Parents

So…you’re sending little Jimmie/Janie to camp. We know how scary that can be. Maybe this is the first time that they have been out of your sight for longer than 24 hours and farther away than the neighbor two houses down. Don’t worry, we’ve been doing this a long time. Here are some things that might make the adjustment a little easier on you:

*Our volunteers are not just anyone to come walk off the street. Many of our volunteers either have diabetes themselves or are the parent of a child with diabetes. Why is this important? Because it means that they understand the unique challenges diabetes presents and are equipped with the knowledge and know-how to tackle those issues.

*Who is your doctor? Chances are that they spend some time up at camp. Although not all of our volunteers are medically trained, at Camp Colorado we make sure that we have a stellar group of certified diabetes educators, endocrinologists, and physicians on duty around the clock. The primary concern of our “Senior Medical Team” is to make sure that your child is safe and their diabetes is being managed in a conservative manner that enables your child to maximize fun and minimize danger.

*When was the last time that you had a “diabetes free” week? As parents, it’s important to be involved in your children’s lives and make sure they are safe; this is even more true and more difficult with a child with diabetes. Although it’s hard to send your child to a friends house for the night, it’s necessary for them to grow as individuals and for you to have some “me” time. Camp is a week of “me” time. Go to the spa with your girlfriends for a mani/pedi, spend an inordinate amount of time on the golf course with your work buddies. This is your time as well; spend it wisely.