DYF programs are available all throughout the year for kids, teens, and families. Browse our schedule for dates and locations.
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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
Camps for Kids
Bearskin Meadow Buddy Camp
Campers are encouraged to bring their friends, sibling, or cousins to share the excitement of camp. Ages 7-15 with AND without diabetes.
| Dates | June 28-July 3, 2018 |
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| Location | Bearskin Meadow Camp Near Kings Canyon National Park |
| Ages | Ages 7-15 (type 1 & non-type 1 buddy) |
| Duration | 6 days |
| Registration Deposit | $150 |
| Partial Fee* | $925 per camper |
| Actual Fee* | $1,387 per camper |
Transport (optional)
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$150 Round Trip Bus Transportation |
| Sample Schedule
Packing List |
Daily Schedule 2017-Buddy Camp
Master Schedule 2017-Buddy Camp Healthcare Team: |
Bearskin Meadow Kids Camp
| Dates | July 6-13, 2018 |
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| Location | Bearskin Meadow Camp Near Kings Canyon National Park |
| Ages | Ages 7-13 |
| Duration | 8 days |
| Registration Deposit | $150 |
| Partial Fee* | $1,225 |
| Actual Fee* | $1,849 |
Transport (optional)
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$150 Round Trip Bus Transportation |
| Sample Schedule
Packing List |
Daily Schedule 2017-Kids Camp
Master Schedule 2017-Kids Camp Healthcare Team: |
Camp de los Niños
Contrary to the Spanish name, this camp is 100% English speaking- if you are looking for a monolingual program for families please look at Campamento Familiar en Espanol.
Camp de los Niños is a great option for participants who are looking for a shorter camp experience closer to the Bay Area.
| Dates | July 1-6, 2018 |
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| Location | *New Location* YMCA Camp Loma Mar Loma Mar, CA |
| Ages | Ages 7-13 |
| Duration | 6 days |
| Registration Deposit | $150 |
| Partial Fee* | $1,095 |
| Actual Fee* | $1,509 |
| Transport (optional) | $75 Round Trip Bus Transportation |
| Sample Schedule
Packing List |
Sample Camp Camp de los Ninos Schedule
Found in Handbook |
Camp Kaiser – By Invitation Only
Kaiser Roseville Pediatric Endocrinology sponsors this program each year, enrollment is restricted to Kaiser Roseville patients, as chosen by their care providers. Registration will open on April 1st for this program.
| Dates | September 28-30, 2018 |
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| Location | Camp Arroyo Livermore, CA |
| Ages | Ages 9-14 |
| Duration | 3 days |
| Registration Deposit | Payment due in Full at Registration |
| Partial Fee* | $25 |
| Actual Fee* | n/a |
| Transport (optional) | Included in cost. Roundtrip Bus transportation from Kaiser Roseville |
| Sample Schedule | Pending |
Camps for Teens
Bearskin Meadow Teen Camp
| Dates | July 18-27, 2018 |
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| Location | Bearskin Meadow Camp Near Kings Canyon National Park |
| Ages | Ages 14-17, or 13 entering High School |
| Duration | 10 days |
| Registration Deposit | $150 |
| Partial Fee* | $1,425 |
| Actual Fee* | $2,189 |
Transport (optional)
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$150 Round Trip Bus Transportation |
| Sample Schedule
Packing List |
Daily Schedule 2017-Teen Camp
Master Schedule 2017-Teen Camp Healthcare Team: |
Bearskin Meadow Buddy Camp
Campers are encouraged to bring their friends, sibling, or cousins to share the excitement of camp. Ages 7-15 with AND without diabetes.
| Dates | June 28-July 3, 2018 |
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| Location | Bearskin Meadow Camp Near Kings Canyon National Park |
| Ages | Ages 7-15 |
| Duration | 6 days |
| Registration Deposit | $150 |
| Partial Fee* | $925 per camper |
| Actual Fee* | $1,387 per camper |
Transport (optional)
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$150 Round Trip Bus Transportation |
| Sample Schedule Packing List |
Daily Schedule 2017-Buddy Camp
Master Schedule 2017-Buddy Camp Healthcare Team: |
Bearskin Meadow Leaders In Training – Year 1
Open to teens with or without diabetes. Application and phone/internet interview 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 LIT 2 program.
| Dates | July 29-August 10, 2018 |
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| Location | Bearskin Meadow Camp Near Kings Canyon National Park |
| Ages | Ages 16-17 |
| Duration | 13 days |
| Registration Deposit | $150 |
| Partial Fee* | $1,525 |
| Actual Fee* | $2,594 |
| Transport | Not Available |
| Packing List | Packing List |
Bearskin Meadow Leaders In Training – Year 2
| Dates | June 22-July 3, 2018 |
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| Location | Bearskin Meadow Camp Near Kings Canyon National Park |
| Ages | Ages 17 |
| Duration | 13 days |
| Registration Deposit | $150 |
| Partial Fee* | $1,025 |
| Actual Fee* | $2,594 |
| Transport | Not Available |
| Packing List | Packing List |
Camp de los Niños
Contrary to the Spanish name, this camp is 100% English speaking- if you are looking for a monolingual program for families please look at Campamento Familiar en Espanol.
Camp de los Niños is a great option for participants who are looking for a shorter camp experience closer to the Bay Area.
| Dates | July 1-6, 2018 |
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| Location | *New Location* YMCA Camp Loma Mar Loma Mar, CA |
| Ages | Ages 14-17, or 13 entering High School |
| Duration | 6 days |
| Registration Deposit | $150 |
| Partial Fee* | $1,095 |
| Actual Fee* | $1,509 |
| Transport (optional) | $75 Round Trip Bus Transportation |
| Sample Schedule
Packing List |
Sample Camp de los Ninos Schedule (Pending) |
Surf Day in Pacifica (Registration will open later in 2018)
| Dates | September (Pending Permit Approval)
Date to be Determined |
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| Location | Pacifica, CA |
| Ages | Ages 7-17 |
| Duration | 1 day |
| Registration Deposit | Payment Due In Full |
| Partial Fee* | $90 T1D, $75 each additional Buddy |
| Actual Fee* | $137 per surfer |
| Transport (optional) | None provided |
Tomales Bay Kayaking Adventure
| Dates | October 7, 2018 |
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| Location | Tomales Bay, CA |
| Ages | Ages 13-17 |
| Duration | 1 day |
| Registration Deposit | Payment due in Full |
| Partial Fee* | $95 |
| Actual Fee* | $95 |
| Transport (optional) | None provided |
Camps for Families
Bearskin Meadow Family Camp
Family Camp is ideal for any family especially those with a child who is newly-diagnosed, too young for Kids Camp or not ready for the independent Kids Camp Experience.
| Dates | 2 Sessions Available (Sunday-Friday): Family Camp 1 – July 29-August 3, 2018 Family Camp 2 – August 5-10, 2018 |
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| Location | Bearskin Meadow Camp Near Kings Canyon National Park |
| Ages | All Ages |
| Duration | 6 days |
| Registration Deposit | $150 |
| Partial Fee* | $1,350 for 2 $1,550 for 3 $1,950 for 4 + $400 each additional camper |
| Actual Fee* | $2,718 for 2 $3,877 for 3 $5,236 for 4 +$1,376 each additional camper |
| Transport (optional) | None Provided |
| Sample Schedule
Packing List |
Sample Family Camp Daily Schedule
Sample Family Camp Master Schedule Nurse Jeannie Hickey, at all sessions Family Camp 1: Family Camp 2: |
Family Weekend Retreats (Spring and Fall)
| Dates | Spring Retreat – March 9-11, 2018
Fall Retreat – October 26-28, 2018 |
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| Location | Spring Retreat- Alliance Redwoods Conference Center, Occidental
Fall Retreat – Camp Jones Gulch, La Honda |
| Ages | All Ages |
| Duration | 3 days |
| Registration Deposit | $150 |
| Partial Fee* | $400 for 2, $100 for each additional camper |
| Actual Fee* | $776 for 2, $388 for each additional camper |
| Transport (optional) | None Provided |
| Packing List | (Pending) |
Campamento Familiar en Español
For monolingual Spanish-speaking families- Sponsored by UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals
| Dates | February 9-11, 2018 |
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| Location | Camp Arroyo, Livermore |
| Ages | All Ages |
| Duration | 3 days |
| Register Here | |
| Partial Fee* | $25 per family |
| Actual Fee* | not applicable |
| Transport (optional) | Bus/Van Transportation limited availability |
Surf Day in Pacifica (Registration will open later in 2018)
| Dates | September (Pending Permit Approval)
Date to be Determined |
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| Location | Pacifica, CA |
| Ages | Ages 6-17 |
| Duration | 1 days |
| Registration Deposit | TBD |
| Partial Fee* | $90 T1D, $75 for each additional surfer |
| Actual Fee* | $137 per surfer |
| Transport (optional) | None provided |
Camps for Adults
Bearskin Meadow Adult Retreat
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 | July 13-15, 2018
Registration is OPEN! |
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| Location | Bearskin Meadow Camp Near Kings Canyon National Park |
| Ages | People with type 1 and their support systems: Adult Only, 18+ |
| Duration | 3 days |
| Cost: One Person | $200 |
| Each additional person within a group | $50 |
| Subsidized Cost:
Students, Current Staff, and Current Volunteers, or an “as needed” basis |
$30 |
| Transport (optional) | None Provided |
| Conference Topics Include:
Technology, the future of diabetes, how to support people with diabetes, alcohol and drugs with diabetes, pregnancy with diabetes, etc.
Sample Schedule – BMC Adult Retreat
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Confirmed Speakers (More to come!)
Justin Altschuler: Bio here Lisa Norlander: Bio here Lorraine Stiehl: Bio here and co-author of What to Do When Your Partner Has Diabetes: A Survival Guide Susan Guzman: Bio here Sharri Shafer: Bio here , author of “Diabetes and Carb Counting for Dummies” (2017) T1D Sugar Mommas: learn more Dogs4Diabetics – D4D learn More
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Scholarship Information
Partial Fee
You do not have to apply for this option – it is available to all families that need a reduced fee. Thanks to donations from individuals, corporations, community organizations and through fundraising events, DYF is happy to offer a subsidized fee.
Actual Fee
This fee represents all actual costs associated with operating the program; including insurance, utilities, full-time and seasonal personnel, staff training, food, program supplies, transportation, facilities, and maintenance. By choosing to pay the Actual Fee, DYF can help send more kids and families to camp.
Scholarship Request
Financial assistance is available to families who qualify and enables 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 September 1st, 2018!
There is a $150 registration deposit required of all campers, please contact the office at (925) 680-4994 ext. 105 if you require special payment arrangements.
Refund Policy
DYF will refund $100 of the $150 deposit ($50 non-refundable) for cancellations received in writing or by phone 14 days prior to the start of the session. Thereafter, no portion of the deposit is refundable, unless it is for a documented medical reason.