By Nykia Barton | Associate Manager - Donor Relations
Fun is not canceled this summer!
Over the past two years, we adapted our in-person diabetes camp programs nationwide to be offered virtually due to COVID-19.
Imagine Camp
Type 1 diabetes is a lifelong, chronic disease that requires 24/7 management and currently has no cure. At Imagine Camp, we teach children with diabetes critical diabetes self-management skills to ensure a happy and healthy life. In addition, camp is an important venue for connecting campers with other children with diabetes, which improves overall social skills and reduces feelings of isolation. At Imagine Camp, kids will have the opportunity to sing songs, make crafts, fill out an Activity Journal, learn independent diabetes management, and so much more! And the best part is that it is entirely FREE for campers and their families. Imagine Camp Session 1 begins June 7th and continues through July 30th.
Project Power
Diabetes is a nationwide epidemic. 1 in 2 people has diabetes or prediabetes. Over 34 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes and face its devastating consequences. In Oregon, an estimated 399,000 have diabetes. 1,097,000 (33.5% of the adult population) have prediabetes.Our Imagine Project Power initiative strives to slow the trajectory of childhood obesity through health promotion, nutrition education, and increased physical activity and family involvement for elementary and middle school-aged youth to prevent obesity and a type 2 diabetes diagnosis later in life.
At Project Power, kids will have the opportunity to sing songs, make crafts, fill out an Activity Journal, learn healthy living skills, and so much more! And the best part is that it is entirely FREE for campers and their families. Project Power Session 3 begins October 5 and continues through November 18th.
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