For kids living with type 1 diabetes

A legacy of SUPPORT, EDUCATION & GOOD TIMES. 2

THE CANADIAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION S (CDA S) CAMPING TRADITION BEGAN WHEN CAMP BANTING FIRST OPENED ITS DOORS IN 1953. SINCE THEN, OUR CAMP PROGRAM HAS GROWN EXTENSIVELY AND THE CDA NOW OPERATES 12 SUMMER CAMPS ACROSS CANADA AND MORE THAN 10 FAMILY CAMPS, ALL COLLECTIVELY KNOWN AS D-CAMPS. TODAY, THE CDA IS PROUD TO BE THE ONLY NATIONAL PROVIDER OF SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH LIVING WITH TYPE 1 DIABETES. OUR CAMPS OFFER A TRUE CAMPING EXPERIENCE WHILE ACCOMMODATING THE NEEDS OF OUR CAMPERS. EACH CAMP OFFERS AN ARRAY OF ACTIVITIES THAT MAKE USE OF THE FACILITIES AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AVAILABLE AT EACH LOCATION. 3

WHERE KIDS WITH DIABETES CAN SIMPLY BE KIDS. D-Camps encourages kids to indulge their sense of fun and adventure in a diabetesfriendly environment where they can: x Meet and connect with other kids and staff who share the same experiences they do and who understand what it s like to live with diabetes; x Participate in outdoor activities such as swimming, hiking, canoeing, campfires and archery that help promote self-esteem and personal growth; and, x Learn how to selfmanage their diabetes in a supportive environment. Campers often return home eager to be more independent with their diabetes care and better able to manage day-to-day hurdles. Empowerment has never been SO FUN... DIABETES INTRODUCES KIDS TO A NEW REALITY, ONE THAT OFTEN MAKES THEM FEEL DIFFERENT FROM THEIR FRIENDS. FOR MANY KIDS, THERE IS NO ONE ELSE IN THEIR SCHOOL OR COMMUNITY WHO HAS DIABETES, AND IT CAN BE A STRUGGLE TO ACKNOWLEDGE DIABETES OPENLY. A DIAGNOSIS ALSO BRINGS WITH IT A WHOLE NEW SET OF SKILLS FOR KIDS TO LEARN: HOW TO TEST THEIR BLOOD GLUCOSE (SUGAR) LEVELS, PRIME A NEEDLE FOR INJECTION, INSET A PUMP SITE, COUNT CARBS, RECOGNIZE A HIGH OR LOW BLOOD SUGAR, AND MAINTAIN A BALANCE BETWEEN FOOD, INSULIN AND ACTIVITY. D-CAMPS IS HERE TO BE A PART OF THIS JOURNEY AND EMPOWER CAMPERS TO LIVE A LONG AND HEALTHY LIFE WITH DIABETES. 4

Diabetes is 24/7 AND SO IS OUR HEALTHCARE TEAM At each camp, a team of dedicated health-care professionals provide the highest level of diabetes education and management around the clock. This team includes pediatric endocrinologists, doctors, registered nurses, diabetes educators, dietitians, student nurses and student dietitians. Camp may be a busy place, but our diabetes management practices are organized around each child individually. Supported by program staff and peers, campers meet with the camp health-care team multiple times each day to review blood sugar patterns, prepare their carb choices for meals, adjust insulin doses for activities and manage fluctuations. Overnight, each camper s blood sugar is tested by a team of health-care staff who treat lows and correct highs. At camp, diabetes management fits into the day as naturally as a jump in the lake or an evening campfire. It s a special place where the world runs on diabetes time. 5

Peek Into A Day at 7am - Wake Up! Camp AT EACH OF OUR CAMPS, WE DEVOTE SPECIFIC TIMES TO BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING (BGM), ADMINISTERING INSULIN AND TEACHING CHILDREN OTHER SKILLS THAT WILL HELP THEM SELF-MANAGE THEIR DIABETES. WE ALSO SPEND LARGE PORTIONS OF THE DAY SWIMMING, PLAYING SPORTS, HIKING, CREATING ARTISTIC MASTERPIECES, OR SINGING AT THE TOP OF OUR LUNGS. 5pm - Testing and Dinner 6

8am - Testing and Breakfast Awesome morning activities! 12:30 - Testing and Lunch 1:30pm - Let s Relax Fun all afternoon! 6:30pm - All camp hang-out! 9pm - Goodnight Everyone! 7

WE RECOGNIZE THAT EVERY FAMILY S FINANCIAL SITUATION IS DIFFERENT. THAT S WHY WE OFFER A VOLUNTARY, THREE-TIER PRICING PROGRAM. SIMPLY CHOOSE THE FEE YOU ARE MOST COMFORTABLE PAYING. WHY TIERS? OUR TIER 1 FEE MOST CLOSELY REPRESENTS THE TRUE COST OF CAMP TO THE ASSOCIATION, WHILE TIER 3 IS LARGELY SUBSIDIZED. BY OFFERING TIERED PRICING, MORE FUNDING IS MADE AVAILABLE FOR THOSE NEEDING A SUBSIDY BY THE FUNDRAISING EFFORTS OF OUR MISSION FUNDING TEAM. FOR FAMILIES WHO FEEL THAT OUR TIER 3 FEE IS A CHALLENGE, WE ALSO OFFER A LIMITED NUMBER OF FEE SUBSIDIES. IF YOU REQUIRE A SUBSIDY, YOU WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO COMPLETE AN APPLICATION FORM AS PART OF YOUR REGISTRATION PROCESS. 8

Leadership Development Program THE PROGRAM (LDP) IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR TEENS TO GAIN VALUABLE LEADERSHIP SKILLS THROUGH CHALLENGING AND ENRICHING ACTIVITIES. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES PARTICIPANTS WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO HONE THEIR SKILLS TO BECOME GREAT LEADERS BOTH AT CAMP AND IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. TO TAKE PART IN THE LDP, POTENTIAL PARTICIPANTS ARE ASKED TO SUBMIT A SHORT ESSAY ABOUT THEIR INTEREST IN THE PROGRAM. MORE INFORMATION IS PROVIDED AS PART OF THE REGISTRATION PROCESS AND SUBSIDIES ARE AVAILABLE TO THOSE NEEDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. 9

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REGISTRATION PROCESS PLEASE VISIT DCAMPS.CA TO REGISTER ONLINE. ONCE YOU HAVE INITIATED YOUR REGISTRATION AND PAID YOUR DEPOSIT ($25), YOU WILL BE ABLE TO LOG IN TO YOUR ACCOUNT TO COMPLETE ALL THE NECESSARY CAMP FORMS, MAKE PAYMENTS AND IF APPLICABLE, APPLY FOR A FEE SUBSIDY. QUESTIONS? PLEASE CALL US AT 1-800-BANTING (226-8464) OR EMAIL US AT CAMPS@DIABETES.CA. WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU TO THE D-CAMPS FAMILY! 11

LEGEND TIER 1 LIGHTLY SUBSIDIZED TIER 2 PARTIALLY SUBSIDIZED camp KAKHAMELA camp JEAN NELSON TIER 3 HEAVILY SUBSIDIZED CAMP KAKHAMELA is proud to be located at scenic YMCA Camp Elphinstone on the Sunshine Coast near Gibsons, British Columbia. CAMP JEAN NELSON is located at Camp Kindle in beautiful Water Valley, Alberta. SUMMER CAMP: 7-12 YRS SESSION 1: JULY 3-8, 2016 SESSION 2: JULY 10-15, 2016 SUMMER CAMP: 13-15 YRS SESSION 3: JULY 3 - JULY 15, 2016 PROGRAMS: 16-17 YRS LDP 1: JULY 3 - JULY 15, 2016 LDP 2: JULY 3 - JULY 15, 2016 SUMMER CAMP: 7-15 YRS SESSION 1: JULY 25-29, 2016 SESSION 2: AUGUST 1-5, 2016 PROGRAM: 16-17 YRS LDP 1: JULY 25 - AUGUST 5, 2016 LDP 2: JULY 25 - AUGUST 5, 2016 SESSION 1 $1200 $900 $600 SESSION 1 $1200 $900 $600 SESSION 2 $1200 $900 $600 PROGRAM 1 $2000 $1600 $1200 SESSION 2 $1200 $900 $600 SESSION 3 $2000 $1600 $1200 PROGRAM 2 $2000 $1600 $1200 PROGRAM 1 PROGRAM 2 $2000 $1600 $1200 $2000 $1600 $1200 SASKATCHEWAN S children s camp SASKATCHEWAN CHILDREN S CAMP is proud to be located on the beautiful shores of Christoper Lake,SK in the heart of the prairies. SUMMER CAMP: 7-15 YRS AUGUST 8-13, 2016 PROGRAMS: 16-17 YRS LDP 1: AUGUST 8-13, 2016 LDP 2: AUGUST 8-13, 2016 SUMMER CAMP $800 $600 $400 PROGRAM 1 PROGRAM 1 $800 $600 $400 $800 $600 $400 12

camp BRIARDALE camp HURONDA CAMP BRIARDALE is proud to be located on the shores of Lake Brereton in the stunning Whiteshell Provincial Park region of MB. CAMP HURONDA owned and operated by the CDA, is located on a beautifully wooded 110-acre peninsula on Lake Waseosa in Huntsville, Ontario. SUMMER CAMP: 7-15 YRS AUGUST 15-20, 2016 PROGRAMS: 16-17 YRS LDP 1: AUGUST 15-20, 2016 LDP 2: AUGUST 15-20, 2016 SUMMER CAMP $800 $600 $400 SUMMER CAMP: 7-15 YRS SESSION A: JULY 3-15, 2016 SESSION B: JULY 17-29, 2016 SESSION D: AUGUST 15-27, 2016 SUMMER CAMP: 11-15 YRS SESSION C: AUGUST 1-13, 2015 SUMMER CAMP: 7-10 YRS SESSION C1: AUGUST 1-6, 2016 SESSION C2: AUGUST 8-13, 2016 PROGRAMS: 16 YRS JULY LDP: JULY 3-29, 2016 AUGUST LDP: AUGUST 1-27, 2016 PROGRAM 1 PROGRAM 2 $800 $600 $400 $800 $600 $400 SESSION A $2600 $2200 $1800 SESSION B $2600 $2200 $1800 camp BANTING SESSION C $2600 $2200 $1800 SESSION D $2600 $2200 $1800 SESSION C1 $1375 $1150 $950 CAMP BANTING lies along the sandy shores of Christie Lake at Camp Opemikon outside of Perth, Ontario. SESSION C2 $1375 $1150 $950 JULY PROGRAM $3000 $2550 $2100 SUMMER CAMP: 7-14 YRS JULY 31 - AUGUST 12, 2016 PROGRAM: 15-16 YRS LDP 1: JULY 31 - AUGUST 12, 2016 LDP 2: JULY 31 - AUGUST 12, 2016 LDP 2 EXTENDED (WITH DISCOVERY): JULY 31 - AUGUST 12, 2016 (AT BANTING) AUGUST 21-26, 2016 (AT DISCOVERY) AUGUST LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM $3000 $2550 $2100 SUMMER CAMP $2200 $1800 $1550 PROGRAMS 1 PROGRAMS 2 PROGRAMS - EXTENDED $2200 $1800 $1550 $2200 $1800 $1550 $3000 $2550 $2100 13

LEGEND TIER 1 LIGHTLY SUBSIDIZED TIER 2 PARTIALLY SUBSIDIZED camp DISCOVERY camp LION MAXWELL TIER 3 HEAVILY SUBSIDIZED CAMP DISCOVERY is held at Easter Seals Camp Woodeden in London, Ontario and overlooks the Thames River. CAMP LION MAXWELL is proud to be located at scenic Camp Kadimah on the shores of Lake William in Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. SUMMER CAMP: 7-15 YRS AUGUST 21-26, 2016 PROGRAM: 15-16 YRS LDP2 EXTENDED (WITH BANTING): JULY 31 - AUGUST 12, 2016 (AT BANTING) AUGUST 21-26, 2016 (AT DISCOVERY) SUMMER CAMP: 7-12 YRS AUGUST 14-19, 2016 PROGRAM: 15-16 YRS (IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CAMP MORTON) JULY 3-8 AND AUGUST 14-19 SUMMER CAMP $1100 $925 $750 PROGRAM 2 - EXTENDED $3000 $2550 $2100 SUMMER CAMP $650 $500 $375 PROGRAM $750 $625 $500 camp DIA-BEST camp MORTON CAMP DIA-BEST is located at Green Hill Lake Camp in Greenhill Lake, New Brunswick. CAMP MORTON lies in the beautiful Kejimkujik National Park in Queens County, Nova Scotia. SUMMER CAMP: 7-14 YRS JULY 10-15, 2016 PROGRAM: 15-16 YRS (IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CAMP RED FOX) JULY 10-15 AND JULY 31 - AUGUST 5 SUMMER CAMP: 13-14 YRS JULY 3-8, 2016 PROGRAM: 15-16 YRS (IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CAMP LION MAXWELL) JULY 3-8 AND AUGUST 14-19 SUMMER CAMP $650 $500 $375 PROGRAM $750 $625 $500 SUMMER CAMP $650 $500 $375 PROGRAM $750 $625 $500 14

camp RED FOX CAMP RED FOX is at home at Canoe Cove Christian Camp. Near Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, it boasts beautiful ocean views for all its camp activities. SUMMER CAMP: 7-14 YRS JULY 31 - AUGUST 5, 2016 PROGRAM: 15-16 YRS (IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CAMP DIA-BEST) JULY 10-15 AND JULY 31 - AUGUST 5 SUMMER CAMP $550 $400 $275 PROGRAM $750 $625 $500 camp DOUWANNA CAMP DOUWANNA is located at Lavrock Camp and Conference Centre on the scenic Salmonier Line, Newfoundland and Labrador. SUMMER CAMP: 7-14 YRS JULY 24-29, 2016 PROGRAM: 15-16 YRS JULY 23-29, 2016 SUMMER CAMP $550 $400 $275 PROGRAM $750 $625 $500 15

Family CAMP Type 1 diabetes affects every member of the family. With a diagnosis, adults take on the challenge of accepting and learning about the disease and the intricacies of managing it, while supporting and helping their child do the same. Siblings have their own adjustment to make and may feel the strain of worrying about their brother or sister or have feelings of being left out of the extra attention the child with diabetes now receives. Diabetes is life-changing for everyone impacted by it and it is normal to feel confused, overwhelmed or tired of the attention to detail that diabetes demands. The good news is that you re not alone. To help families adjust to their new lifestyle D-Camps growing Family Camp program connects families with one another so that everyone in the family can thrive. Family camps are for parents, guardians, siblings, caregivers and the child with type 1 diabetes. They provide families with the opportunity to learn more about diabetes in a supportive environment, where they can also share information and experiences with those who understand what living with type 1 diabetes is all about. Family camps are offered over a weekend or as a three-day event. At each camp, families have the chance to learn, share and talk to each other and with guest speakers. There are fun sessions for the whole family as well as opportunities for the children/teens to spend time together while parents and guardians form their own support networks. Like our summer camps, our family camp programs feature many of the activities you d expect from a camp or weekend retreat: art activities, archery, boating, hiking and more, depending on the facilities and natural environment available at each location. 16