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2008 Camps

Special Notes
- If a camper registers for more than one summer youth session, there is a $50 discount per session. For example, if a camper registers for Sessions 1, 2, and 5, there is a $100 total discount.
- The family camp fee is for those three years and older. There is no charge for children who have not yet turned three years of age.
- Campers who are 13 years old may attend Sessions 1 through 5 or any combination.
- Campers who participated in the first-year Leadership/Counselor-in-Training program in 2007 are eligible to attend Teen Winter Camp, but not Sessions 3 or 4. The Leadership/Counselor-in-Training program occurs during Sessions 1, 2, and 5.
*Campers may attend Sessions 1 and 2 consecutively and also attend Session 5. The cost for attending Sessions 1 and 2 includes the $50 discount for one session.
+Campers may attend Sessions 3 and 4 consecutively. This cost includes the $50 discount for one session.

Family Camps
Because Diabetes is a condition impacting the entire family, Diabetic Youth Services, Inc. program enables families to learn about diabetes and share common experiences with other families in a fun and supportive environment.  Our top notch program includes workshops on diabetes, parenting issues for adults, stress management, and activities for the whole family. Medical staff is on-site throughout the entire session. All meals and snacks are carefully planned and provided. Family camps begin at lunch, run for three (3) nights, and conclude at lunch on the final day. Generally, approximately two families, depending on each of their sizes, share a cabin during family camps.

Transition Family Camp
Going away for the first time to a sleep-away camp can be challenging for any child.  It is even more challenging for a child with diabetes. 

To assist in helping the parent and child adjust to the experiences at Camp Conrad-Chinnock, a Transition Family Camp will be available for children 7 to 13 years old and their families.  Transition Family Camp immediately precedes Session 5 for the same age group, beginning Saturday morning and ending after breakfast on Monday.  Session 5 begins the same day as the Transition Family Camp ends.  Ideally, the child with diabetes will stay for Session 5 if the child, parent(s), and camp staff feel it is suitable for the child.

As with other the other family camps, families will share a cabin.  For activities, meals, snacks, and events, the children with diabetes will be in "cabin" groups by age with a cabin counselor.  This cabin counselor would be the same counselor the child would have during Session 5.

This unique opportunity enables the child and family to understand how diabetes is managed at camp, the activities available, and develop a relationship with camp counselors and staff. 

The weekend even offers a sleep-over in the game lodge with cabin counselors! Mom and dad are able to sleep in the cabin while the child with diabetes is under the watchful eye of the cabin counselor and camp staff.  Camp staff even take care of testing blood sugars in the middle of the night and before breakfast!  

When registering for this session, please also sign-up the child with diabetes in Session 4.  If after attending the Transition Family Camp the child is not suitable, the family can cancel the Session 5 registration without penalty - all payments will be refunded for Session 5.

Youth Camps
Days are a mix of cabin-group based activities and free-choice periods. Younger children spend the majority of the time with their cabin-mates while older campers have a greater amount of choice in their activities, although they are supervised at all times. Campers 8 to 13 are welcome to attend Sessions 1, 2, and 5. Teens 13 to 17 can attend Teen Winter Camp and Sessions 3 and 4. Campers who are 13 may attend all of the sessions! Campers report that while they enjoy the activities, they particularly value the chance to get to know other kids with diabetes. Watching other campers check their blood sugars, take their insulin, deal with high and low blood sugars and talking with them about how they handle their diabetes in terms of school, athletics, peers and families are some of the most powerful learning opportunities which occur during camp.

Medical Program
The medical program is designed to impart self-management skills, which can lead to a longer and healthier life.  All cabins are fully enclosed to accommodate eight to eleven youth and a trained counselor.  Attendance at these sessions is restricted to youth and teens with insulin-dependent diabetes.

All sessions are led by a Pediatric Endocrinologist, and a team of physicians, nurses, and dietitians.  Under the watchful eyes of the medical staff, campers are encouraged to be involved with their own diabetes care.  Each year at camp, many children learn to give themselves insulin injections, how to give handle special occasions and about the importance of diet and exercise.

Leadership Training Program
The Leadership Training Program is open to youth ages 17 to 19, with or without diabetes, has an application process.  Qualifications we look for in our counselors in training are teens that can demonstrate a level of maturity that enables them to assume responsibility and develop strong leadership skills. The applicant must demonstrate an interest in camping and show the ability to learn and work with diabetic children. Being a healthy role-model for children with diabetes is critical!

Young leaders are given an opportunity to learn and explore group dynamics, human development, communications skills, recreational programming, and organization.  The objective of this two-year program is to build a strong counseling staff for our program and promote leadership in our communities and at camp. 

All first year applicants complete an application with two reference forms.  Responsibilities in the first year will include learning camp operations, developmental needs of children, how to lead a group, and other key components of a camp staff member. You may assist in the kitchen, help at the pool, and work in crafts or the store.  Focus will be on basic staff and leadership skills. Applicants, who will also be attending session 3 or 4 as a camper, must apply for session 5 using a different application. The 1st year program is available in sessions 1 or 5.

Teen Winter Camp
Anyone between the ages of 13 and 17 years old with Type-1, insulin dependent diabetes is invited to Camp Conrad-Chinnock February 14-16, 2009. The cost includes meals, snacks, round-trip bus transportation from Fontana, and activities.

This winter weekend getaway features team-building challenges, discussions regarding diabetes and life as a teenager, snow sledding, snacks, good company, snow fights, games, and a variety of opportunities for personal growth. Anyone attending the weekend must bring their own diabetes supplies and medications.   Medical staff will be on-site and monitoring your diabetes control throughout the weekend.

Transportation
Transportation to and from camp is provided for all youth sessions free of charge.  The bus stop is in the Rancho Cucamonga / Fontana area of California near the intersection of Interstates 10 and 15. Families must provide their own transportation for family camps.

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