Living with Diabetes

About Camp EDI

Camp EDI is an acronym for the three cornerstones of a healthy, active life: Exercise, Diet and Insulin. Medical professionals are on staff at all times supervising blood sugars, insulin doses and diets. A Health Lodge is located on site with hospital facilities nearby. Staff consists of Pediatric Endocrinologists, nurses, dietitians and counselors. All counselors are over 18 years of age, most having personal diabetes management experience. All staff undergoes a screening process and receives a minimum of 24 class-time hours of pre-camp training.

Camp offers campers the opportunity to experience the fun of camp in a medically safe environment. Besides the typical camp activities, such as swimming, boating, hikiing, and arts and crafts, campers participate in daily, "wellness classes," diabetes education with a member of our medical staff. The campers learn diabetes self-management skills and the importance of counting carbohydrates, diet and exercise. They also learn to be more independent in their diabetes management while at camp. Most importantly, they are able to interact with other children who relate to the challenges of living with diabetes. All medical supplies are provided with the exception of pump supplies and type 2 oral medications.

Camp Fees

Register soon! Priority is given to first-time campers and Association volunteers.

Discounts

Campers may earn up to 10% off the cost of camp by participating in Association fund-raising events.

Special Thanks to Our Sponsors

Lynne F. Solon Foundation
ACCU-CHECK
AEP River Operations
Alpha Gramma Delta Foundation
BD
Employees Community Fund of Boeing - St. Louis
Catholic Knights
ConocoPhillips
Dana Brown Charitable Trust
Insulet corporation
Kraus Farms
MasterCard
The Pott Foundation
Schoen Family Charitable Trust
Tammy Stratman-Brown Charities
United Way

Camp Dates:
June 8 to June 11, 2013

Ages: 7 to 8 years

Camp Location:
Blue Mountain Camp
1020 Madison 9570
Fredericktown, Missouri 63645

Additional Sessions:
Mini Session for Females - June 12 to June 15
Coed Full Session - June 8 to June 15

Cathy Hartmann
chartmann@diabetes.org
314-822-5490 ext. 6823

ADA Office Address
425 S Woods Mill Road
Suite 110
Town & Country, Missouri 63017