Camp Trios - July 16-18, 2024

"The best week of summer!"

Camp Trios is a summer day camp program for children diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. Campers are children ages 6 to 14 and mentors are ages 15 to 18. The goal of this three-day camp, the first of its kind in the Tri-Cities, is to teach participants about their diagnosis and provide them with tools for managing it in a way that doesn't limit their daily lives.

CAMP TRIOS 2024 REGISTRATION
REGISTRO de CAMP TRIOS

Mission

Make a difference in the lives of children with Type 1 Diabetes so they have the opportunity to live healthy life
Provide a safe learning environment to promote self-discipline and responsibility

Objectives

Provide a safe, healthy, fun environment by partnering with physicians, nurses, diabetes educators, dietitians, staff, and volunteers
Provide education that expands the knowledge and understanding of diabetes
Improve self-diabetes management by regularly making better choices and ultimately improving overall health

Goals

Educate children regarding their diabetes, while promoting independence, self-discipline, and responsibility
Offer opportunities for children and families to meet others who are facing the same challenges
Provide an ongoing network of resources to support children with Type 1 Diabetes and their families
Empower children to recognize limitless opportunities when diabetes is properly managed
Build lifelong relationships between the children, staff, volunteers, and parents/guardians

The Program

3-day summer camp, from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
70 kids, includes campers age 6-14 and mentors age 15-18
Educational activities, healthy meals/snacks, and physical activities
Recruitment is done through school nurses and physician practices
Submitted applications for the camp are reviewed by a panel
Those who are unable to pay the registration fee may receive a scholarship (no child is turned away)
Trained physicians and other healthcare providers are on site with campers at all times

Camp Activities

Educational, age-appropriate activities for self-managing diabetes
Healthy and carefully chosen mid-day meal and two snacks are provided each day and monitored by a registered dietitian
Afternoons consist of monitored physical exercise, including fun group activities at the Southridge Sports Complex and Tri-City Court Club
A physician and trained staff are present during afternoon activities for emergencies
Families are invited to participate in the third day closing activities, which include door prizes, student recognition, and awards

Diabetes and Nutrition Education
3730 Plaza Way, Suite 6600
Kennewick, WA 99338
509-221-5442
Trios.DiabetesEducation@trioshealth.org