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Read MoreCome out for the 1st Campfire of the Year! May 24 – 27, 2013
To Register for Work Weekend 2013 and for more Information please visit http://www.workweekend13.eventbrite.com Check out our Slide Show for Work Weekend 2012 To Register and for More Information please visit http://www.workweekend13.eventbrite.com Ages: ALL ages Date: May 24 – 27, 2013 Cost: FREE For more information: Please contact Jennifer Goerzen, Resident Camp...
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Read MoreTired of Filling Out All of Those Forms By Hand? HELP HAS ARRIVED!
DYF has moved to a completely secure online registration and form collection system. With the click of a button you will be able to register for programs, fill out forms, submit payments,and access helpful information. Your information will be saved year over year so that you’ll only need to update and confirm basic information each year! While we make this exciting transition we know that...
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Read MoreSee Recent Renovations at BMC!
The final phase of the renovation of Bearskin Meadow Camp continues with the Kitchen, Dining Hall, Cedar Cabin and housing for the cook. Take a look at what has been done so far since the end of camp in August. Check out our photos on DYF’s Flickr account or view the slideshow...
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Read MoreSnapshots of DYF’s Biggest Summer Yet!
Click on Photos Below to Access DYF’s Flickr Photo Gallery BMC Kids Camp, June 17-24, 2012 BMC Teen Camp, June 29 – July 8, 2012 BMC Family Camp 1, July 14-19, 2012 BMC Mt. Whitney, July 14-25, 2012 BMC Family Camp 2, July 21-26, 2012 BMC Family Camp 3, July 28 – August 3, 2012 Super Buddy Day Camp, Oakland, June...
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Read MoreWhy Pick an ACA Accredited Camp?
Bearskin Meadow Camp (BMC) is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and is a proof of our commitment to safety and accountability for our camp programs . The ACA has 50 years of experience in developing and administering a standards program developed specifically for camps. While our other programs are not currently accredited, DYF utilizes ACA standards and best practices and resources...
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Read MoreYear Round Activites with DYF
DYF operates diabetes activities and programs all year long – not just the summer! Please visit our year round programs section for more information.
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Read MoreWhy DYF Needs your Help
DYF programs change and improve the lives of children, teens and families affected by diabetes. More than 80% of all individuals who participate in DYF programs report more hopeful about living with type-1 diabetes. 84 Cents out of every dollar you give to the Diabetic Youth Foundation goes towards providing life changing diabetes education and recreation programs for children, teens and families affected...
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Read MoreDYF Helps the Family
DYF believes that type-1 diabetes is a condition that affects the entire family. Programs are offered that support not only the child and teen with type-1 diabetes, but also siblings, parents, school personnel and caregivers. For more information on all our DYF programs click here.
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Read MoreDYF Offers Critical Diabetes Education
DYF’s diabetes education and care is lead by the Diabetic Youth Foundation’s Medical Director, Dr. Mary Simon. A long-time person with diabetes, and certified diabetologist, Dr. Mary Simon attends and teaches at all of our overnight programs. She also supervises a team of top-notch health care professionals from health care organizations including: Kaiser Permanente, Children’s Oakland...
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Read MoreDYF Teaches Life Saving Diabetes Management Techniques
DYF Programs are based upon the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial which proved that intensive control of blood sugars was extremely significant in the delay or elimination of the onset of diabetes complications. As a result DYF programs implement and teach: Frequent blood sugar checks Ketone monitoring Carbohydrate counting Insulin adjustment to match activity levels How to effectively treat...
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Read MoreDYF Mentors Teens
DYF helps teens learn leadership and mentoring skills which are valuable their entire lives. For more information on programs for teens please click here for year round programs or our summer camp programs.
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Read MoreDYF Gives Invaluable Camp Experience
One of DYF’s camp programs, Bearskin Meadow Camp, is one of the oldest and largest resident camps for children, teens and families affected by type-1 diabetes. We’re located in the Sequoia National Forest, 65 miles east of Fresno, CA at an elevation of 5,800 feet. Over the course of each summer we welcome approximately 800 participants. Celebrating our 74th season of camp, Bearskin Meadow was...
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Since our founding in 1938, DYF has provided life-changing services to the diabetes community. DYF has never charged the actual cost for each participant to attend. Initially, the families were asked to pay...
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Registration is Open for all 2013 DYF Programs
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DYF 2013 Program Brochure Now Available
DYF’s brand new 2013 Educational Program and Retreat Brochure is...
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DYF is Now Accepting Summer Paid Staff and Volunteer Online Applications
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The DYF: Celebrating 75 Years of Inspiring Children with Type-1 Diabetes
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DYF Campers, Stay In Touch with Gluco-Share & Win an iPod Touch!
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