Camp Hertko Hollow serves children with diabetes in Iowa. Goals are education and regulation of diabetes plus recreation and FUN!
Program Emphasis
Gender
Type Of Stay
Location
Diabetes
Coed
Resident Camp
Boone, IA
Average Cost
Financial Assistance
Age Range
Capacity
Less Than $500 (week)
Yes
6 - 18
200
About Financial Assistance
Parents can pay only the $50 deposit and complete a Financial Aid Request form. No child is denied due to lack of finances.
Session Lengths
Food/Nutritional Notes:
1 Week Session
Extensive diabetes education program with registered dietitians. Games are incorporated in teaching sessions to make the learning fun. Meals are served family style by cabin group. Salad bar available lunch and dinner. Snacks provided between meals and bedtime.
Session Information
Camp is for youth with diabetes.
June 27-July 3,2010 for Ages 6-12, July 4-10, 2010 for Ages 13-18
Mini-camp (1/2 week session) available for 6-8 year olds.
More About Camp
All youth with diabetes attend Camp Hertko Hollow, which is held at the Des Moines YMCA Camp, north of Boone, Iowa. Dedicated physicians, nurses, dietitians, pharmacists, health professional students, and counselors with diabetes volunteer as staff members. The Y-Camp staff provides excellent activities and programs. Facilities include a 100 x 150 ft Equestrian Center, Pioneer Outdoor Education Center with large meeting rooms, Dining Hall, pool with 2 story slide. Campers live in cabins with built-in bunk beds with a Y-leader, diabetes counselor, and health professionals. Many of the staff members also have diabetes and serve as great role models. Camp Hertko Hollow was founded in 1968 by Dr. Edward Hertko. Camp Director Vivian Murray has a dedicated and experienced staff.
