Camp Jordan Goals

In addition to having a great time and making friends, we hope to help campers grow in a variety of ways, including:

• Fun
• Independence
• Self-reliance
• Diet planning
• Home glucose monitoring
• Understanding of hypoglycemia
• Adjustments for sports and other activities
• Confidence for all to give their own injections
• Promoting friendship and problem-sharing
• Helping campers deal with their feelings about diabetes

Medical Considerations

• We do not make major changes in the treatment regimen prescribed by the camper’s physician. We do make short-term insulin adjustments which will avoid hypoglycemia and extreme elevations of blood sugar while at camp
• Since camp activities often result in changes in exercise and dietary patterns, it is very likely that readjustment of treatment regimen will need to be carried out by the family and local physician when the camper goes home. A summary of the camper’s medical course at camp will be sent to the camper’s physician.
• Unlike previous sessions, campers need to bring their own diabetic supplies this year! Insulin, syringes, and testing equipment will need to be brought with the camper. If a camper takes additional medication, he/she must bring an adequate supply.
• In the unlikely event of severe illness, campers will be transported to VCU Medical Center in Richmond.
• Please Note: We are not able to properly serve campers with severe emotional, psychological, or behavioral problems.