Children gain self-confidence, establish friendships, and learn about themselves. Under quality medical, dietary, and program supervision, campers also improve their understanding of living with diabetes. A very special camp for boys and girls with diabetes - a bridge to autonomous living and a good camping experience. Your child will realize that he is not the only one to have to cope with diabetes, and consequently, might gain a lot of self-confidence. It provides the experience of adventure in the out-of doors while instilling an awareness and appreciation for the natural environment.
Camping teaches cooperation through playing, working, and planning with others.
It helps to build self-confidence through acquiring new skills, accomplishments and insights. The aim is to give campers a sense of responsibility by encouraging them to do things for themselves and others. In a positive environment campers meet and interact with others who have diabetes, while learning to manage the disease and develop a positive life outlook. In a positive environment campers meet and interact with others who have diabetes, while learning to manage the disease and develop a positive life outlook. This fee includes admission to both Camp Lion Maxwell and Camp Morton, and a canoe course fee.