"It was so nice to be with other parents and kids that are going through the same things as us and to see that we are not alone."
-- parent of a newly diagnosed 9 year-old

Our Upcoming Spring Family Camp Weekend
                         March 19-21, 2010                       

Application available now

We would love to see you there...Typically, every year, this program fills very quickly. 

Application 

Scholarship form, if needed 

Our Family Camp Program:

Because diabetes impacts the entire family, Camp Kudzu offers our Family Camp programs. The programs are offered in the Spring and in the Fall and allow families to come together to learn about diabetes and share common experiences with other families in a relaxed and supportive environment. Our programs include workshops on diabetes, parent education on the latest diabetes technology and other hot topics, and activities for the whole family.

At Family Camp, children with diabetes see that they are not alone. Siblings feel included and parents have an opportunity to learn more about the disease that affects their child - and most important, everyone has a good time!

This is a wonderful program for families with children too young to attend our summer camp, for those who are recently diagnosed, for those who need a break from coping alone with diabetes and for families who want to learn more about living life to the fullest while caring for diabetes.  Family Camp is a time to interact with experts about diabetes, have fun and make friends with families who are experiencing the same challenges of living with diabetes.

Spring Family Camp is a time for families to play together in a fun and supportive outdoor environment and make new connections with other families.  During the weekend camp staff will provide activities for the whole family such as archery, arts and crafts, group games, fishing, sports and games, canoeing, and more.  Families can participate in some or all of the scheduled events, or just hang out on their own.

Families are placed one per in a cabin- unless families request on the application a willingness to share with friends.  Cabins have electricity, heating, air conditioning, and have a private bathroom.  Cabins have 8-10 single beds per cabin.  Meals are served family style in the camp dining hall and snacks are available during the event as well.  For more information on the host facility www.camptwinlakes.org

Throughout the weekend, opportunities for family members to engage in formal and casual discussions about how diabetes impacts the lives of youth and the lives of families abound.  Veteran Camp Kudzu team members, medical staff, and volunteers will be present as a part of the support network during the weekend. 

Fees for the weekend:

$50 non refundable deposit fee (from all families)

$350 program fee for the entire family (regardless of family size)

Donations will be cheerfully accepted to help other families attend the weekend and scholarships happily granted based on financial need. 

There is limited space available. Event typically fills quickly. Confirmation packets will be mailed upon receipt of your registration. 

Watching other campers check their blood sugars, take their insulin, deal with high and low blood sugars and talking with them about how they handle their diabetes in terms of school, athletics, peers and families are some of the most powerful learning opportunities which occur during camp.  See you at camp.

For additional information, please call 404-250-1811

What do families say about Family Camp?
Below are comments from previous Family Camp participants:

• My 8 year old was too nervous to attend summer camp and this opportunity to attend “camp” with him has really boosted his confidence.
• It was nice being around other families dealing with the same issues.
• Eric is still on shots and after being around all the kids with a pump, he decided that he wanted to go that route. We had tried to go on the pump before, but he backed out of it. We are now in the process of going forward again...
• I wanted my son to have the opportunity to see what it would be like at camp this year since has never been away from home. It also gave us all the opportunity to be around other people dealing with the same things we do from day to day.
• This place is unique and beautiful. It was rugged which was a nice change. It was almost like sleeping outside, which my children have never done.
• We have only had the pump for a month when we went to camp. It was nice to see her siblings care that she got to swim and make sure she counted her carbs. I think they all understand better and are more compassionate since camp.
• We thoroughly enjoyed our time at camp! It was great!
• It always makes my daughter feel more secure to know there are other children that share diabetes. She began wearing her pump pouch to school right after camp because she saw a lot of other kids wearing one. She didn’t wear it before because she thought it brought too much attention to her pump. She also began using new sites for her pump; she was very reluctant to do this before camp, which was causing some problems with insulin delivery.