Camp Oak Hill - Camp Challenge - Camps for Children with Diabetes

Camp Oak Hill - Camp Challenge
3824 Barrett Drive, Suite 107
Raleigh, NC 27609

Phone
919-782-2888

Fax
919-782-2890

Email
info@campoakhill.org

Camp Oak Hill & Retreat Center Address:
Camper Mail Only (June – August)
1528 Oak Hill Road
Oxford, NC 27565

Camp Emergency Telephone:
(919) 693-2990

Camp Challenge: A Proven Success

**CAMP CHALLENGE 2009: 6/14/09-6/19/09**

Registration begins December 1st!

Camp Challenge, a special summer camp for youth with asthma and diabetes, is partnered with and directed by Wake Med and other volunteer medical teams trained in dealing with these special medical needs. Camp Challenge 2008 was alot of fun! 130 campers attended and had an amazing week! It was a great time, plus lots learned about asthma and diabetes. For Summer Camp 2009 Camp Oak Hill is pleased to announce that financial assistance for children with diabetes to attend Camp Challenge is available to families from the American Diabetes Association. Families can apply by visiting www.diabetes.org/campership . Camp Challenge at Camp Oak Hill retains sole responsibility for Camp Challenge.

OUR PHILOSOPHY

Having Asthma or Diabetes doesn't keep anyone from having fun at CAMP CHALLENGE!

Our program is designed for challenging, inspiring, fun-filled activities that contribute to the physical, mental and spiritual development of each camper.

Christian values and ideals are presented in an atmosphere of gentleness, understanding and love.

In addition to the many exciting activities offered at Camp Challenge, campers will attend regular sessions under professional leadership dealing with better self-care, developing self-esteem, and educational information on asthma and diabetes. Scheduled peak flow checks and blood glucose monitoring are built into daily activities.

cc2008camper.jpg At Camp Challenge, children meet other kids like themselves as they learn to accept and live with their physical challenges.

Instead of feeling “left out” as they often do, the camper will gain new self-confidence and improved self-esteem.

Each camper will receive personal attention to his or her emotional and physical needs including rest, special diet, and 24 hour on-site medical care.

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Medical Director and Leadership

* Dr. Chuck Williams, Clayton, NC
* Dr. Mark Piehl, Wake Med Health and Hospitals, Raleigh, N.C.
* Keri Erickson, RRT, RCP, Asthma Educator
* Jeanne Hutson, RN, CDE
* Marjorie Garner, M*A*S*H Coordinator
* Nurses, specially trained & experienced
* Other Physicians and Specialists
* Respiratory Therapists

Special Equipment

* Nebulizers
* Portable Oxygen Units
* IV’s—set up, portable
* Insulin
* Test Strips
* Syringes and pump supplies
* Full range of latest medications to supplement prescriptions brought by campers.
* Medications will be administered by nurses as prescribed.

©2007 Camp Oak Hill