Panther Day Camp

Diabetes Association of Pierce County

The only day camp in Washington state dedicated to children with Type-1 diabetes, Panther Day Camp is a unique and life-changing opportunity. Campers will be able to build relationships with others who have shared similar experiences, learn more about the condition of diabetes in order to lead a healthy, confident life, and also enjoy fun recreational and educational activities.

Transportation out to Camp Berachah is available at the following locations:

  • St. Clair Hospital, Lakewood
  • Allenmore Hospital, Tacoma
  • South Hill Mall, Puyallup
  • Kmart, Spanaway
  • St. Francis Hospital, Federal Way

Financial assistance is available. Contact Ruth Ann Ruff, Director of the Diabetes Association of Pierce County, for questions about the camp at dapcpantherdaycamp@gmail.com.

 

For more information, call 253-272-5134

Program details
Time All Day
Cost FREE
Scholarships available
Grade K—7
Dates Jul 27—Jul 31
Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Location Camp Berachah
19830 SE 328th Pl, Auburn, WA
Tacoma, WA 98092

Diabetes Association of Pierce County

<p> Diabetes Association of Pierce County offers a week long day camp for children with Type 1 diabetes who are between the ages of 4 to 13 years old.  Our camp, "Panther Day Camp" will run Monday, July 27 through Friday, July 31, 2015.  Panther Day Camp allows campers to meet other children living with Type 1 diabetes and talk to adults who have grown up with Type 1 diabetes.</p> <p> Activities focus on having fun and making friends while including diabetes education.  Staffed by medical volunteers with the Diabetes Association of Pierce County.</p> <p> Please contact the Diabetes Association of Pierce County office at:  (253)272-5134 to request a camper registration packet.  Camper registration packet also includes scholarship and transportation information.</p> <p> Deadline for returning completed camper registration packets is Monday, June 1, 2015.  </p> <p> To view pictures of Panther Day Camp 2014, please visit our facebook page at:   Facebook.com/pantherdaycamp  </p>

Panther Day Camp

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