DECA Mission Statement: The Diabetes Education and Camping Association promotes We are very excited to offer “Diabetes 101″ for the first time, aimed at camp …
DECA Mission Statement: The Diabetes Education and Camping
Association promotes communication, provides education and serves as a
worldwide voice to advance diabetes camping programs which meet the needs
of all individuals and families
JULY
2006
DECA EXPRESS 06
CAMP HERTKO HOLLOW, BOONE, IOWA
October 11 - 15, 2006
DIABETES CAMP STAFF
MEDICAL STAFF
NUTRITION STAFF
SCHOOL PERSONNEL
KEYNOTE:
Donna Wright, Writer Trainer
The Secrets to Creating Dynamic Teams
GENERAL SESSIONS:
Dr Eddie Hill Dr Ron Ramsing, Researchers
A Holistic Approach to Organized Camping
25 Workshops including Camp Administration, Programming, Medical Issues,
Nutrition Lifestyle, and new this year, Diabetes 101, aimed at all
health professionals dealing
with children who have diabetes
Registration information and more details are available at
wwwdiabetescampsorg or by contacting Lorne Abramson, DECA Executive
Director, labramson@eastlinkca or
902-479-0857
Notes from your Executive Director
It has been quite the few months since my Cardiac Event on May 4 I am
feeling absolutely great and have lost a total of 36 pounds to date I had
a very successful stress test and I just returned from Camp Morton, held at
Kejimkujik National Park in the wilds of Nova Scotia My next adventure,
with doctors approval is to continue my long-standing program with the
Boys from Pennsylvania, the two Marks and a Dave, with the highly
innovative, Gourmet Cooking in The Wild
But first and foremost, I want to tell you about our upcoming conference
at Camp Hertko Hollow in Boone, Iowa, planned for October 11 - 15, 2006
If you havent registered yet, start making your plans now As well,
please tell your complete camp staff about this event, as they will
definitely be interested There is certainly something for everyone
DECA Express06 has attracted a wonderful Keynote speaker, Donna Wright,
who will reveal The Secrets to Creating Dynamic Teams Donna is the
immediate Past-President of the National Nursing Staff Development
Organization This humorous keynote will focus on the realities of
healthcare
Eddie Hill and Ron Ramsing will be
presenting a general session on A
Holistic Approach to Organized Camping Also, Bob Hamrick and Jim Hughes
will present Dusting off the Mind of Diabetes: A Fresh Approach
We will be hearing about some of the latest research, as well as some of
the new products on the market
There are 25 different Breakout Sessions over 5 interest areas:
Administration Track:
1 How to Find the Funds to Run Your Programs
2 Developing a Strategic Plan
3 Professional Development: Investing in your Staff
4 Database Management and Online Registration
5 MySpace Other Off-Season Camper Communications
Medical Track
1 Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes Inclusion Debate
2 Handling Emergencies: Keeping Youth Safe
3 Continuous Blood Glucose Monitoring
4 Development of Medical Policies Guidelines for Youth at Diabetes
Camp
5 Pump Management: How to Teach Details to Staff
Nutrition/Lifestyle Track
1 Taking Out the Garbage: Safety Sanitation in the Camp Setting
2 Success with Trim Kids: A Twelve Week Program
3 To Snack or Not to Snack: How is the Question
4 Managing Celiac Disease and Other Food Allergies
5 Whats With the
New Dietary Guidelines?
Program Staff Track
1 How to Utilize Health Professional Students as Part of Your Program
Team
2 How to Develop an Effective Leadership Training Program: 44
Necessary Components
3 Special Evening Programs
4 How to Reach Undeserved Populations with Camp Programs
5 Protect Your Campers Yourselves: Insurance That Makes Sense
Diabetes 101 Track
1 Whats It All About: Type 1 2 in Children, Working With Families
Health Professionals
2 Medical Medications: Oral Agents, Insulins and Incretins
3 Monstrous Monitoring Exercise: Blood Glucose Monitoring at
School, Work, Camp
4 Nutrition Notions: Carb Calorie Counting, Attitudes Lifestyles
5 Emerging Emergencies: Recognizing DKA, Hypoglycemia Emotional
Adjustment
We are very excited to offer Diabetes 101 for the first time, aimed at
camp nurses, school personnel, community recreation personnel, as well as
camp administrators who are seeing campers with diabetes apply to their
non-specialty camps or recreation programs
Registration forms are available on our website, wwwdiabetescampsorg If
you have any questions,
please contact me at labramson@eastlinkca or call
902-479-0857 I would be delighted to send you
or any of your staff a registration package
Thanks,
Lorne Abramson
Executive Director
Diabetes Education and Camping Association
CEBNAD HOLDS DIABETES EDUCATION WORKSHOP
CEBNAD Comité de Educación y Bienestar para Niños y Adolescentes con
Diabetes in Puerto Rico held an educational workshop for youths and
relatives with type 1 diabetes July 21 - 24, 2006 The program was
organized by the Committee of Education and Wellbeing for Children and
Adolescents with Diabetes
CONFERENCE BROCHURES
If you wish to receive additional conference brochures or have them mailed
to your camp this summer, please email Kathy at kathyolatimer@aolcom with
your request Be sure to include number of brochures desired and mailing
address
Visit us on the Web
wwwdiabetescampsorg
Feature Your Camp in the DECA Newsletter
We would like to feature your camp in the DECA newsletter Please submit
information that
you would like to share with our readers-an interesting
story, a picture, a special award, experiences at summer camp, program
ideas, songs, recipes, special people-we want to hear from you Material
can be emailed to kathyolatimer@aolcom
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
Conference brochures can be obtained by emailing KathyOLatimer@aolcom
The brochure, as well as registration and health forms required for the
YMCA camp, are available on the DECA web site, wwwdiabetescampsorg
Registrations are now being accepted and are due by September 8, 2006
BARTON CENTER TO UTILIZE NEW PROGRAM
TO HELP CAMPERS LIVE BETTER WITH DIABETES
NORTH OXFORD, Mass, June 29, 2006 - The Barton Center for Diabetes
Education, one of the countrys premier diabetes organizations, announced
its adoption of Balance Stretch, an innovative program designed to help
people live better with diabetes The program will be introduced to
attendees of Barton Summer Camp, beginning June 25
The foundation of the program is two five-pointed stars, each of which is
comprised of the various elements that people with diabetes should balance
and
manage for improved health and an enhanced life:
For Health: Food, Exercise, Sleep, Stress, Insulin
For Life: Work/School, Family, Personal Growth, Community Service,
Faith
The program teaches children with diabetes to balance the critical
components of health and life It also instructs them to stretch their
limits to achieve personal growth and reach out to help others achieve
their potential The program was developed by The Balance Stretch
Center, a non-profit diabetes support organization
Balance Stretch is a unique program in so many ways, said John Maconga,
president of The Barton Center Most of all, it is the first program we
know of that incorporates so many aspects of life, health and community
into one plan for overall diabetes management
An integral part of the program will be a Balance Stretch Day Planner
developed by The Balance Stretch Center, The Elliott P Joslin Camp in
Charlton, Mass, and The Barton Center for tracking diabetes management and
other measures of overall health and wellness This tool, which will be
produced by the MeadWestvaco Corporation under the co-branded name of
Balance Stretch and AT-A-GLANCE, is modeled after the
popular planners
used by many business people but will be specifically geared to people with
diabetes especially children, allowing them to track their daily food
intake, insulin, activities and more
AT-A-GLANCE is donating a one-month planner package to all Summer 2006
Barton campers includes hip pack, planner, information booklet and
calculator Planner refills will be available for purchase at the end of
the camp session
The Barton Center has been at the forefront of innovative diabetes
programs, as evidenced by its introduction last year of Learn, Laugh,
Live, its own multi-disciplinary program offering medical, social, and
emotional instruction and support to people recently diagnosed with
diabetes
ABOUT THE BARTON CENTER
The Barton Center for Diabetes Education is the largest, independent
camping and educational program in the country dedicated to children who
live with diabetes and the people who care for them Some 1,500 children
and their families participate in our programs annually, including the
Clara Barton resident camp, Adventure Programs, Family Programs, and Day
Camps in New York, Connecticut and Massachusetts The Clara Barton
Birthplace Museum is co-located on
the grounds of The Barton Center
More information is available at wwwbartoncenterorg
Media Contacts:
Arthur Sesnovich
AGS Public Relations
978 568-8301
agspr@earthlinknet
AYUDA Launches the DELTA Program to Support Diabetes Community in Belize
After conducting an in-depth analysis and needs assessment of the local
diabetes community in Belize, AYUDA initiated the Diabetes Education
Leadership Training and Advocacy DELTA Program from July 9-13th in Belize
City, Belize in partnership with the local diabetes community The program
was considered a remarkable success as it represented the first ever
diabetes leadership program in Belize DELTA attracted over 25 youth with
diabetes, three local medical professionals and six AYUDA representatives
The three day camp focused on the encouragement and promotion of active
youth involvement in the system that their lives depend upon The
objectives of DELTA included: empowering and training youth to better
manage their diabetes and take a leadership role in the diabetes community,
and transforming the Belizean diabetes community by strengthening and
building the capacity of the
Belizean diabetes community Additionally the
program looked to increase the awareness of the Belizean diabetes community
among various local non-governmental organizations, private sector partners
and media outlets
Diabetes is an enormously common condition in Belize and has serious impact
on the healthcare system Non-communicable diseases, in particular
diabetes and cardiovascular disease, accounted for over 30 of all
mortality from 1993-1996 In 2003, diabetes was ranked sixth among the ten
leading causes of mortality in Belize
AYUDA plans to continue to support the DELTA program in Belize in the
coming year and will be looking for possible volunteers to participate in
the program in 2007 Also, AYUDA welcomes the support from any DECA camp
that wishes to sponsor an exchange with Belizean youth For more
information please contact Merith Basey at mbasey@ayudaincnet
Below: Merith Basey, AYUDA Program Director, with Belizean Youth at
the DELTA Program
AYUDAs Campo Amigo Ecuador Celebrates its 7th Anniversary with a
Remarkable Volunteer Team
AYUDA is currently in the midst of
planning the 7th annual Campo Amigo
Ecuador CAE program CAE aims to provide a supportive, educational and
fun environment where children living with diabetes are brought together to
learn how to care for their diabetes as well as develop lasting friendships
and valuable mentors Furthermore, CAE serves to link children,
adolescents, and their families to the local diabetes association in
Ecuador, Fundacion Diabetes Juvenil Ecuador, for continued support
throughout the year
AYUDAs annual diabetes camp in Ecuador will be held this year in Quito,
Ecuador from August 13th-19th, 2006 This year 18 new international
volunteers and 17 return volunteers will join the team of Ecuadorian staff
for the staff leadership training program to focus on team building,
understanding camp protocols, and improving leadership abilities The
Ecuadorian team will consist of 19 youth leaders most with diabetes
themselves and alumni of the program, three Ecuadorian endocrinologists,
and eight Ecuadorian medical students The fundamental success of CAE will
rely heavily on the preparedness of these youth
This years team of volunteers represents the most selective and
diverse
group of volunteers that AYUDA has complied over the last 10 years With
veteran campers and staff from Iowas Camp Hertko Hollow, Massachusetts
Clara Barton Camp and Arizonas Phoenix Diabetes Camp, the team is not
short on experience and innovative ideas Other notable diabetes advocates
of the volunteer team include Fran Kaufman, MD -Director, Childrens
Hospital Los Angeles Comprehensive Childhood Diabetes Center; Debbie Jones,
RN, CDE- Chair, North America Region, International Diabetes Federation;
Barry Conrad, CN, CDE from Stanford University Hospital and multiple
representatives from the diabetes communities throughout South America
AYUDA looks forward to continuing to work with and train volunteers from
other DECA diabetes camps in the years to come
Left over Diabetes Supplies from Camp?
Help make a difference in the lives of children with diabetes abroad by
donating left over supplies to support diabetes camps abroad
Unfortunately many diabetes camps outside around the world do not receive
donated medical supplies from drug companies that enable these diabetes
communities to run safe and sustainable diabetes camps AYUDA is
currently
working with diabetes camps in the United States, like Camp STIX, to
collects supplies that are left over from diabetes camps to send to other
diabetes camps around the world If your camp has left over
medical/diabetes supplies from camp this year and would like to collaborate
with AYUDA in supporting international diabetes camps, please contact Nick
Cuttriss at ncuttriss@ayudaincnet
Below are some ideas of how AYUDA and your diabetes camp can support other
international diabetes camps through in-kind donations:
Test strips
Meters
Disposable lancet devices
Insulin
Glucagon
Syringes
Art supplies
Sport supplies
All left over supplies can be shipped to AYUDAs headquarter office:
AYUDA, Inc
1700 N Moore Street
Suite 2000
Arlington, VA 22209
For more information please visit the AYUDA website at wwwayudaincnet
Together we are stronger Juntos somos más fuertes
DIABETES VIDEO FOR CHILDREN
I Have Diabetes Too
Appropriate for grades K - 6
Approximately 10 minutes in length on VHS tape or DVD
Suggested retail: 30
Available from Amazoncom, Instructional Video, BWI, AV Cafe and Program
Development
Associates;
for wholesale orders contact Arnold Creek Productions
Highly recommended by Video Librarian
Kids who are diagnosed with diabetes are naturally curious about other kids
with this medical condition Theyd like the reassurance that they arent
alone and that they can manage it I Have Diabetes Too is an informative
and positive look at kids with diabetes It features them enjoying all
types of fun activities, talking about life with diabetes and performing
standard blood testing procedures This is not a clinical or technical
educational video and is best used after the child is familiar with
injections, blood testing, inhalers and other aspects of management Its
an especially helpful video for all families with children who have
diabetes, as well as for schools, pediatricians, healthcare organizations
and diabetes support groups This video also is appropriate as a general
health education tool to foster a better understanding of kids with
diabetes
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PO Box 2402
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Future Focus Diabetes Game
Future Focus is a game that teaches kids about diabetes The game was
developed by Martha Barroso and her brother Information regarding the
game can be found at wwwfuturefocusgamecom Martha, a type 1 diabetic,
introduced the game to campers at Camp Conrad/Chinnock this summer and all
had fun playing it
All Aboard the DECA EXPRESS
October 11 - 15, 2006
Boone, Iowa
hosted by
Camp Hertko Hollow
REGISTER NOW FOR OCTOBER DECA CONFERENCE
Take a few minutes to send in your registration form for the DECA EXPRESS
Conference scheduled for October 11-15th in Boone, Iowa Encourage other
diabetes camp personnel to attend this event Attendees will benefit from
the presentations and idea sharing Plans are being finalized for great
breakout sessions
Diabetes
101 track is new this year It is available for camp personnel
from non-specialty diabetes camps, school personnel and recreation
programs Do you know coaches, school nurses, day care staff, and camps
who can take advantage of this educational opportunity? A Diabetes 101
booklet is being developed for conference attendees Keeping youth safe
while participating in school and recreational activities is our goal
Education is the key
Registration forms are available on the DECA web site,
wwwdiabetescampsorg Contact Lorne Abramson
at labramson@eastlinkca 902-479-0857 or Kathy Latimer at
kathyolatimer@aolcom for more information
Registrations should be mailed to:
DECA
PO Box 385
Huntsville, AL 35804
Happy camping
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Diabetes Education
and
Camping Association
Newsletter
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