DYF programs are available in various locations around California throughout the year for children, teens, and families affected by type I diabetes. Browse our schedule below for dates and details.
DYF offers a three-tiered pricing model for our programs, all of which result in the same impactful program experience. DYF works hard to keep costs low and raises money throughout the year in order to provide affordable options, including full scholarships, for families and individuals to attend our programs.
For detailed information about our three-tiered pricing model, click here.
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Returning Campers – Register Here
Registration for Campamento Familiar 2019 is open and uses a different registration system. For more information and access to the registration forms, please contact Bessy Merino at bessymerino@ymail.com or 415-794-3720.
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- Camps for Kids (7-13)
- Camps for Teens (14-17)
- Camps for Families (all ages)
- Camps for Adults (18+)
- Scholarship Information
Learn more about Bearskin Meadow Camp
Camps for Kids
Bearskin Meadow Buddy Camp
Campers partner up with a friend, sibling, or cousin to share the excitement of camp. Ages 7-15 with AND without diabetes.
| Dates | Thursday, June 27- Wednesday, July 3, 2019 |
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| Location | Bearskin Meadow Camp Near Kings Canyon National Park |
| Ages | Ages 7-15 with and without diabetes |
| Duration | 7 days |
| Registration Deposit | $150 |
| Program Fee (per person) | Tier 1: $1,700 |
Round Trip Bus Transport (optional) Bus #1: San Francisco/Fresno to Camp Bus #2: Concord/Modesto to Camp | $150 Round Trip Bus Transportation |
Sample Schedules and Packing List | Buddy Camp 2018 Weekly Schedule Buddy Camp 2018 Daily Schedule Packing List for Bearskin Meadow Camp Programs 2019 Healthcare Team: |
Bearskin Meadow Kids Camp
| Dates | Wednesday, July 17- Wednesday, July 24, 2019 |
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| Location | Bearskin Meadow Camp Near Kings Canyon National Park |
| Ages | Ages 7-13 |
| Duration | 8 days |
| Registration Deposit | $150 |
| Program Fee
| Tier 1: $2,000 Tier 2: $1,000 Tier 3: Partial or Full Scholarship |
Round Trip Bus Transport (optional) Bus #1: San Francisco/Fresno to Camp Bus #2: Concord/Modesto to Camp | $150 Round Trip Bus Transportation |
Sample Schedules and Packing List | Kids Camp 2018 Weekly Schedule Packing List for Bearskin Meadow Camp Programs Dr. Roger Long, Dr. Michele Long, Nurse Jeannie Hickey |
Camp de los Niños
Contrary to the Spanish name, this camp is 100% in English. If you are looking for a program in Spanish, please look at Campamento Familiar en Español.
Camp de los Niños is a great option for participants who are looking for a shorter camp experience closer to the Bay Area.
| Dates | Monday, June 24- Saturday, 29, 2019 |
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| Location | YMCA Camp Loma Mar Loma Mar, CA |
| Ages | Ages 7-13 |
| Duration | 6 days |
| Registration Deposit | $150 |
| Program Fee | Tier 1: $2,000 Tier 2: $1,000 Tier 3: Partial or Full Scholarship |
| Transport (optional) | $75 Round Trip Bus Transportation |
| Sample Schedule and Packing List | 2019 Healthcare Team: Dr. Lisa Norlander, Dr. Tariq Ahmad |
Learn more about Camp de los Niños
Camp Kaiser – By Invitation Only
Kaiser Roseville Pediatric Endocrinology sponsors this program each year and enrollment is restricted to Kaiser Roseville patients, as chosen by their care providers. Registration for this specialty program will open on April 1st.
| Dates | September 20-22, 2019 |
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| Location | Camp Arroyo Livermore, CA |
| Ages | Ages 9-14 |
| Duration | 3 days |
| Registration Deposit | Payment due in Full at Registration |
| Program Fee | $25 |
| Transport | Included in cost. Optional roundtrip Bus transportation from Kaiser Roseville |
| Sample Schedule | Kaiser Schedule 2018 |
Camps for Teens
Bearskin Meadow Teen Camp
| Dates | Saturday, July 6- Sunday, July 14, 2019 |
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| Location | Bearskin Meadow Camp Near Kings Canyon National Park |
| Ages | Ages 14-17, or 13 entering High School |
| Duration | 9 days |
| Registration Deposit | $150 |
| Program Fee | Tier 1: $2,500 Tier 2: $1,250 Tier 3: Partial or Full Scholarship |
Round Trip Bus Transport (optional) Bus #1: San Francisco/Fresno to Camp Bus #2: Concord/Modesto to Camp | $150 Round Trip Bus Transportation |
| Sample Schedules and Packing List | Teen Camp 2018 Weekly Schedule Packing List for Bearskin Meadow Camp Programs 2019 Healthcare Team: |
Camp de los Niños
Contrary to the Spanish name, this camp is 100% in English. If you are looking for a program in Spanish, please look at Campamento Familiar en Español.
Camp de los Niños is a great option for participants who are looking for a shorter camp experience closer to the Bay Area.
| Dates | Monday, June 24- Saturday, 29, 2019 |
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| Location | YMCA Camp Loma Mar Loma Mar, CA |
| Ages | Ages 14-17 |
| Duration | 6 days |
| Registration Deposit | $150 |
| Program Fee | Tier 1: $2,000 Tier 2: $1,000 Tier 3: Partial or Full Scholarship |
| Transport (optional) | $75 Round Trip Bus Transportation |
| Sample Schedule and Packing List | 2019 Healthcare Team: Dr. Lisa Norlander, Dr. Tariq Ahmad |
Learn more about Camp de los Niños
Bearskin Meadow Buddy Camp
Campers with diabetes partner up with a friend, sibling, or cousin to share the excitement of camp. Ages 7-15 with AND without diabetes.
| Dates | Thursday, June 27- Wednesday, July 3, 2019 |
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| Location | Bearskin Meadow Camp Near Kings Canyon National Park |
| Ages | Ages 7-15 |
| Duration | 7 days |
| Registration Deposit | $150 |
| Program Fee (per person) | Tier 1: $1,700 Tier 2: $600 Tier 3: Partial or Full Scholarship |
Round Trip Bus Transport (optional) Bus #1: San Francisco/Fresno to Camp Bus #2: Concord/Modesto to Camp | $150 Round Trip Bus Transportation |
| Sample Schedules and Packing List | Buddy Camp 2018 Weekly Schedule Buddy Camp 2018 Daily Schedule Packing List for Bearskin Meadow Camp Programs 2019 Healthcare Team: |
Bearskin Meadow Leaders In Training – Year 1
Open to teens with or without diabetes. An additional application and phone interview is required for program acceptance. Those who participate in the Leaders-In-Training program gain valuable life skills through interactive workshops and activities. The program is designed to assist in the development of a strong foundation for adulthood including school, work, family and community, combined with the fun of camp. LIT 1 must be completed before beginning the LIT 2 program.
| Dates | Saturday, July 27- Thursday, August 8, 2019 |
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| Location | Bearskin Meadow Camp Near Kings Canyon National Park |
| Ages | Ages 16-17 |
| Duration | 13 days |
| Registration Deposit | $150 |
| Program Fee | Tier 1: $3,000 Tier 2: $1,500 Tier 3: Partial or Full Scholarship |
| Transport | Not Available |
| Packing List | Packing List for Bearskin Meadow Camp Programs |
Bearskin Meadow Leaders In Training – Year 2
| Dates | Saturday, June 22- Wednesday, July 3, 2019 |
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| Location | Bearskin Meadow Camp |
| Ages | Age 17 |
| Duration | 12 days |
| Registration Deposit | $150 |
| Program Fee | Tier 1: $3,000 Tier 2: $1,500 Tier 3: Partial or Full Scholarship |
| Transport | Not Available |
| Packing List | Packing List for Bearskin Meadow Camp Programs |
Altitude 14,505 (Mt. Whitney Program)
This specialty program takes teens with diabetes to the top of Mt. Whitney, the highest peak in the continental U.S. We will hike over 75 miles throughout our 10 days on the trail, all while educating and empowering our participants with T1D.
This program takes a large amount of preparation and commitment. Teens who are serious about commiting to this unique experience will submit a supplemental application and partake in a phone interview prior to acceptance, along with meeting pre-camp fitness goals to ensure readiness.
Dates* (*Pending permit approval in March) | Thursday, July 25- Tuesday, August 6, 2019 |
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| Location | Mt. Whitney We will start and end at Bearskin Meadow Camp, near Kings Canyon National Park |
| Ages | Ages 15-17 |
| Duration | 13 days (10 days on Trail) |
| Registration Deposit | $150 |
| Program Fee | $3,000 |
| Transport | Not Available |
| Packing | Packing lists and additional information will be provided upon enrollment and/or request. |
Camps for Families
Bearskin Meadow Family Camp
Diabetes affects the whole family, and we aim to address those challenges at our Family Camp programs. Family Camps are ideal for any family looking for more diabetes support and education, especially those with a child who is newly diagnosed or too young to attend an Independent Camp.
| Dates | 2 Sessions Available (Saturday-Thursday): Family Camp 1 – July 27-August 1, 2019 Family Camp 2 – August 3-8, 2019 |
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| Location | Bearskin Meadow Camp Near Kings Canyon National Park |
| Ages | All Ages |
| Duration | 6 days |
| Registration Deposit | $150 |
| Program Fee (per person) | Tier 1: $1,500 Tier 2: $600 per person for a family of 2 $500 per person for families of 3 or more Tier 3: Partial or Full Scholarship |
| Transport (optional) | None Provided |
| Sample Schedules and Packing List | Family Camp 1 2018 Weekly Schedule Family Camp 1 2018 Daily Schedule Family Camp 1 2018 Parent Education Schedule Packing List for Bearskin Meadow Camp Programs Family Camp 1: Dr. Saleh Adi, Dr. Shylaja Srinivasan, Dr. Avni Shah, Jeannine Freeman RN, NP, Nurse Jeannie Hickey Family Camp 2: Dr. Stephen Gitelman, Dr. Louise Greenspan, Nurse Jeannie Hickey, Dr. Justin Altschuler, Dr. Sarah Altschuler, Erin Heiser RN, CDE |
Family Weekend Retreats (Spring and Fall)
| Dates | Friday-Sunday Spring Retreat – March 15-17, 2019 Fall Retreat – October 25-27, 2019 |
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| Location | Spring Retreat Alliance Redwoods Conference Center, Occidental Fall Retreat |
| Ages | All Ages |
| Duration | 3 days |
| Registration Deposit | $150 |
| Program Fee (per person) | Tier 1: $400 Tier 2: $200 Tier 3: Partial or Full Scholarship |
| Transport (optional) | Not Available |
| Packing List | Weekend Programs Packing List |
Learn more about Family Weekend Retreats
Campamento Familiar en Español
For monolingual Spanish-speaking families. This program is generously sponsored by UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals, and enrollment is limited.
| Dates | Friday, February 8- Sunday, February 10, 2019 |
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| Location | Livermore |
| Ages | All Ages |
| Duration | 3 days |
| Register Here | Spanish Application – Inscribirse en Español aqui Assistance or questions, contact Bessy Merino at bessymerino@ymail.com or (415) 794-3720 |
| Program Fee | $25 per family |
| Transport (optional) | Bus Transportation available from Oakland and San Francisco |
Learn more about Campamento Familiar en Español
Camps for Adults
Adult Retreat at Bearskin Meadow Camp
Join us for a weekend filled with education, fun, and community in a beautiful setting. Bring your spouse, parents, siblings, friends, significant other, and any other person who supports your diabetes.
| Dates | Friday, August 9- Sunday, August 11, 2019 |
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| Location | Bearskin Meadow Camp Near Kings Canyon National Park |
| Ages | People with type 1 and their support systems: Adults Only, 18+ |
| Duration | 3 days |
| Program Fee | Tier 1: $250 for first person, $100 for additional people from the same household Tier 2 (students, current staff/volunteers): $50 |
| Transport | Not Available |
| Sample Packing List | Adult Retreat Packing List |
| Sample Schedule | Adult Retreat 2018 Schedule and Speakers 2019 Speakers to be announced in Spring! |
Cost Options and Information
For information about our three-tiered pricing model, click here.
Scholarships
Financial assistance is available to families who qualify through our robust Scholarship program. Scholarships enable those with hardships to pay as little as the registration deposit to attend any program. Click for more Scholarship Information!
Fundraise Your Camp Fee
You can also create a personal fundraising page at www.firstgiving.com/dyf to raise the camp fee after you register for camp. We are giving families time to fundraise through June 1st, 2019!
Registration Deposit
There is a $150 registration deposit required of all campers for most programs, $50 of which is non-refundable. Please contact our office at (925) 680-4994 to request special payment arrangements for this deposit.
Refund Policy
A cancellation at least 30 days prior to the start of your camp program will result in a full refund minus the $50 non-refundable deposit. We are unable to refund camp fees within the 30 days prior to camp, as we have already done the staff hiring and purchasing of program supplies, food, etc. needed for your camper(s) to attend.
We strongly encourage all participants to purchase the 3rd party insurance package described here to protect your registration fees should you need to cancel within 30 days of the start of your camp program. The insurance package can be purchased at the time of registration or separately online.