Many of the parents that I speak with often are hesitant when it comes to making the leap to try T1D camp. While our family personally adores everything about camp (it's magic I tell you!!!), I do understand the initial apprehension. Those first few months are often overwhelming with just managing the challenges of living with T1D day to day (or even hour to hour for those ping-pong days). Adding in a camp experience can feel insurmountable. How do you send a child to an overnight experience when you are still learning?
It can be done! We are proof of that. And so are many, many other happy campers. Yes, I think it is OK to be cheesy with camp slogans because, well, it is just the magic of camp. Big kids and little kids LOVE it.
My friends at the ADA have come up with a wonderful solution. To help parents and kids ease into the transition of attending camp, they have developed a program for families to experience overnight camp together.
This is also a wonderful time to reunite with summer campers and to recreate some of the fun memories that were had the previous year. And because this is for families, parents can meet other caregivers of T1D and share in the camaraderie of walking the same path in life. I have also been reassured that there are sessions that will be kids only and others that are parent only, so while you are having fun together as a family, you won't feel like you are on top of one another. It's the best of both!
Lastly, camp recognized that many of the graduated campers wanted just one more time together in having fun. To make this happen, the ADA created a special Young Adult Retreat. Parents are not necessary for this age group. Instead, the young adults (a mix of new, first time campers and alumni ages 18-25) can meet up for a weekend of bonding and silly shenanigans. There will also be new information on technology, living your best life with T1D and more!
Details are below. Enjoy!
Registration is now OPEN!
CAMP MIDICHA WINTER FAMILY/YOUNG ADULT RETREAT
February 9-11, 2018
This overnight family retreat offers a family bonding experience while celebrating and learning more about your child’s diabetes. Physicians will be there to speak and educate parents about upcoming diabetes trends as well as overall diabetes wellness. Children will be able to enjoy all sorts of winter activities while staying at the YMCA’s Camp Copneconic. Cost per person is $75 this includes all food, lodging, education and fun activities. Children ages 5-17 only. Check in will be at 7 pm Friday, February 9 and check-out will be at 11 am Sunday, February 11, 2018.
NEW THIS YEAR! YOUNG ADULT RETREAT AGES 18 TO 25!
Camp alumni and young adults, ages 18-25 with diabetes, are welcome to join us that same weekend for the “Young Adult Retreat,” for fun activities, ice breakers, meet-and-greet opportunities with doctors, and more! Check in will be at 7 pm Friday, February 9 and check-out will be at 11 am Sunday, February 11, 2018. Cost per person is $75 this includes all food, lodging, education and fun activities.
Register for either retreat with the link below!
For any questions on either retreat please feel free to contact:
Krista Lang
Camp Manager
300 Galleria Officentre, Suite 111
Southfield, MI 48034
Phone: 248-433-3830 ext. 6706
diabetes.org
1-800-DIABETES (800-342-2383)
1-800-DIABETES (800-342-2383)
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