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Summer Camps, Adventure Programs, Year-Round Weekend Retreats
Tiered Pricing & Scholarship Information
2023 Printable DYF Program Flyer
Summer Camps
Located in California’s beautiful Sequoia National Forest, our Bearskin Meadow campus has provided an exceptional camp experience for kids & families with type 1 diabetes for over 60 years.
Family Camp is a week of recreational activities and diabetes education for children and teens (0-17) with T1D and their family members.
| Family Camp 1
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July 22-27 | Tier 1: $1,200/person
Tier 2: $600/person Tier 3: Scholarships Available |
Bearskin Meadow Camp | All Ages |
| Family Camp 2
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July 29-August 3 | Tier 1: $1,200/person
Tier 2: $600/person Tier 3: Scholarships Available |
Bearskin Meadow Camp | All Ages |
Family Camp Flipped has the same great programs as our Family Camp, but is designed for family members, friends, and partners supporting an adult with T1D.
| Family Camp Flipped
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July 29-August 3 | Tier 1: $1,200/person
Tier 2: $600/person Tier 3: Scholarships Available |
Bearskin Meadow Camp | All Ages |
Camp de los Niños is located in the Santa Cruz Mountains and offers all the summer camp fun, closer to the San Francisco Bay Area.
| Camp de los Niños
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July 31-August 5 | Tier 1: $2,200
Tier 2: $1,100 Tier 3: Scholarships Available |
Loma Mar | Ages 7-17 |
Kids Camp offers a safe, comfortable, and fun away-from-home experience for kids with T1D. Enjoy classic camp experiences such as swimming, archery, arts & crafts, games, dances, campfires and more…with a side of diabetes education!
| Kids Camp
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June 25-30 | Tier 1: $1,800
Tier 2: $900 Tier 3: Scholarships Available |
Bearskin Meadow Camp | Ages 7-13 |
Buddy Camp is a unique program built for kids who want to share the diabetes camp experience with a buddy or sibling that does not have T1D.
| Buddy Camp
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June 18-22 | Tier 1: $1,800
Tier 2: $900 Tier 3: Scholarships Available |
Bearskin Meadow Camp | Ages 7-15 |
Teen Camp is designed to support the lifestyle and social interests of high-school aged teenagers living with type 1 diabetes. Teens will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities, including sports, visual arts, performing arts, and wilderness, and engage in new experiences together with friends.
| Teen Camp
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July 8-16 | Tier 1: $2,900
Tier 2: $1,450 Tier 3: Scholarships Available |
Bearskin Meadow Camp | Ages 13-17 |
Leaders in Training programs are for older teens with or without diabetes who are ready to take the next step in developing their leadership skills.
| LIT 1 | July 24-August 3 | Tier 1: $3,300
Tier 2: $1,650 Tier 3: Scholarships Available |
Bearskin Meadow Camp | Ages 16-17 |
| LIT 2 (previous LIT program experience required) | June 14-22 | Tier 1: $3,100
Tier 2: $1,550 Tier 3: Scholarships Available |
Bearskin Meadow Camp | Ages 17 |
Adventure Programs
Our adventure programs in California’s High Sierra wilderness take you further into the outdoors and empower you to take the next step in your diabetes self-management journey.
*Program dates and exact locations are subject to change based on permits.
The Family Adventure Program is an introductory backpacking program ideal for one youth living with T1D, and a parent or guardian, who are ready to challenge themselves on a great adventure outdoors!
| Family Adventure Program 1
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June 10-15* | Tier 1: $2,750 for 1 adult + 1 child
Tier 2: $1,375 for 1 adult + 1 child Tier 3: Scholarships Available |
High Sierra Wilderness | Youth 10-14 plus parent |
| Family Adventure Program 2 | June 17-23* | Tier 1: $3,200 for 1 adult + 1 child
Tier 2: $1,600 for 1 adult + 1 child Tier 3: Scholarships Available |
High Sierra Wilderness | Youth 14-17 plus parent |
The Teen Backpacking Program is a backpacking adventure for teens who love or want to learn how to backpack while managing their diabetes. This program is for those who want to push themselves and accomplish something challenging while building community.
| Teen Backpacking Program | June 28-July 7* | Tier 1: $2,750
Tier 3: Scholarships Available |
High Sierra Wilderness | Ages 13-15 |
Altitude 14,505: 2023 sees the return of the Adventure Program’s flagship expedition! This is an intense two-week backpacking trip, where older teens will journey ~70 miles through the High Sierra wilderness with the goal of summiting the tallest mountain in the contiguous United States: Mt. Whitney.
| Altitude 14,505 | July 12-26* | Tier 1: $3,025
Tier 3: Scholarships Available |
Mt.Whitney | Ages 15-17 |
NEW! Adult Backpacking: A backpacking trip for adults with T1D and an optional support person: sibling, partner, friend, etc.
| Adult Backpacking | August 6-11 | Tier 1: $900/person
Tier 2: $450/person Tier 3: Scholarships Available |
Bearskin Meadow Camp to Sequoia National Park | Ages 18+ |
*Participants of the Adult Backpacking trip are also eligible to register for the Adult Retreat Aug 4-6.
DYF Community Whitewater Rafting Trip: All DYF community members, past, present and future, are invited to join us in this fun weekend of camping and whitewater rafting!
| Community Whitewater Rafting Trip | September 1-3 | Tier 1: $600/person
Tier 2: $300/person Tier 3: Scholarships Available |
Lotus, CA | Ages 10 and up |
Year-Round Weekend Retreats
Held in various locations including the Bay Area, participants will build community as they enjoy numerous camp activities and learn about the latest in diabetes management from our team of health-care professionals.
Our Family Retreat weekends are located in the Bay Area and they are the perfect opportunity to experience a dose of Family Camp closer to home.
| Spring Family Retreat | March 17-19 | Tier 1: $500/person
Tier 2: $250/person Tier 3: Scholarships Available |
Mt. Gilead, Sebastopol | All Ages |
| Fall Family Retreat | October 20-22 | Tier 1: $500/person
Tier 2: $250/person Tier 3: Scholarships Available |
Camp Jones Gulch, La Honda | All Ages |
Campamento Familiar en Español is the same great programming and excellent diabetes education as our weekend Family Retreats, but all in Spanish!
| Campamento Familiar Spring Session | February 10-12 | Sliding Scale: $25 and up for full family
Tier 3: Scholarships Available |
Camp Arroyo, Livermore | All Ages |
The Adult Retreat is a weekend camp for adults with T1D and optional support people: siblings, partners, friends, parents, etc. This weekend program will re-invigorate you, connect you with other T1D adults, and allow you to brush up your diabetes management skills.
| Adult Retreat | August 4-6 | Tier 1: $500
Tier 2: $250 Tier 3: Scholarships Available |
Bearskin Meadow Camp | Ages 18+ |
*Participants of the Adult Retreat are also eligible to register for the Adult Backpacking trip August 6-11.
We hope to see you at our 2023 programs!
If you have any questions about these programs, please reach out to the DYF Team at info@dyf.org or (925) 680-4994.
2023 Covid-19 Guidelines at DYF Programs:
Per Fresno County guidelines, being fully vaccinated and boosted reduces the risk of hospitalization and death from COVID. In respect for your family’s health and safety, all DYF staff and volunteers will be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. It is recommended but not required that all campers be fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID for the protection of our participants and our community.
Camp is a congregate setting, and we know that infectious diseases are more likely to spread when many people gather together. We also know that gathering, getting together, and building community is a critical part of our health, and of managing diabetes. Therefore, we want to make sure that when we do gather, we do so safely.
Our COVID-19 policies for 2023 programs will be adjusted as needed with current information from the CDC, state and local health authorities, and under the leadership of our Healthcare Professional Advisory Board.
Should you have any concerns about these guidelines and you no longer feel comfortable attending a DYF program, we will provide you with a full refund minus the $50 non-refundable deposit and the corresponding processing fee.