A camp for children, teens and families affected by diabetes. Located in the breathtaking Sequoia National Forest, we offer traditional camp activities coupled with formal and informal diabetes education. Staffed with over 60 counseling, program and health care professionals, we offer the experience of a lifetime!
Program Emphasis
Gender
Type Of Stay
Location
Diabetes
Coed
Resident Camp Travel/Excursion Camp
Kings Canyon National Park, CA
Average Cost
Financial Assistance
Age Range
Capacity
Less Than $700 (week)
Yes
1 - 17
200
About Financial Assistance
Camperships available. No child or family shall be refused due to financial circumstances.
Session Lengths
Food/Nutritional Notes:
Less Than 1 Week
1 Week Session
2 Week Session
The camp menu is one that emphasizes kid-friendly food and well balanced nutrition. Snacks are served three times daily and include yummy and healthy treats such as frozen bananas and peanut butter, frozen grapes, yogurt tubes, nuts, cheese, good ol' rainsins and peanuts and popsicles. Meals are also served three times daily. Special emphasis is placed on high fiber foods, including fruits and vegetables at every meal, as well as little to no partially hydrogenated vegetable oils. Campers are encouraged to make healthy choices and are welcome to take seconds from our carbohydrate- free zone which includes cottage cheese, salads, peanut butter, vegetables, and sunflower seeds. Special treats of the week include rice crispie squares and home made cookies from scratch, and sugar free snow cones. A dietitian is on site for the entire summer to ensure that the nutritional needs of each of our campers are being met, and to offer formal diabetes education in carbohydrate counting and meal planning.
Session Information
Located in the breathtaking Sequoia National Forrest of the Sierra Nevada Range, Bearskin Meadow Camp of the Diabetic Youth Foundation offers a number of different sessions for children, teens and families affected by diabetes. From swimming, backpacking, fishing, and sports to day trekking, arts and crafts, music, and drama, there is something suited for all interests, ages and skill levels. Diabetes education is incorporated into everything we do, including meal times, activity times, in formal education sessions, and during informal times. With over 65 qualified counselors, health care professionals, program staff, and camp administration, Bearskin Meadow Camp offers a top-notch program in traditional camp activities coupled with the most advanced diabetes education. Year round programs including weekend camps and education retreats are also offered in the Greater East Bay Area. Please check www.dyf.org for additional information.
More About Camp
Bearskin Meadow Camp of the Diabetic Youth Foundation is located in the breathtaking Sequoia National Forest and provides an exceptional environment for learning and growth. Bearskin was established in 1939 for children with diabetes and continues to offer the utmost in diabetes education and camp programming. With over 60 caring and professional, counseling, program and health care staff, Bearskin strives to offer each of its participants the camping experience of a lifetime. In a supportive atmosphere, children, teens and families, are encouraged to share experiences, stories and tricks of the trade in living with diabetes. Offering both formal and informal diabetes education, participants go home with new knowledge and renewed sense of determination to live their best lives. No participants shall be turned away due to financial circumstances. For more information including registration, accommodations, location, pictures and to learn about our year round programs, please check out www.dyf.org.
Activities & Features
Outdoor Activities
Backpacking Hiking
Performing Arts
Dance Drama Music
Land Sports
Basketball Soccer Softball
Water Sports
Swimming Fishing
Arts and Crafts
Ceramics Jewelry Design
Other Activities
Diabetes education and games fine arts campfire camp wide games & challenges overnights special deck activities
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