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Camp Kakhamela (British Columbia)
Camp applications will be live on Tuesday February 7, 2012 at 11am Eastern time
Location: Sunshine Coast, BC
About Camp
While at camp, children learn about diabetes management in an enriching, safe and fun environment with other children who have had similar experiences to themselves. The educational aspect of camp focuses on blood glucose testing, administering insulin, meal planning and proper exercise. In fact, many of our camp alumni recall that camp was the first time they ever administered their own insulin – a milestone in the life of a child living with diabetes.
Our campers are also able to meet and interact with other children living with diabetes. Many of these relationships develop into lifelong friendships, as children value the opportunity to meet others who have a personal understanding of the challenges they face living with the disease. When children leave camp, they have gained a new level of independence in managing their diabetes and feel empowered to continue the healthy practices they learned at camp.
About our fees
Camp Kakhamela has a 3-Tiered Voluntary Pricing Program for the 2012 summer. We have implemented this for a few reasons.
First, we recognize that our families have different abilities to pay. Second, we feel it is important that we begin to communicate the true cost of camp to our camper families. Historically, we have not provided an option to families to allow them to pay the true cost of camp. In order to continue to provide the high level of camping services for children with type 1 diabetes in British Columbia, we are taking a more proactive approach in how we manage our subsidies. We hope to do this with the voluntary 3-tiered pricing program.
This year, we ask that you please take a moment to look at the rate descriptions and determine which of these three prices your family is able to pay for your child’s experience. This is strictly an honour system; select the fee you feel is appropriate and that is what you will pay. The program is voluntary, and in no way influences the experience a child will receive at camp. Please note that additional financial assistance with camp fees is still available via application for Campership, but funds are limited. Also, you need not apply for Campership funds if you have the ability to pay any of the 3 tiers.
Traditional Camp for 7 – 15yrs
One Week sessions Tiered Fees
Session #1 July 1 - July 6
Session #2 July 8 - July 13
T1 $950
T2 $750
T3 $525
Two-week session
Session #3 July 1 - July 13
T1 $1900
T2 $1500
T3 $1050
Leadership Camp for 15-16 yrs
Session #4 July 1 - July 13
T1 $1900
T2 $1500
T3 $1050
• Ages are by July 3rd, 2012
• All costs include tax and ferry fee.
Location and transportation
We are located at YMCA Camp Elphinstone on BC’s beautiful Sunshine Coast near Gibsons, and we offer pick-up and drop-off at the Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal. This is, by far, our most popular option. Parents will have the opportunity to meet their child’s counsellor and our team of medical staff.
We also offer transportation for campers who are flying into the Vancouver Airport at a cost of $100 round trip.
For more information on registration, please contact Natalie at or 604-732-1331, ext. 231 or toll free: 1-800-665-6526.
Camp Kakhamela Family Camp
Family Camp Registration Application Form