The Canadian Diabetes Association has been operating camps for children living with type 1 diabetes since it first opened its doors in 1953. Today, we offer programs for kids across nine provinces.
Today, our Overnight Camps, Leadership Programs and Family Camps continue to provide a true camping experience for kids across Canada living with type 1 diabetes.
- At D-Camps, children are empowered to self-manage diabetes in a supportive, nurturing environment.
- At D-Camps, children make connections with other kids who “get” diabetes. They often maintain these connections year-round.
- At D-Camps, children develop a sense of independence through active outdoor activities such as swimming, hiking, campfires and canoeing.
Programs in Ontario
Camp Banting |
 | - Overnight Camp (ages 7-15)
- Leadership Development Program 1 (formerly LITs) (14-15 years old as of June 30, 2015): covers CPR, canoeing, Bronze Medallion and First Aid etc; July 26-August 7, 2015
- Challenger Leadership Development Program 2 (15+ year old as of June 30, 2015): takes part in all Camp Banting activities and learn how to teach these activities to campers; July 26-August 7, 2015
- Family Camp: for children living with type 1 diabetes, along with their parents, siblings and caregivers. Family Camp provides families with opportunities to learn more about type 1 diabetes, offering a positive and supportive environment in which they can share knowledge and experiences as well as network and build relationships with other families dealing with similar challenges. Family Camp brings people together in a way that just doesn’t happen in any other setting; May 8-10, 2015
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Camp Huronda |
 | - Overnight Camp (ages 7-15): multiple 1-week & 2-week sessions
- Leadership Development Program: for 16 yr. old campers who want to develop their leadership skills, learn how a camping program operates, gain experience working with children in a camp environment; Two month long sessions, July and August
- Family Camp: for children living with type 1 diabetes, along with their parents, siblings and caregivers. Family Camp provides families with opportunities to learn more about type 1 diabetes, offering a positive and supportive environment in which they can share knowledge and experiences as well as network and build relationships with other families dealing with similar challenges. Family Camp brings people together in a way that just doesn’t happen in any other setting; March 6 – 8, 2015
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Camp Discovery |
 | - Overnight Camp (ages 7-15)
- Leadership Development Program 1 (15 years old as of June 30, 2015): develop their leadership skills, learn how a camping program operates, gain experience working with children in a in a camp environment; August 23-28, 2015
- Leadership Development Program 2 (16-17 years old as of June 30, 2015): expand on the skills learned in LDP1 and participants will continue to develop their skills through cabin placements and by taking on more leadership opportunities throughout camp; August 23-28, 2015
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*Please contact the camp office or visit its website for further details (sessions / schedules, fees, registration, etc) or the latest updates.
