children with DIABETES - Camp Kakhamela

Camp Kakhamela is fun. It has swimming, canoeing, archery, kayaking, sailing, hiking, campouts, arts and crafts, indoor recreation, and field sports ... all the activities kids love! It takes place at YMCA's Camp Elphinstone on the beautiful Sunshine Coast near Gibsons, BC.

Young people from all over BC live in cabins with other campers the same age and gender. They share responsibilities with their cabinmates, plan daily activities and have fun.

The camp is unique because it provides something extra to 7-17 year olds with diabetes -that all-important feeling of belonging! That's because other campers have diabetes. Qualified supervision from endocrinologists, nurses, and dietitians helps campers learn how to live better with diabetes.

photo from camp

2008 Camping Sessions

Session 1 and Session 2 (age 7-15)
Session 1: June 30 - July 5
Session 2: July 7 - 12
Two Week Session: June 30 - July 12

Campers participate in a well-rounded camp experience with a close-knit cabin group. The days are filled with activities appropriate for each age. The highlight is a 1-2 night out-trip.

Leadership Development
LD1 - June 30 - July 12 - Ages 15-16
Co-ed groups participate in an intensive outdoor skill development program, sharing in the responsibility for their experience (1st year of the Leadership Training Program).

photo from camp

Contact Information

Canadian Diabetes Association, Pacific Area
360 - 1385 West 8th Avenue, Suite 360
Vancouver, BC V6H 3V9

Camp Site:
1760 YMCA Road
Gibsons, BC V0N 1V6

Contact: Marc Couture - Camp/Education Coordinator
Email: infobc@diabetes.ca or marc.couture@diabetes.ca
Phone: 604-732-1331 ext 272
Toll Free: 1-800-665-6526
Fax: 604-732-8444

Website: www.diabetes.ca/Section_services/bc_camps.asp

Registration
Camp Kakhamela is subsidized through donations so as many children and families can attend as possible. For information about camp fees, subsidies, or to make confidential payment arrangements, please contact the Camp Coordinator for the Canadian Diabetes Association (Pacific Area).

Camp Kakhamela Registration Forms with payments must be received at the Canadian Diabetes Association's Pacific Area office by May.

Camp with the Canadian Diabetes Association
For nearly 50 years, the Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA) has been Canada's response to diabetes. The non-profit health organization promotes the health of Canadians through diabetes research, education, service and advocacy.

The purpose of the camping program is to offer children and youth with diabetes the opportunity to fully enjoy a residential camping experience. Under qualified supervision, campers improve their understanding of living with diabetes.

Going to summer camp is one of the most exciting and educational experiences in the lives of young people. Camp enables them to enhance their self-confidence, establish friendships, and learn about themselves.

At Camp Kakhamela, campers master new skills and discover the great outdoors. They have the chance to exercise a little independence and to develop physically and mentally.

Summer camp is a valuable experience for any young person, and those with diabetes are no exception.



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