The Canadian Diabetes Association organizes summer camps in every province in Canada. Camps are designed to give young people with Type 1 diabetes the opportunity to experience camp as all children do. Meeting other children with diabetes is also a very positive factor of camp. Many children with diabetes do not have many opportunities to talk with other children who also have diabetes.
Children also learn about diabetes management in a fun, outdoor environment.
This includes learning about blood glucose testing, administering insulin injections, and meal planning and exercise programs as part of a healthy lifestyle. Camps normally run for a one-week period during the summer holiday season. Campers usually range from age 8 to 14. Many campers go on to become program leaders at camp. Please contact the camp nearest you for more information.