staff. Families who do not cancel will still be required to pay the balance of their camp fees. If you decide to cancel your camp registration or send in paper version of forms please contact: CONTACT INFORMATION Natalie Tius Registrar, Camp & Youth Programs Canadian Diabetes Association natalie.tius@diabetes.ca or 1-800-BANTING If you have questions about the Kakhamela Summer Family Camp program or will be arriving late to Camp, please contact: Danielle McVicar Coordinator, Camps & Youth Programs, Western Canada Cell: (866) 874-3616 danielle.mcvicar@diabetes.ca SUPPORTERS 10