Welcome to Camp Kudzu

Camp  Kudzu serves Georgia's children, teens and families with Type 1 diabetes.  Camp brings to mind fresh air…laughter heard across a lake…starry skies…children running, climbing, swimming and looking up to caring adults.  Camp provides a sense of community.  The children, teens and  families who take part in Camp  Kudzu's programs learn that they are not alone in their struggle with diabetes.

Camp  Kudzu   offers summer camp, family weekends, and teen retreats.  The focus is on fun, but the lessons learned regarding diabetes self-management skills are critical to long-term health.  Children who have access to quality diabetes management education at a young age can reduce their risk of diabetes-related complications. Camp provides vital education in a setting that gives each child the best chance of practicing lessons learned.

We all await a cure for.  Until that day comes, Camp  Kudzuhelps our young people live life to the fullest.

What's Going On?

Camp Kudzu is participating with the Songs for Kids Foundation in:

500 Songs For Kids
May 1-10, 2008
SMITH'S OLDE BAR

CAMP KUDZU's night is THURSDAY, MAY 1.

500 DIFFERENT ARTISTS PERFORMING A COUNTDOWN OF THE TOP 500 SING-A-LONG SONGS OF ALL TIME!

Ages: 21 and up.

MONDAY - SATURDAY: DOORS AT 6:30PM, MUSIC STARTS AT 6:45PM SHARP.
SUNDAY, MAY 4: DOORS AT 5:30PM, MUSIC STARTS AT 5:45PM SHARP.

This event is a fundraiser benefitting many special needs camps including Camp Kudzu, as well as being an excellent opportunity to hang out with the Camp Kudzu Family. We'll see you there!

Spring Family Camp - April 11-13!  Wow... IT WAS GREAT!
We encountered every weather system known to spring in these parts.   Spirits were bright, bicycling and fishing were big faves, everyone learned a lot from Dr. Hansen, Dr. Muir and our own Jill Sax, and Magic Mark brought his mystifying tricks all the way from Savannah.  Can't wait 'til Fall Family Camp!

A big round of applause to our FAMILY of volunteers:  Kate Craft, Tammy Craft, Marcus Crowe, Mollie Crowe, Savannah Day, David Drake, Lori Drake, Kaitlyn Dukes, Laura Esposito, Collin Hughes, Ashley McLeroy,  Anne Peterka, Chelsea Philbrick, Gail Philbrick, Rhonda Swaerkosz, Dale Swaerkosz and Mark Vieira.

Spring Family Camp Photos are online HERE.

Golf Tournament - What a success!
Thank you!
Kudzu Cup Fore Kids was March 31, 2008, at the Capital City Crabapple course.  Stellar day on the links!  Check the What's Happening link of this web site for tournament results and a who's who of great folks who enjoyed a day in a fantastic setting.

Year Round
Camp Kudzu plans and plots and procures to make sure that the summer sessions and the weekend programs are great. If you are interested in volunteering at the office for special mailings or other projects, let us know. If you dream of hosting your own fund-raiser for Camp Kudzu, we'd love to help you. Just give us a call. Know anyone in the logistics or trucking/transport industry? We need friends to move us to and from camp this summer!  Are you good with web sites?  Can you procure prizes and favors for volunteer staff training and special events?  We could use your help...

Kudzu Venture
The dates are set for our weekend for Teen Boys. Mark September 19-21 on your calendar. The application will be available as we get closer to the summer.

Spring Wish List

*Juicy Juice, 4.23 ounce size, with 2009 or later expiration dates
Friends who like to help us move!!!  June 7, 18, August 2, 9

We are trying to find a buyer or a home for:
    10+ light-weight lime green office chairs
    4 green, leafy print, office chairs

Thank you!