DIABETES SOCIETY'S CALIFORNIA CAMPING PROGRAMS

Since 1974, the Diabetes Society of Santa Clara Valley has sponsored camping programs for families, children and teens with diabetes. These camps provide an opportunity for families all over California, their children and young adults with diabetes, to go to camp. While at camp, youth will meet others in their age group with the same condition and gain a better understanding of diabetes. The total camp experience can help campers develop more confidence in their ability to control their diabetes effectively while enjoying traditional camp experiences. Diabetes education for campers included in all of our camping programs.
Financial assistance is available for all camping programs.

Resident Summer Camps for Youth

Camp de los Niños - located on the San Lorenzo River near Boulder Creek, California. Activities include; climbing wall, swimming pool, archery, crafts, campfire, nature studies. Approximately 150 campers, ages 6-14, attend each year. Go canoeing on the San Lorenzo River, do the ancient sport of archery, rock climb up a wall, be creative with arts and crafts, have a positive experience learning how to manage your diabetes. Join us in the experience that will last a lifetime.

Camp Buck - located on the southern shores of Lake Tahoe, near the California, Nevada border. Activities include; beach volleyball, boating, swimming, arts and crafts. Approximately 80 campers, ages 8-13, attend each year.

RESIDENT SUMMER CAMPS FOR TEENS

Camp Sequoia Lake - located in the beautiful Sierra Nevada Mountains next to Sequoia Lake, near Fresno, CA. Activities include; lake activities, repelling, ropes course, overnight backpacking excursion, teen dance. Approximately 80 teen campers, ages 13-17, attend each year.

Camp Surf - located on the Silver Strand in San Diego between the Bay of San Diego and the Pacific Ocean. Approximately 50 teen campers, ages 13-17, attend each year. Activities include; surfing, sea kayaking, bay sailing.

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