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The American Diabetes Association
www.diabetes.org/camping
Camp OrkilaCamp Orkila is located in the San Juan Islands on the beach of beautiful Orcas Island. The spectacular location with 280 acres of preserved forest, beaches, horse trails and private islands offers breathtaking views and provides the opportunity for amazing adventures!
Campers attending ADA sessions experience all the fun and adventure of a traditional summer camp; with the additional support, guidance and education provided by a 24-hour medical team of diabetes experts.
Campers can choose traditional or specialized programs. Activities include swimming, boating, kayaking, adventure sports and horseback riding. Camp Orkila has a climbing wall, ropes course, heated outdoor pool and marine biology center. Campers go on trips to state parks and overnight camp-outs on private islands in the San Juans. Programs fill up fast, so register early!
Camp Philosophy
The ADA Camp program in Washington State was established with the philosophy that children and teens with diabetes can be successfully mainstreamed into existing traditional summer camp programs.The goal of the American Diabetes Association Camp program is that every camper gains self-confidence, learns new skills and improves diabetes self-management.
Teaming up
The American Diabetes Association works with the YMCA and Camp Fire USA, which are both accredited by the American Camp Association. Campers with diabetes attend the same sessions and participate in all programs and activities with other campers. All programming is organized by Camp Orkila/ Camp Sealth staff; medical management is handled by the ADA. ADA's team of physicians, nurse practitioners, nurse educators and dieticians provide 24-hour support, education, and guidance for campers with diabetes.
Programs:
Traditional I Grades 3-6
Traditional II Grades 7-9
Marine Biology Grades 6-9
Horsemasters Grades 6-10
Skateboard Camp Grades 7-9Scholarships are available. Please contact ADA to request application.
Camp Dates
Session 5: July 31- August 7, 2007Camper Ages: Entering grades 3-12
Contact: Gillian Levine at 206-282-4616 x-7211 or 888-342-2383 or glevine@diabetes.org
For more information about program choices, dates and costs, please visit www.camporkila.org.
Campers must register with both The American Diabetes Association and YMCA. Please register with ADA by requesting and sending in completed brochure. ADA will then mail medical information packet. Please register with YMCA by visiting Camp Orkila website above or calling 206-382-5009.
You can request registration information online.
NOTE: Completing this interest form does not register you for camp. The form is a request for camp information only.
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Last Updated: Sat Mar 10 16:59:41 2007
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