Diabetes camps offer specialization in caring for the needs of diabetic children, including an understanding of the need for blood sugar monitoring, the ready availability of Epi-Pens and monitoring of exertion and activity levels. Learn more from the camps below, about what they have to offer in relation to diabetes care.
A camp to come back to. Recent research shows that campers at such camps often come away with improved control and understanding of their blood sugar. Camps for children and youth focused on diabetes have a high return rate for campers. The camping environment is used as a teaching opportunity for children with diabetes and this allows them to gain skills in managing the disease considerably.
Kids find out they're not alone. Children with diabetes may sometimes feel like nobody understands how they feel or know what it is like to live with diabetes. Diabetes camps help affected children and adults to deal with the isolation that may set in. The fellowship of other kids facing the same challenges is beneficial to all campers and helps them form great friendships. The social interaction and team activities help campers forget about their condition and have a relaxed time with friends and other members.
Summer camp is a wonderful experience for any child and as any parent is aware, diabetes should not hold anyone back from anything. Camps listed below include day camps in larger centers as well as overnight camps in remote areas. Diabetes camp is bound to be a wonderful experience your child will remember forever. Almost all diabetes camps offer scholarships for those in need.
Learn more about diabetes-related programs from the camps listed below.
List of Camps
camp name
(category)
description
city, province/state
Kandalore A traditional overnight camp in Eastern Ontario offering a variety of activities from rock climbing to theatre arts to wilderness trips and more.
Overnight – Traditional/Education
Minden — Ontario
A.M.A. Karate Camp Mississauga kids camp focused on martial arts training, including karate and jiu-jitsu. The camp also includes arts and crafts, outdoor activities and field trips.
Day Camp – Sports
Mississauga — Ontario
Cairn A Christian summer camp with canoe trips and other outdoor education. Programs include music, arts, overnight trips and more.
Overnight – Traditional
Baysville — Ontario
Kirkland Lake — Ontario
Children's Arts Theatre School This Mississauga theatre arts program offers age specific programs, with training in writing, improvisation, storytelling, creative dance and other performing arts.
Day Camp – Arts/Dance/Music
Greater Toronto Area — Ontario
Forest Cliff Camp Kids' camp right on Lake Huron, 30 minutes from London, Ontario, offering numerous fun activities
Overnight – Traditional
Western Lamton County — Ontario
NEW STRIDES DAY CAMP Ideal for families from throughout the GTA, this special needs day camp includes children with ADHD and other learning disabilities.
Day Camp – Special Needs
Toronto — Ontario
Outward Bound Canada Outward Bound Canada’s day camps and expedition-based programs are challenging, exhilarating journeys that take place in Canada's most beautiful urban and wilderness settings.
Day & Overnight – Adventure
Throughout Canada — Other
Toronto — Ontario
Throughout Alberta
Seneca College King Day Camp An outdoor adventure camp just north of Toronto, where kids also participate in archery, mountain biking, rock climbing and other sports.
Day Camp – Adventure
Northern York Region — Ontario
Ways of the Woods Day Camp This Halton region summer camp travels to different conservation areas each week, with various activities. Year round programs also offered.
Day Camp – Traditional
Milton — Ontario
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