Main Content
Summer Camps
Camp applications are now available online. Click here to register.
The Canadian Diabetes Association’s camping tradition began in 1953 with the opening of Camp Banting in Eastern Ontario. Since then, our camping program has grown extensively, and the Association now operates 12 successful programs across Canada. Since the beginning, the focus of our camps has been to provide children living with type 1 diabetes with opportunities to enjoy an authentic camp experience while having all of their diabetes needs monitored by a dedicated team of trained medical professionals.
While at camp, children learn about diabetes management in an enriching, safe and fun environment. The educational aspect 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 administered their own insulin – a milestone in the life of a child living with diabetes.
Our campers are also able to meet other children who share a personal understanding of the challenges that come from living with diabetes, and many of these relationships develop into lifelong friendships. When children leave camp, they will have also gained a new level of independence in managing their diabetes and feel empowered to continue the healthy practices they learned at camp.
