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Completing Grades 7, 8 or 9

$390 / Child

Gales Creek Camp

Now open

Gales Creek, Oregon

$390 / Child

Gales Creek Camp

Now open

Gales Creek Camp

Summer camp is transformative for any child, but for kids with type 1 diabetes, Gales Creek Camp is a life-changing experience filled with fun, friendship, and inspiration. Campers gain all the classic benefits of summer camp—greater independence, outdoor adventures, and relationship-building skills—while connecting with peers, mentors, and role models who truly understand their journey. It's not a "diabetes boot camp" but a place where learning happens naturally through shared experiences and peer-to-peer support, with medical professionals always nearby to guide and encourage. At Gales Creek Camp, kids discover their potential and leave with confidence, resilience, and lifelong memories.

About the activity:

Gales Creek Camp is a vibrant summer haven for children and teens with type 1 diabetes from across the Pacific Northwest, offering a place where "a type 1 isn't the only 1." Through classic camp activities like swimming, games, arts, drama, hiking, and campfires, campers enjoy a fun-filled experience while forging meaningful connections with peers and mentors who share similar challenges. Beyond the fun, campers begin to build confidence and self-reliance, learning vital self-care habits such as testing blood sugar, administering injections, or managing insulin pump sites. They also explore how food, exercise, sports, stress, and illness interact with diabetes, all in a supportive environment. By blending adventure, friendship, and education, Gales Creek Camp helps campers grow toward active, independent lives.

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