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Children’s Camp (Saskatchewan)
Camp applications will be live on Tuesday February 7, 2012 at 11am Eastern time
Dates: July 15 - July 20, 2012
Who Can Attend: Children and youth 8 - 14 years old
Cost: This year, we are implementing a 3-tiered voluntary fee program.
Tier 1: $550 Tier 2: $425 Tier 3: $300
Realizing that families have different abilities to pay, we are implementing a voluntary 3-tiered pricing program. Take a moment to look at the rates and determine which of the three options your family is able to pay for your camper’s experience. This is strictly a voluntary program. You select the fee you feel is appropriate and that is what you will pay.
The program is voluntary and in no way will influence your camper’s experience. The camp staff will not have access to what you have paid. At the Canadian Diabetes Association, we feel that ability to pay for camp should not be a barrier to participation and so additional financial assistance is available. For more information on our Campership Program, please call 1-800-996-4446, ext. 235.
The generosity of corporations, employee groups, service clubs, and many individual donors makes it possible for children to attend camp at subsidized rates. All additional costs are paid by the Canadian Diabetes Association through generous sponsorships and donations.
About Camp
Saskatchewan children’s camp takes place at Camp Easter Seal, located at Manitou Beach, Saskatchewan. This week-long camp provides children who have diabetes with what is often their first experience away from home.
Up to 65 campers learn independence and self-management of their diabetes in a medically supervised environment while having fun with others kids who face similar challenges.
Contact:
Lauren Suchan
Camp Coordinator
Phone: (306) 933-1238, ext. 235 or 1-800-996-4446, ext. 235
Fax: (306) 244-2012
Who is eligible?
Any child with diabetes who is between 8 - 14 years and who is a Saskatchewan resident is eligible to attend camp. Applicants are accepted in the following order of priority:
1. Children who have been diagnosed within the past year.
2. Children who have never attended this camp.
3. Children will be accepted according to the number of years they have attended camp, if none of the above criteria apply (e.g., a child who has attended camp for two years will have priority over a child who has attended camp for five years).
4. Applicants will be considered from neighbouring provinces; however, Saskatchewan residents have priority.
Accommodations
Groups of six to eight campers (accompanied by at least two counselors) share clean, comfortable cabins with heat and electricity. Showers and toilet facilities are located close to each cabin.
Supervision
Campers are supervised at all times by specially trained staff to ensure the best possible care and programs. Counselors are screened and selected for their maturity, understanding, and capacity for responsible care of campers. They receive diabetes training to enable them to give the highest standard of care and guidance.
Diabetes Management at Camp
Medical supervision is provided 24-7 by Saskatchewan’s only pediatric endocrinologist and a team of dietitians, nurses, and medical residents. Blood glucose checking is done in central locations and supervised by the diabetes team four times a day or more throughout camp.
