Camp Hertko Hollow serves children in Iowa and surrounding states who have diabetes. Emphasis is on "HAVING FUN" while campers learn about managing diabetes. There is great camaraderie of being with other kids who also check blood sugars, take insulin shots, and count carbohydrates in foods consumed.
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 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 2 registered dietitians and 15 dietetic interns each week. 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, 2004 for 6th-12th grades July 4-10, 2004 for K-5th grades Mini-camp (1/2 week session) available for 6-8 year olds.
More About Camp
All youth with diabetes in Iowa are encouraged to 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 new 100 x 150 ft Equestrian Center, Pioneer Outdoor Education Center with large meeting rooms, Dining Hall, and remodeled Chase Lodge. Campers live in cabins with 7 built-in bunk beds with a Y-leader, diabetes counselor, and health professionals. Many of the staff members also have diabetes and serve great role models. Camp Hertko Hollow was founded in 1968 by Dr. Edward Hertko, who is now retired and spends full time on fund raising to provide camperships for children needing financial assistance. The director is Vivian Murray, who has had diabetes for 36 years and has been the Camp Director for 35 years.
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