Diabetes Camp for Ages 8 to 13 (Session 2)

Located in the San Bernardino National Forest near Big Bear Lake, Camp Conrad-Chinnock offers recreational, social, and educational opportunities for youth with diabetes and their families. At Camp Conrad-Chinnock, having diabetes is the norm.

Campers, medical, and program staff share friendship and support. Campers are taught diabetes self-management skills in a fun and interactive environment. Our program includes water activities in a heated pool, arts and crafts, nature activities, archery, a 35-foot activity adventure tower with high ropes, rappelling, rock climbing, and vertical “playpen”, hiking, theme days, lake canoeing, volleyball, basketball, and mountain biking along with medical education and encouragement toward self-awareness.

All sessions are led by a pediatric endocrinologist, and a team of physicians and nurses. Under the watchful eyes of the medical staff, campers are encouraged to be involved with their own diabetes care. Each year at camp, many children learn to give themselves insulin injections, learn how to count carbohydrates, or be exposed to the insulin pump. Meals and snacks are planned based on a carbohydrate counting system.

Camp Conrad-Chinnock offers sessions for youth, each packed with a variety of adventurous age-appropriate activities including mountain biking, dances, and hiking expeditions. These sessions create a special place where youth and teens explore emerging concerns and social issues while developing relationships that last a lifetime. The medical program is designed to impart self-management skills, which can lead to a longer and healthier life. All cabins are fully enclosed to accommodate nine to 11 youths and a trained counselor. Attendance at these sessions is restricted to campers with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (Type 1 diabetes).

The cost for the session is $410. Discounts are available for siblings and multi-session attendance. Regardless of financial ability, EVERYONE comes to camp!

For more information and to register online, visit Camp Conrad-Chinnock or call Rosie DuBois at 310-604-2473.

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