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Family Camp (Saskatchewan)
Registration for the 2010 Saskatchewan Family Camp is now open! Please download the registration form here. If you have any questions, please contact Colleen Walsh at (306) 584-8445 ext. 222 or by emailing .
July 30-August 2, 2010
When a child is diagnosed with diabetes, the entire family is affected. Family Camp is a one-of-a kind program in Saskatchewan. Funded through individual, community and corporate sponsorship, this annual event was developed in response to the need for newly diagnosed families to be able to get to know others in similar circumstances, share practical information and provide support to each other.
In addition to realizing that they’re not alone in their battle with diabetes, parents learned practical insights and strategies on how to best motivate their children to manage the daily grind of living well with diabetes.
What do families like most about Family Camp? One parent’s statement sums it up perfectly: “Hearing that we are not alone.”
This unique camp gives Saskatchewan families of children with diabetes the opportunity to come together for three days to provide support to each other on family coping strategies for living well with diabetes as well as to share, learn and have fun.
Family Camp takes place each summer at Saskatchewan Abilities Council’s Camp Easter Seal at Manitou Beach, Saskatchewan.
Who is eligible?
Any family that includes a child under the age of 16 years who has diabetes is eligible to attend this camp for the whole family including: parents, siblings and the child with diabetes.
Accommodations
Clean and comfortable cabins are equipped with heat and electricity. Showers and toilet facilities are located close by. To accommodate growing attendance at the camp, each cabin will be shared by two families.
Supervision
Families are responsible for the care and supervision of their children except during structured, supervised activities. During these times, parents have the opportunity to meet to meet with each other to share experiences and strategies.
Diabetes Management at Camp
Parents are responsible for providing dietary and medical supervision of their children while at camp. Medical staff will not be on site. Watrous Union Hospital staff will be available to treat emergencies, and is located near the site. Meal choices provided will reflect healthy eating. There will not be a dietitian at camp. Families are responsible for bringing their own diabetes medications and monitoring supplies to camp.
Activities
Family camp provides a wide variety of activities including: swimming, canoeing, hiking, crafts, and family bonfires. Time is also set aside for family sharing and support.
Cost
Camp costs vary according to the number of family members attending. For more information about costs, please contact Colleen Walsh at (306) 584-8445 ext. 222 or email .
Sponsorship
Family camp is funded by the Canadian Diabetes Association through donations from corporations, employee groups, service clubs and the general public.
For information about Family Camp sponsorship opportunities, please contact Colleen Walsh at (306) 584-8445 ext. 222 or email .
Download the Family Camp brochure here.