Year-Round Programs
The Diabetic Youth Foundation offers more than just summer camp programs! We keep the Bearskin Magic going all year long by providing many year-round programs for children, teens and families affected by diabetes.
Our programs fall into four categories: Kids Club for children only (no parents allowed!); Teen Series for teens only (no parents allowed!); Family Programs & Education Seminars, for families of all ages; and Community Programs for members of the community, including health care professionals, school personnel and more. Whichever program fits your needs, we welcome you into the DYF family!
TO REGISTER: Click here for Registration Form for any of the below programs (except for Building Diabetes Teams at School. See information below). For more information, please contact the Diabetic Youth Foundation at 925.680.4994 or by email at info@dyf.org.
Click on the following links for brief descriptions of DYF's 2008 programs.
2008 Kids Club Programs
| Surf Day in Pacifica, ages 7-13 | TBD (Fall 2008) |
| Super Buddy Weekend at Camp Arroyo, ages 7-13 | Sept. 25-28, 2008 |
| Fresno Ice Skating Party, ages 7-13 | TBD 2008 |
| Bay Area Ice Skating Party, ages 7-13 | TBD 2008 |
| DYF Tweens Take Tahoe, ages 11-13 | Feb. 1-3, 2008 |
| Fresno Sleepover with Dr. Mary, ages 7-13 | Mar. 29-30, 2008 |
2008 Teen Series
| Surf Day in Pacifica, ages 14-17 | TBD (Fall 2008) |
| DYF Teens Take Tahoe, ages 14-17 | Jan. 11-13, 2008 |
2008 Family Programs & Education Seminars
| Family Education Retreat at Camp Arroyo | Oct. 24-26, 2008 |
| Kids Camp in Partnership with University of CA, SF | Mar. 1, 2008 |
| Back to Basic Weekend Retreat at Camp Arroyo | Mar. 7-9, 2008 |
| Family Bowling NIght in Dublin | Mar. 29, 2008 |
| Mi Familia ya la Diabetes Weekend at Camp Arroyo | Apr. 25-27, 2008 |
2008 Community Programs
| Building Diabetes Teams at School (Modesto, CA) | Feb. 23, 2008 |
| Building Diabetes Teams at School (Walnut Creek, CA) | Fall, 2008 (Check back soon!) |
2008 Adult Programs
| DYF Spring Get-Together for Adults | TBD 2008 |
KIDS CLUB PROGRAMS
Surf Day in Pacifica (Back to the Top)
Come on out for a day of frolicking in the ocean, playing in the surf, and receiving one-on-one surf instruction with other kids with diabetes. Parents stay on the beach and chat with other parents, while kids hit the waves in wet suites with surf instructors and counselors. Equipment and instructors provided. Snacks provided.
| WHO: | Children ages 7 to 13 with diabetes and siblings | |
| WHEN: | TBD - Fall 2008 | |
| WHERE: | Pacifica, CA | |
| COST: | TBD |
Super Buddy Weekend at Camp Arroyo (Back to the Top)
This is an opportunity of a lifetime to bring a friend without diabetes to camp! No parents allowed! This weekend is all about campers with diabetes, sharing their experiences about diabetes with their friends and having loads of fun at camp. Activities include swimming, nature, arts & crafts, sports & games, campfire (with S’mores, of course!), and our traditional Camp Party & Dance! Don't forget your Super Hero Costume! Cost $ 225.00 per pair.
| WHO: | Children ages 7 to13 with a friend or sibling, ages 7 to 13 | |
| WHEN: | Friday, September 25 - Sunday, Sept 28, 2008 | |
WHERE: |
Camp Arroyo in Livermore, CA | |
| COST: | $225 per buddy pair |
Fresno Ice Skating Party (Back to the Top)
NEW! We welcome children with and without diabetes to our first Fresno Ice Skating Party! This is a great night for parents to do some holiday shopping or to spend some time enjoying a quiet evening while their children are treated to a night of skating and fun together. Kids skate and dine the evening away with Bearskin Meadow Camp counselors and DYF's Year Round Volunteers. Dinner provided. Cost TBD per child.
| WHO: | Children ages 7 to 13 with diabetes and siblings | |
| WHEN: | TBD | |
| WHERE: | Fresno | |
| COST: |
Bay Area Ice Skating Party (Back to the Top)
We welcome children with and without diabetes to our annual Bay Area Ice Skating Party! This is a great night for parents to do some holiday shopping or to spend some time enjoying a quiet evening while their children are treated to a night of skating and fun together. Kids skate and dine the evening away with Bearskin Meadow Camp counselors and DYF's Year Round Volunteers. Dinner provided. Cost $15.00 per child.
| WHO: | Children, ages 7 to 13 with diabetes and siblings | |
| WHEN: | TDB | |
| WHERE: | Bay Area | |
| COST: | TBD |
DYF Tweens Take Tahoe (Back to the Top)
Come one, come all to the mountains in Tahoe. Every year we take a group of Tweens to Tahoe Donner Ski Hill for two days of skiing, snowboarding, bonding, fun and adventures, under the close guidance and supervision of Bearskin Meadow Camp staff. We leave Friday at 2:00 PM from Concord, CA and return Sunday evening at 6:00 PM. Beginners to advanced welcome. Transportation is provided. A popular program, this weekend fills fast! Cost $185.00. Cost includes everything but rentals. Rentals must be obtained prior to departing for the trip.
| WHO: | Tweens with diabetes ages 11 to 13 | |
| WHEN: | Friday, February 1 - Sunday, February 3, 2008 | |
| WHERE: | Truckee (Transportation to/from Concord and Sacramento) | |
| COST: | $185 per person excluding rentals (must be obtained prior to trip) |
Fresno Sleepover (Back to the Top)
DYF's Fresno Sleepover is all about having fun together at the discovery center! Children with diabetes and their siblings are invited to DYF's popular slumber party with Dr. Mary Simon, DYF’s Medical Director, at the Discovery Center in Fresno. Designed to give parents a respite from a night of diabetes, this program brings together kids in a dynamic atmosphere of learning, laughter and support. Includes a Saturday night pizza party, movie, tour of the Discovery center, and the opportunity to bond with Bearskin Meadow Camp counselors and Dr. Mary!
| WHO: | Children ages 7 to 13 year old with diabetes and siblings | |
| WHEN: | Saturday, March 29- Sunday, March 30, 2008 | |
| WHERE: | Fresno, CA | |
| COST: | $25 per child |
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Come on out for a day of experiencing the ocean, and receiving one on one surf instruction with other teens with diabetes. Parents stay on the beach and chat with other parents, while teens hit the waves in wet suites with experienced surf camp Pacifica instructors and Bearskin Meadow Camp counselors. Equipment and instructors provided. Snacks also provided. Cost $20.00 per surfer.
| WHO: | Teens ages 14 to 17 with diabetes and siblings | |
| WHEN: | TBD - Fall 2008 | |
| WHERE: | Pacifica, CA | |
| COST: | TBD |
DYF Teens Take Tahoe (Back to the Top)
Come one, come all to the mountains in Tahoe. Every year we take a group of Teens to Tahoe Donner Ski Hill for two days of skiing, snowboarding, bonding, fun and adventures, under the close guidance and supervision of Bearskin Meadow Camp staff. We leave Friday at 2:00 PM from Concord, CA and return Sunday evening at 6:00 PM. Beginners to advanced welcome. Transportation is provided. A popular program, this weekend fills fast! Cost $185.00. Cost includes everything but rentals. Rentals must be obtained prior to departing for the trip.
| WHO: | Teens ages 14 to 17 with diabetes | |
| WHEN: | Friday, January 11 - Sunday, January 13, 2008 | |
| WHERE: | Truckee (Transportation to/from Concord and Sacramento) | |
| COST: | $185 per person, excluding rentals |
DYF Spring Get-Together for Adults (Back to the Top)
Join us for a social gathering of friends affected by diabetes! The Diabetic Youth Foundation is hosting an evening of socializing and networking for adults with diabetes and their firends, family, significant others or anyone else who is interesting in coming. You do NOT have to have diabetes to attend... you just have to be 18 years of age or older!
Admission is free, but you are responsible for purchasing any food/drinks. We will have a few prizes up for raffle as well... make sure to sign up when you arrive to receive a raffle ticket! Come by anytime between 7-10pm to share some time and laughs together with friends new and old.
For more information and to receive an e-invitation to the event, please email Rebecca Smith, DYF Program Manager, at smith@dyf.org
| WHO: | Adults affected by diabetes, ages 18 and older | |
| WHEN: | TBD | |
| WHERE: | Pyramid Brewery, 901 Gliman St., Berkeley, CA | |
| COST: | No cost to attend.... just to buy your own food! |
FAMILY PROGRAMS & EDUCATION SEMINARS
Family Education Retreat at Camp Arroyo (Back to the Top)
Families with kids of all ages with diabetes, and siblings, are welcome to our annual Family Education Weekend Retreat at Camp Arroyo in Livermore, CA. In the mornings, parents spend time in diabetes education while campers rotate through a number of organized activities including nature, sports & games, diabetes education, arts & crafts and much more! In the afternoon families can participate in a number of different activities including the popular ropes course, arts and crafts, basketball and of course our annual game of Parents & Campers vs. Staff kickball game. We can’t forget about our great campfire with S’Mores and our annual Family Camp Party & Dance!
Diabetes education includes topics such as: hypoglycemia, insulin injections, beginning pumping, pumping for advanced pumpers, dealing with sick days, school issues, diabetes and the family, ages and stages of diabetes development and much more. Families should arrive at 4:00 PM on Friday and depart after lunch on Sunday. Cost $175.00 per parent and child ($50.00 per each additional person over three years of age), covers all weekend expenses. Scholarships available!
| WHO: | Whole families affected by diabetes | |
| WHEN: | Friday, October 24 - Sunday, October 26, 2007 | |
| WHERE: | Camp Arroyo in Livermore, CA | |
| COST: | $175 for parent and child ($50 additional per person over 3 years of age) *Scholarships Available |
Kids Kamp in Partnership with University California SF
Please check back here at a later date. Information to follow. Thank you!
Family Bowling Night (Back to the Top)
Come on out for an evening of bowling fun with the DYF! Families will be treated to a pizza party and will spend some time bowling together. BMC Counselors will take care of the kids while parents attend an infomative education session. Fee includes bowling, shoes, education and food.
| WHO: | Families of children and teens with diabetes | |
| WHEN: | Saturday, March 29, 2008, 5-8pm | |
| WHERE: | Earl Anthony's Dublin Bowl, CA | |
| COST: | $10 per person |
Back to Basics Weekend Retreat at Camp Arroyo (Back to the Top)
Families with kids of all ages with diabetes, and siblings, are welcome to our annual Back to Basics Weekend Retreat at Camp Arroyo in Livermore, CA. In the mornings, parents spend time in diabetes education while campers rotate through a number of organized activities including nature, sports & games, diabetes education, arts & crafts and much more! In the afternoon families can participate in a number of different activities including the popular ropes course, arts and crafts, basketball and of course our annual game of Parents & Campers vs. Staff kickball game. We can’t forget about our great campfire with S’Mores and our annual Family Camp Party & Dance!
Diabetes education includes topics such as: hypoglycemia, insulin injections, beginning pumping, pumping for advanced pumpers, dealing with sick days, school issues, diabetes and the family, ages and stages of diabetes development and much more. Families should arrive at 4:00 PM on Friday and depart after lunch on Sunday. Cost $175.00 per parent and child ($50.00 per each additional person), covers all weekend expenses. Scholarships available
| WHO: | Whole families affected diabetes | |
| WHEN: | Friday, March 7 - Sunday, March 9, 2008 | |
| WHERE: | Camp Arroyo in Livermore, CA | |
| COST: | $175 for parent and child ($50 additional per person over 3 years of age) * Scholarships available. |
Mi Familia y la Diabetes Weekend at Camp Arroyo (Back to the Top)
Este programa esta diseñado para las familias que hablan Español. Padres y niños vendrán a Camp Arroyo para el fin de semana lleno de diversión, educación, y sorpresas. Padres atenderán clases de diabetes con doctores, enfermeras y educadores de diabetes mientras los niños participan en programas. Medico y Personal: El programa sera conducido por la directora medico, Dra. Mary Simon, Dra. Marlene Rodriguez, y el equipo medico de Bearskin Meadow Camp. Cost: $25 para la familia de cinco.
| WHO: | Familias afectadas por la diabetes | |
| WHEN: | 25 - 27 Abril, 2008 (Viernes 4pm -Domingo 1pm) | |
| WHERE: | Camp Arroyo en Livermore, CA | |
| COST: | $25 para la familia de cinco |
Haga clic aquí para la registracion de Mi Familia y La Diabetes
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
Building Diabetes Teams at School Conferences (Back to the Top)
DYF's Building Diabetes Teams in Schools Conferences are day-long programs for school personnel. DYF brings together school nurses, administrators, teachers and guidance counselors in a series of supportive, structured seminars addressing the complexities and specific needs of caring for students of all ages with diabetes. Conference participants learn how to create a positive team-based environment in schools to support children and teens affected by the condition.
The day features a comprehensive approach to learning basic diabetes education, including information on key topics: pumping, injecting, blood glucose monitoring, communication with parents, psychosocial aspects of diabetes, diabetes plan development and classroom management guides. Encourage your school nurse and staff to attend so they won’t miss this informative conference, featuring a young adult panel who will share their experiences of what it is like to live with diabetes day-to-day. 6 CEUs are offered for this program. Cost: free to school personnel!
NEW! DYF is pleased to announce that we are now able to offer this conference in California twice a year. Bay Area seminars are held in the fall in Walnut Creek and Central Valley conferences are held in Modesto in the winter. Our Modesto conference is now open for registration.
| WHO: | School personnel: nurses, teachers, guidance counselors & administrators | |
| WHEN: | Saturday, February 23, 2008 | |
| WHERE: | Sutter Gould, Modesto, CA | |
| COST: | Free for all participants. 6 CEUs are offered for attending full-day conference. |
TO REGISTER...
Please click here to get your Registration Form for the Building Diabetes Teams at School Conference. Please contact the Diabetic Youth Foundation at 925.680.4994 or by email at info@dyf.org for more information.
A BIG ROUND OF BEARSKIN APPLAUSE FOR OUR
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAM SPONSORS!
We are very grateful to The Taylor Family Foundation, Abbott Diabetes Care and The Abbott Fund, for underwriting a major portion of programs at Camp Arroyo. Their support is the main reason we are able to offer weekend programs at such a discounted rate.
The Taylor Family Foundation provides and funds special needs groups with a once-in-a-lifetime camping experience at Camp Arroyo, at no charge to the group. Camp Arroyo was built by The Taylor Family Foundation in partnership with the East Bay Regional Park District. The camp’s operator is the YMCA of the East Bay, which also runs its outdoor environmental education program during the school months. Camp Arroyo is a state-of-the-art camp facility in Livermore, built with kids in mind. The camp’s design takes into consideration the children’s physical and emotional needs and offers a lot of fun in a safe and loving environment. For more information, visit www.ttff.org
Diabetic
Youth Foundation 5167 Clayton Road, Suite F Concord, CA 94521 Phone (925) 680-4994 Fax (925) 680-4863 Email: info@dyf.org |