Lions Camp for Diabetic Youth - Camps for Children with Diabetes

Lions Camp for Diabetic Youth

1-888-DIABETES ext 6079

American Diabetes Association

2644 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd Suite 122

Baton Rouge, LA. 70816

The Louisiana Lions Camp and the American Diabetes Association have worked together for over 25 years to provide summer camp fun and education to Louisiana's youth with diabetes

Two one-week sessions are provided for Type1 (Insulin dependant) and Type II (Non-Insulin Dependant) Youth of Louisiana between the ages of 6 and 14 years old.

There is a CIT program for former campers who are 15 years old

Here's how it works...

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* The Lions of Louisiana provide their facility, 2 one-week sessions, program staff, and Lion Sponsorship of the campers
* The American Diabetes Association, provides a medical and dietary staff, handle camper recruitment and assignment, and secure insulin, blood testing meters and supplies
* Approximately 200 campers attend - the 6 to 10 year olds during the first week and the 11 to 14 year olds during the second week.
* An hour of Diabetes education is provided daily to all campers and staff by either the Doctors, Nurses, or Dietitians. The rest of the day is packed with LOTS of outdoor activity scheduled around blood testing times and snacks.
* Medical and Dietary Staff consist of Medical Doctors, Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Registered Dietitians, Student Dietitians, Student Nurses and Medical Students.