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The Barton Center for Diabetes Education The Barton Center is a year-round retreat where education, recreation, and shared experiences combine to support and motivate children and families and to help them manage the mental, physical and emotional rigors of diabetes care. Resident Summer Camp in North Oxford, MA for girls ages 6-17 Day Camps in Long Island, Manhattan, NY, Worcester , Springfield, Boston, MA, and Greenwich, CT for boys and girls ages 6-12 Adventure Programs for teens ages 13-17, coed Family Programs for the entire family Details Blood Glucose Monitoring: Conducted four times daily and whenever necessary alongside peers and closely supervised by staff. Insulin Administration: In small groups, nurses and counselors assist campers in drawing up and injecting insulin, as directed by physician's order. Meal Plans: Fun food, individually tailored to meet camper's needs, likes and dislikes. Campers and staff measure food together. ADA exchanges and Carbohydrate Counting available. Education: Our goal is to help children develop a positive approach to diabetes management and to encourage each child to assume an active role at their own pace. Staff: The staff at the Clara Barton Camp is devoted to insuring a safe and educational experience for all campers. All staff members (including a physician) are in residence 24 hours per day, seven days a week. Staff-camper ratios are 1:3, and all staff receive extensive diabetes training prior to camp. Supplies: All diabetes supplies are provided. Kids: Here'S The Scoop On Camp The best thing about diabetes camp is making friends who know exactly what it's like to have diabetes. You never have to explain what it's like to be high or low, or how tough it can be to stick to your meal plan, or any of the other things that go along with having diabetes. Camp friends last a lifetime! Of course, other things about camp are great, too! At CBC, you can choose from a variety of daily activities such as… Swimming... Boating and Fishing... Arts and Crafts... New Games and Initiatives... Dancing... Soccer... Field Hockey... Softball... Archery... Hiking... Nature... Tennis... Horseback Riding... Cooking... Drama... Newspaper... and more! Camp also includes special events like trips and theme days and dances and other events with the boys from the Elliott P. Joslin Camp (three miles away). 2007 Camp Dates Clara Barton Camp (resident camp) Days are filled with sports activities, arts and crafts, swimming, talent shows, casino nights, campfires, field trips, dances with the boys from Joslin camp, diabetes education game shows, boating, hiking and so much more. For more than 70 years, girls between the ages of 6 and 17 with Type 1 diabetes have enjoyed the life-altering experience of the Clara Barton Camp on our 208-acre site in North Oxford, Mass. Most return year after year.   Two week sessions: Session 1 Sunday, June 24 to July 5 Girls, ages 6-16 Session 2 Sunday, July 8 to July 19 Girls, ages 6-16 Session 3 Sunday, July 22 to August 2 Girls, ages 6-16 Session 4 Sunday, August 5 - Thursday, August 16 Girls, ages 6-16   Mini-Camp Sessions (4 days Sunday - Thursday): Mini A Sunday, June 24 - Thursday, June 28 Girls, ages 6-9 Teen A Sunday, June 24 - Thursday, June 28 Girls, ages 13-16 Mini B Sunday, July 1 - Thursday, July 5 Girls, ages 10-12 Teen B Sunday, July 1 - Thursday, July 5 Girls, ages 13-16 Mini C Sunday, July 8 -Thursday, July 12 Girls, ages 6-9 Mini D Sunday, July 15 - Thursday, July 19 Girls, ages 10-12 Mini E Sunday, July 22 - Thursday, July 26 Girls, ages 6-9 Mini F Sunday, July 29 - Thursday, August 2 Girls, ages 10-12 Mini G Sunday, August 5 - Thursday, August 9 Girls, ages 6-9 Mini H Sunday, August 12 -Thursday, August 16 Girls, ages 10-12   Leadership Training Program (LIT) Session 1: Sunday, June 24 - Thursday, July 19 Girls, age 16 only Session 2: Sunday, July 22 - Thursday, August 16 Girls, age 16 only   Family Camp Family Camp Sunday, August 19 to August 23 Co-ed, Family, all ages Day Camps If you're not quite ready for a two-week overnight camp, but still want to share a fantastic experience with other boys and girls between the ages of 3 to 15 with Type 1 diabetes, you'll find Barton's summer day camps a great choice. Greenwich, CT: Rainbow Club June 25 - 29 (Co-ed, ages 3-15) Worcester Day Camp: North Oxford, MA July 9 - 13 (Co-ed, ages 6-12) Long Island Day Camp: Roslyn, NY Session I: July 16 - July 20 (Co-ed, ages 6-12) Session II: July 23 - July 27 (Co-ed, ages 6-12) Boston Day Camp: Mass. College of Pharmacy July 30 - August 3 (Co-ed, ages 6-12) Springfield Day Camp: Western New England College August 6 - August 10 (Co-ed, ages 6-12) Mt. Sinai/Barton Day Camp: New York August 13 - August 17 (Co-ed, ages 6-12) Contact the Camp office at (508) 987-2056 for more information and an application. Camp sessions do fill up, so don't delay! Financial Assistance CBC is committed to providing a superlative camp experience to ALL children with diabetes. If finances are a problem, we encourage you to apply for campership funding through the camp office. Of course, if you happen to have a little extra cash.... Donations The actual cost of providing a camp session is nearly twice what campers actually pay. We work very hard to raise funds which enable us to keep the fee affordable and provide financial assistance. To find out how your contribution can have a direct and positive effect on the lives of children with diabetes, call the camp office. So You Think You’ve Got What It Takes To Be A Counselor? CBC hires young adults (with and without diabetes) for our 9-week summer camp and Adventure Camp season. Positions include cabin counselor, waterfront director, Adventure Camp staff, LIT and Junior Counselor directors, and health care staff (RNs, GNs and Student Nurses). Talented, creative, enthusiastic individuals with boundless energy and a great sense of humor are encouraged to apply! CBC offers room, board, salary, and a truly amazing experience! Call the Camp office for more details. The Clara Barton Camp is a program of The Barton Center for Diabetes Education, Inc. The Barton Center for Diabetes Education 30 Ennis Road North Oxford, MA 01537 (508) 987-2056 (508) 987-2002 (fax) Email: info@bartoncenter.org Website: www.bartoncenter.org Here's what one father has to say about the Clara Barton Diabetes Center: My daughter has had diabetes for 3 years, since age 10. It seemed pretty bleak until we discovered a diabetes camp for girls in central Massachusetts. She attended a February program on the long weekend school break. Prior to this, she thought that she was the only kid in the world with diabetes, and would not administer her own shots or test without a struggle. After that weekend, she began giving her own shots and would test without too much encouragement. What a miracle!! We saved our money and sent her to the camp that summer and there, she made fast friends.

Welcome to Clara Barton Camp The ropes course is challenging Enjoying a peaceful canoe ride Kids make best friends at camp Morning blood tests and insulin Kids draw up their own insulin Grandparents learn how too! Cooking lessons Winter fun at Clara Barton Camp Make life-long friends at camp

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