Camp Kushtaka, June 10-15, 2007

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Camp Kushtaka, June 10-15, 2007

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Camp Kushtaka in Cooper Landing, Alaska, for children with diabetes and, space permitting, their siblings, is co-sponsored by the ADA, Children's Hospital at Providence, and Camp Fire Boys and Girls.

Camp Kushtaka
Camp Kushtaka is located on the shores of Kenai Lake on the Kenai Peninsula near Cooper Landing. This very special site provides a wonderful setting for campers to enjoy water sports, mountain trails, rivers, forests and streams, great natural beauty and real adventure in the out-of-doors.

Where Will I Live
You will live in a cabin with bunk beds and a porch that looks out over the lake. There are cabins for girls and cabins for boys. During the day you will be in an activity group with eleven other campers and two counselors. You can request, on your registration form, to be with a friend or two in your activity group.

What Will I Do?
There will be plenty of time for swimming, boating, water safety, backpacking, crafts, overnights, games, songs, all-camp activities and celebrations. You will also get to help with cabin clean-up and camp kapers. Well-balanced, nutritious meals and snacks are prepared for you by the camp cook. Sometimes you will cook out and have sack lunches.

Mail
Mail arrives at camp each day. Yes, you will be able to mail letters home to your family and friends and receive mail from them while you are at camp.

Dates and Costs
Alaska Diabetes Camp runs from June 10-15, 2007 for kids age 7-17. The cost for a week at Diabetes Camp is $350 per child with diabetes. The camp fee helps pay for the housing, meals, and materials for basic activities. Financial assistance may be available through the ADA. Camp activities include swimming, boating, water safety, backpacking, crafts, overnights, games, and songs.

Transportation
Camp Fire provides transportation from Anchorage to and from Diabetes Camp. Families outside of Anchorage will need to make arrangements to the Camp Fire Anchorage office. Anyone needing help with transportation arrangements may call the ADA Alaska office.

For more information on Camp Kushtaka, call (907) 272-1424.


American Diabetes Association
801 W. Fireweed Lane, Suite 103
Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone (907) 272-1424
1-888-DIABETES


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