Camp Too Sweet

Carilion Clinic Helps Kids Manage Diabetes at Virginia Camp

Carilion Clinic's Diabetes Management Program provides a summer camp for children and young adults (ages 8-17) who have Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes called Camp Too Sweet. The camp is designed to meet the social, recreational and educational needs of young people with diabetes.

Camp Too Sweet focuses on having fun and helping campers accept their diabetes as a part of their daily living. Through the residential camp, participants learn to interact with others, improve coping skills and challenge themselves.

This year's camp will be held June 18-22, 2012, at Camp Bethel. Camp Bethel is nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and adjoins the Jefferson National Forest.

Just 10 miles north of Roanoke, and easily accessible via Interstate-81 and U.S. Route 11, Camp Bethel provides a peaceful sanctuary with 470 acres of hiking trails, ponds, streams, open meadows, forests and rolling hills.

Staffing

The camp is staffed by licensed health professionals and graduates of outdoor recreation programs. The medical team monitors campers' diabetes care 24 hours per day.

Location

Camp Bethel is accredited by the American Camping Association, a nationally recognized organization focusing on the quality, health and safety of camp programs.

Activities

Camp Too Sweet offers a fun-filled residential experience from Monday, June 18, through Friday, June 22. Activities include:

• Group games
• Crafts
• Music and singing
• Campfires
• Swimming
• Adventure tubing on James River
• Low-ropes group challenges
• High-ropes course (campers junior high age and older)
• Creek exploration
• Hiking camp trails
• Polar bear swims
• Educational sessions on diabetes care

A parent education day is also offered on June 22.

Campers

Campers live in supervised cabins with other participants. Tuition includes all meals, snacks, lodging and activities for the week.

Registration

Tuition includes all meals, snacks, lodging and activites for the week.

All camper registration forms and fees must be completed and paid in full by May 11, 2012.

Space is limited. Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Parent packets are mailed upon receipt of registration and serve as confirmation for camp.

Financial Assistance

To request a scholarship, please check the appropriate space on the camp registration form. Scholarships are funded by the Lion’s Club District 24E and other donors. Funds are need-based and restriction may apply.

Contact Information

For more information about Camp Too Sweet, please call Carilion Clinic's Diabetes Management Program at 540-224-4360 or toll free, 866-767-4745.