Living with Diabetes

About Camp Sealth

Come to Camp Sealth and learn new skills and improve diabetes self-management.

Campers visit medical staff before each meal and at bedtime. Meal choices are discussed with the dietitian, followed by blood sugar testing, and insulin dosing with physicians and nurses.

Together, the medical staff and camper decide the appropriate dose of insulin based on individual carbohydrate to insulin ratios and sliding scales. Blood sugar testing and insulin adjustments are made as appropriate to scheduled activities, and night time checks are performed when necessary. Every camper enters camp at a different stage of self-management, and the medical team is there to provide the highest quality care regardless of a child's individual skills and knowledge.

The American Diabetes Association is committed to providing educational information and referral services for children with diabetes and their families, advocating for fair and quality treatment of children with diabetes in schools, and increasing federal funding for diabetes research.

Applications are accepted on a first come, first served basis. Limited space is available.

Visit Camp Sealth's website.

Classic Camp Sealth (Grades 2 to 12)

Classic Camp is all about what YOU want to do. Kids are involved in planning their camp experience as soon as they arrive - the possibilities are endless! Activities expand for older kids, adding new challenges and skills.

Archery Camp (Grades 8 to 10)

This specialty camp offers the opportunity to practice archery with specialized training every day! While the schedule revolves around archery, a little time will be left over for fun Classic Camp activities as well.

Camp Fees

Registration Deadline: June 3, 2013

Note to Parents: Flip-flops are allowed at Camp for use in the shower only! Please be sure to pack appropriate shoes for your child to wear. All food containing even a trace amount of peanuts is strictly prohibited on site at Camp.

Visit the Puget Sound Family Link page for more information on local programs.

Camp Dates:
July 31 to August 5, 2013

Ages: 7 to 18 years

Grades: 2 to 12

Camp Location:
14500 SW Camp Sealth Rd.
Vashon Island, Washington 98070

Justin Platts
jplatts@diabetes.org
206-282-4616 ext. 7202

ADA Office Address
2815 Eastlake Avenue East
#240
Seattle, Washington 98102