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Camp Douwanna (Newfoundland Labrador)
Camp applications will be live on Tuesday February 7, 2012 at 11am Eastern time
Who: For children 9-16 years of age living with type 1 diabetes (see below for program option for the different age groups)
Location: Lion Max Simms Camp, Bishop’s Falls, NL
Dates: Camp Douwanna’s Teen Program July 15 - 20, 2012 (ages 13-16 yrs)
Camp Douwanna’s Children’s Program July 22 - July 27, 2012 (ages 9-12 yrs).
Programs:
Camp Douwanna’s Teen Program: The goal of the program is to satisfy the needs of youths who wish to enjoy a rewarding summer program exploring their own independence, and leadership skills. They will also experience tremendous personal growth opportunities in a supportive, dynamic environment that offers a host of fun and challenging outdoor leadership experiences. Activities also include: arts and crafts, swimming, campfires, sports and games, initiative games, evening programs, themes meals and much more. We also focus on independence, self-management of diabetes and improving self-esteem. This is all provided in a safe, entertaining and educational camp experience where youth will develop wonderful new friendships and much more.
Camp Douwanna’s Children’s Program: Activities include: arts and crafts, swimming, campfires, sports and games, some very fun and interesting evening programs, themes meals and a few other surprises along the way. We also focus on independence, self-management of diabetes and improving self-esteem. This is provided in a safe, entertaining and educational camp experience where children will develop wonderful new friendships and much more.
Camp Staff
Program and Counselling Team
Our camp staff members are wonderful, enthusiastic, responsible individuals that have experience working with children in a recreational environment. All of our staff undergo a police record check before working at camp. They also go through a three-day staff training to better understand the skills needed to be a successful camp counsellor and work with kids living with diabetes.
The counsellors are there to be very positive role models for the children, to teach them unique skills and to challenge their ability, while keeping the philosophy of challenge by choice. Over the years we have even seen campers from Camp Douwanna become great camp counsellors.
Health Care Team
The health care team at camp includes medical residents, registered nurses, diabetes educators, student nurses, dietitians and dietetic interns. These professionals provide top-notch medical care to the campers and staff, and are a key part of the operation of Camp Douwanna. These qualified and dedicated professionals work closely with the campers and counsellors to ensure the utmost in diabetes education and management. The camping environment allows the campers to develop warm relationships with health professionals, enabling the children and youth to learn in a non-threatening atmosphere.
Fees
Camp Douwanna has a NEW 3-Tiered Voluntary Pricing Program. 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 been charging roughly 20% of the true cost directly to our participants. This of course has placed a tremendous burden on the camp’s capacity. In order to continue to provide the camping services that we do for children with type 1 diabetes in Newfoundland and Labrador, we need to take 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.
Tier 1: Lightly Subsidized = $400 ($300 + $100 deposit) per child
Tier 2: Partially Subsidized = $300 ($200 + $100 deposit) per child
Tier 3: Heavily Subsidized = $200 ($100 + $100 deposit) per child
There is a $100 non-refundable deposit that is required for all applications. Also, please note that payments for the camp fee are required to be paid in full by May 6th, 2012.
Application
The 2012 application process begins by going online to http://www.diabetes.ca/camps.
Deadline for registration is April 8, 2012. Space is limited, therefore applications received after the deadline may not be considered.
Contact Information
For any additional information on our camping program, subsidies or our application and registration process, please contact:
Stéphane Richard
Canadian Diabetes Association
55 Camden Crescent
Moncton, NB E1E 4S9
Phone: (506) 389-9172
Cell: (506) 878-0396
Fax: (506) 455-4728
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