Camp Kandu
Camp Kandu Fall 2011 was a blast! Take a look! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDwdagMDO08 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAOWXIME4ao&feature=related
Camp Kandu, a camp that is held twice a year at the Twin Lakes Conference Center in Florence, Mississippi, offers children with diabetes, as well as their parents, friends and siblings, the opportunity to have fun while learning to take charge of diabetes.The camp is free for children with diabetes. Through the generosity of others, the Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi is able to send children with diabetes to Camp Kandu as well as offer scholarships to others.
Camp participants - parents and children alike - learn about diabetes management, including the importance of healthy meal planning, exercising regularly and monitoring blood-glucose levels.
One of the signature services offered by the DFM, "Camp Kandu" gets its name from a "can-do" attitude, as that’s what gives people the ability to do anything, even those of us with diabetes. Camp Kandu seeks to inspire children to live their lives to the fullest, while remaining active and healthy. The camp's weekend activities are testament to the children's bustling, excited and vivacious personalities. Participants do everything from tie-dying T-shirts to taking karate lessons, from painting to hula-hooping and relay racing.
Children with diabetes are just like any other children, with the exception that they have to pay particular attention to their medication, eating habits and blood sugar, and Camp Kandu emphasizes their ability to live healthy lives while making friends with other children in their same situation. Camp Kandu works its magic as our kids make lasting friendships with others just like themselves.
The Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi (DFM) will be sponsoring its biannual Camp Kandu at the Twin Lakes Conference Center in Florence on Saturday, May 5, 2012.
Register today by calling 1-877-DFM-CURE.
Camp Hopewell Scholarships Available
Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi Sends Over 40 Children to a week-long Diabetes Camp! The DFM is the only nonprofit diabetes organization in Mississippi that provides camp scholarships to children with diabetes. The DFM awarded over 40 camp scholarships this year to families throughout the state.
June 24-30: Type 1 Diabetes (9-16yrs)
Children and youth with type 1 diabetes can enjoy all of the fun of summer camp while learning more about living with diabetes. One of the great things for the camper is that living with diabetes is the norm for the week! So everyone counts carbs, checks blood sugars, and tries to balance food, insulin, exercise and loads of fun! Campers are encouraged to develop age appropriate responsibilities for maintaining their diabetes. A resident physician, several nurses, a licensed dietitian and other support staff, with and without diabetes, will provide care during this rewarding camp session.
June 30 - July 3: At Risk for Type 2 Diabetes (10-14yrs)
Youth diagnosed with or at risk for type 2 diabets will now come to camp and enjoy all of the fun and benefits that Hopewell has to offer. During this short, but jam packed camp session, nutrition, exercise, and healthy living habits will be emphasized through exciting camp activities to help develop skills for a healthy lifestyle. Campers are encouraged to develop age appropriate responsibilities for taking part in their health management. A resident physician, nutritionists, and exercise physiologists will provide education, leadership, and care during this camp session.
July 1-3: Diabetes Wee Bit (6-8yrs)
Children with type 1 diabetes can enjoy all of the fun of camp during this shorter, "beginners" session for our younger campers. Campers will participate in activities such as swimming, arts and crafts, fun games, nature study, canoeing and more during this 2 night/3 day medically staffed session.
Come see the Camp Kandu pictures here!
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