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 over 800 children, teens and families affected by diabetes each year.
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 to register for any of the below programs. For more information, please contact the Diabetic Youth Foundation at 925.680.4994 or by email at info@dyf.org. Or take a look at our:
Click on the following links for brief descriptions of DYF's 2010 programs.
2010 Kids Club Programs
| Surf Day in Pacifica, ages 7-13 | Sept. 19, 2010 |
| Bay Area Ice Skating Party, ages 7-13 | Dec. 4, 2010 |
| Sacramento Ice Skating Party, ages 7-13 | Dec. 11, 2010 |
| Fresno Sleepover with Dr. Mary, ages 7-13 | May 15-16, 2010 |
2010 Teen Series
| Surf Day in Pacifica, ages 14-17 | Sept. 19, 2010 |
| Teens Only Retreat, ages 14-17 | Oct. 8-10, 2010 |
| DYF Teens Take Tahoe, ages 14-17 | Jan. 22-24, 2010 |
2010 Family Programs & Education Seminars
| Family Bowling Night - Bay Area and Sacramento | Feb. 6 & Feb. 20, 2010 |
| Spring Educational Retreat at Camp Arroyo | March 5-7, 2010 |
| Kids Kamp in Partnership with University of CA, SF | March 20, 2010 |
| Borges Family Education and BBQ | Nov. 7, 2010 |
| Fall Family Educational Retreat | Oct. 8-10, 2010 |
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 suits with surf instructors and counselors. Equipment, instructors and light snacks provided.
| WHO: | Children with diabetes ages 7 to 13 and siblings | |
| WHEN: | Sep. 19, 2010 | |
| WHERE: | Pacifica, CA | |
| COST: | $45 per surfer |
Kids Dinner and Skate Party! (Back to the Top)
We welcome children with and without diabetes to our annual Dinner & 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 holiday skating and fun together. Kids skate and dine the evening away with Bearskin Meadow Camp counselors, DYF's Year Round Volunteers, and if we're lucky a few semi-professional ice skaters as well!
| WHO: | Children, ages 7 to 13 with diabetes and siblings | |
| WHEN: | Bay Area Dec. 4, 2010 / Sacramento Dec. 11, 2010 | |
| WHERE: | Bay Area: Oakland Ice center | |
| WHERE: | Sacramento: TBD | |
| COST: | $25 per child |
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 dinner, campfire, astronomer lead star party, 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: | May 15-16, 2010 | |
| WHERE: | Fresno, CA | |
| COST: | $65 per child |
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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 suits with surf instructors and counselors. Equipment, instructors and light snacks provided.
| WHO: | Teens with diabetes ages 14 to 17 and siblings | |
| WHEN: | Sept. 19, 2010 | |
| WHERE: | Pacifica, CA | |
| COST: | $45 per surfer |
DYF Teens Take Tahoe (Back to the Top)
Come one, come all to the mountains in Tahoe. This year we will be staying in a cabin on the water front and skiing at Northstar Resort! Yearly we take a group of teens for two days of skiing, snowboarding, bonding, fun and adventures, under the close guidance and supervision of Dr. Mary, DYF & 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 $450. Cost includes everything but rentals. Start saving for this one-of-a-kind program now! Rentals must be obtained prior to departing for the trip.
| WHO: | Teens ages 14 to 17 with diabetes | |
| WHEN: | Jan. 22-24, 2010 | |
| WHERE: | Cabin on Lake Tahoe (Transportation to/from Concord and Sacramento) | |
| COST: | $450 per person, excluding ski or snowboard rentals |
Teens Only Retreat (Back to the Top)
Whether you could or couldn't make it to our 10-day teen session at Bearskin Meadow Camp, this Teen's ONLY Retreat will be a blast! The program will mix outdoors adventures including rock walls and ropes courses to challenge, build skills, and encourage leadership and growth. There will also be plenty social time, group bonding, more artististic activities and teen age specific discussions about living with diabetes. Be sure to not miss out on this special opportunity as there will only be a limited number of spaces available!
| WHO: | Teens with Diabetes, ages 13-17 | |
| WHEN: | Oct. 8-10, 2010 | |
| WHERE: | YMCA Camp Jones Gulch, La Honda, CA | |
| COST: | $200 per teen |
FAMILY PROGRAMS & EDUCATION SEMINARS
Kids Kamp in Partnership with University California SF
For more information about UCSF program, please visit the UCSF website by clicking here
Spring 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 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 $250.00 per parent and child ($50.00 per each additional person), covers all weekend expenses.
| WHO: | Whole Family | |
| WHEN: | March 5-7, 2010 | |
| WHERE: | Camp Arroyo in Livermore | |
| COST: | $250 for one child and one parent. $50 per additional person |
Fall Family Education Retreat at Camp Jones Gulch (Back to the Top)
Familes with kids of all ages with diabetes and siblings, are welcome to our retreat at YMCA Camp Jones Gulch in the beautiful Santa Cruz Mountains. 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 arts & crafts, basketball, hikes, and garden activities to name a few. We can't forget about our great campfire with s'mores and our annual family camp party and dance!
Diabetes education includes topics such as: hypoglycemia, insulin injections, beginning pumping, pumping for advanced pumpers, carbohydrate counting, 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 and Friday and depart after lunch on Sunday.
| WHO: | Whole Family | |
| WHEN: | Oct. 8-10, 2010 | |
| WHERE: | Camp Jones Gulch, La Honda, CA | |
| COST: | $250 for one child and one parent. $50 per additional person |
Family Bowling Night (Back to the Top)
We at the Diabetic Youth Foundation are excited for this program, as it will give families a chance to have a fun night out together and meet other families affected by diabetes. Your kids and teens will enjoy 2 hours of exciting bowling including snacks of popcorn and sodas with BMC counselors, while parents and caretakers will be treated to an interactive education session covering topics from new technology and research to psychosocial issues and family dynamics. Be sure to register early for this program, as we must reach a minimum participant count in order for this event to happen!
| WHO: | Whole Family | |
| WHEN: | Bay Area: Feb. 6, 2010 / Sacramento: Feb. 20, 2010 | |
| WHERE | Bay Area: TBD | |
| WHERE: | AMF Mardi Gras Lanes, Sacramento | |
| COST: | $25 per child |
Borges Family Education & BBQ (Back to the Top)
Do you miss the friends you made and the counselors you met at camp this summer? Are you in need of a little "diabetes fill-up" and excited to learn of the new and exciting developments in diabetes today? This day program will include a fun family BBQ, special "ranch activities" for the kids, and informative discussions with local experts for the adults! Weather permitting, a hike may also be offered along the Mt. DIablo country side. This is a once a year program that you don't want to miss!
| WHO: | Whole Family | |
| WHEN: | Nov. 7, 2010 | |
| WHERE | Borges Ranch, Walnut Creek, CA | |
| COST: | $15 per person |
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.
This day-long conference focuses on educating school personnel in the needs of students with diabetes. Informative lectures and hands-on workshops illustrate the fundamentals of building a strong diabetes team to support children and teens as tackle the daily challenges of managing diabetes at school. DYF staff and health care professional volunteers address a wide range of topics from insulin delivery, glucose monitoring, diabetes plan development, classroom management and much more! Encourage your school nurse or teacher to attend!
6 CEUs for Nurse are offered for this program. CEU for School Personnel is up to individual districts. Cost: $50 per participant
There are currently no Building Diabetes Teams at Schools Conferences scheduled for 2010. Look for us at the CSNO conference in 2011!!
TO REGISTER...
Please contact the Diabetic Youth Foundation at 925.680.4994 or by email at info@dyf.org for more information.
DYF would like to recognize The Taylor Family Foundation for hosting Our Spring Educational Weekend program held at The Taylor Family Foundation’s Camp Arroyo this year. The Taylor Family Foundation’s mission is to preserve the wellness and enhance the quality of life for children in Northern California with life-threatening and chronic illnesses, disabilities and youth at-risk through unique therapeutic experiences and support. For more information, please visit; www.ttff.org
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Youth Foundation 5167 Clayton Road, Suite F Concord, CA 94521 Phone (925) 680-4994 Fax (925) 680-4863 Email: info@dyf.org |