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Camp Homewood, (British Columbia)
The Vancouver Island Region of the Canadian Diabetes Association offers children with diabetes and their families a weekend camping experience at Camp Homewood on Quadra Island. Relationships are the heart of Family Camp. Families with a newly-diagnosed child connect with those who have a few years of experience with diabetes and in the process, new hope and encouragement are born and coping strategies are shared.
The program includes adult sharing times, education sessions with qualified presenters, and facilitated small group discussions for children with diabetes and their siblings. Best of all, children with diabetes feel perfectly normal at Family Camp – because diabetes is a part of daily life for everyone at camp.
Family activities include horseback riding, riflery, archery, canoeing, rowing, sailing and hiking. The emphasis is on fun and connecting with other families. There is also a program of diabetes education for teens and parents. Healthcare professionals may attend as volunteer diabetes resources but parents are wholly responsible for the supervision, safety, and diabetes management of their children at camp.
Dates:
The Family Camp is on Mothers Day weekend and begins at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 7 th, and ends at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 9 th, 2010.
Location and Facilities:
Camp Homewood lies on the wooded shores of one of BC’s most sheltered and picturesque harbours – Gowlland Harbour on Quadra Island. Quadra Island is located off the eastern coast of Vancouver Island just across Discovery Passage from Campbell River.To arrive for the beginning of camp, leave Campbell River on the Quadra Island Ferry at 6:15 p.m. on Friday and return on Sunday afternoon on any ferry departure. (Confirm ferry times as these may change.)
Who can go?
Vancouver Island families of children (up to age 16) with diabetes may apply to attend this camp. Siblings are welcome but SPACE IS LIMITED so please register soon to ensure your spot.
How to Register
Space is limited to 26 families. Please complete the Application, Medical Form and the Subsidy Form (if needed) and return with payment, by April 17, to:
Canadian Diabetes Association
Vancouver Island Region
276 - 2950 Douglas Street,
Victoria, B.C. V8T 4N4
1-250 - 382-5454; Fax: 1-250-382-7728
Email:victoriareception@diabetes.ca
Space is limited, and registrations are given priority based on the date received. We recommend registering no later than April 15, although space may be available after that date.
Camp Fees
Fees are for the entire weekend and include all meals, activities, and accommodations.
Adults/teens: $110.00 + 5.55 GST=$115.50;
Children 5 to 12: $84.00 + 4.20 GST = $88.20
Children 4 and under = $ 0.00
Maximum per family $475.00 + 23.75 GST = $498.75
Please note there are limited rooms available with private bath for an extra $20.00 fee.
SOME SUBSIDIES ARE AVAILABLE FOR FAMILIES WHO REQUIRE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.
Please contact us for more information. Families able to pay the full fee are asked to do so.