Halethorpe, Md., July 28, 2009 – Enrollment is now open for the Fall 2009 edition of the Adventures For The Cure Extreme Weekend for Children with Diabetes 3-day camp to be held November 13–15 at the NorthBay Adventure Camp in North East, Maryland.
The Extreme Weekend is for ages 12 through 18 co-ed with type 1 diabetes and is set to offer a unique experience that will entertain, educate and engage the campers at the beautiful facilities of NorthBay Adventure Camp located along the Chesapeake Bay.
The camp’s director Ron DeNunzio stated, “Our mission is to provide children with diabetes the opportunity to maximize their ability to perform at their highest level in all areas of sports, fitness and life activities while maintaining intensive glucose control necessary for proper diabetes management. This diabetes camp is like no other as it’s geared towards proper diabetes management in the environment of sports and other extreme activities. Unlike most other camps, Extreme Weekend does allow ages 15-18 to be campers. This is a very critical age for teenagers with diabetes.”
The camp coincides with World Diabetes Day held annually each November 14. Introduced by International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the World Health Organization in 1991, World Diabetes Day has been celebrated by diabetes representative organizations worldwide ever since. During this very special weekend, children will be shown anything is possible with diabetes as long as one has the right skills and knowledge. During the weekend adventure, children will be able to learn from skilled athletes with diabetes – ultramarathon cyclists, marathon runners, triathletes, and others who are actively involved in high activity levels and sports while maintaining intensive diabetes management. DeNunzio adds, “There are no other camps in the United States that offer all of this in such an informative format in such a beautiful setting.” 
After attending her first Extreme Weekend, 16-year-old camper Kelsey McGill (pictured left) had this to say about the camp, “I wasn’t very good about checking [blood sugar levels] before attending camp but the nurses were extremely encouraging in helping me be proactive with my diabetes. Now I check probably three more times than before I attended camp and my sugar levels have improved significantly.”
With a staff of medical expertise, experienced coaches and athletes with diabetes, the goal is to enhance the lives of children with diabetes and to further educate them on critical team-building development skills. The adventure camp offers participants a fun and safe challenges such as rope courses, a climbing wall, nature trails and an environmental education center coupled with open group discussions. By leading through example and education, children are encouraged to get involved with sports after completing the camp. Participants will learn the valuable benefits of exercise and sports from individuals who are highly qualified and who are actively involved with the Diabetes Exercise Sports Association (DESA) and other diabetes organizations.
Location:
Extreme Weekend for Children with Diabetes camp is held at the NorthBay facility in Elk Neck State Park, North East, Maryland.
Ages:
Available for campers age 12-19 coed (must turn 12 by September 1, 2009).
Dates:
November 13 – 15, 2009.
Cost:
$180 ($160 for room and board, plus $20 non-refundable registration fee) per camper.
Scholarships:
Financial assistance is available based on need. For more information, please visit the http://www.adventuresforthecure.com/extremeweekend.html
About Adventures For The Cure
Adventures For The Cure (AFC), a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization and USA Cycling club which exists to raise awareness for diabetes, to show those diagnosed with diabetes and their families how leading a healthy and active lifestyle can move you beyond your perceived limits, and to raise funds for diabetes research. The organization also raises awareness and funds for other causes that the board of directors has selected. For more details, visit http://adventuresforthecure.com.
For more details, visit our website to view pictures from our previous weekend adventure: http://www.adventuresforthecure.com/extremeWeekend.html
For more information, contact:
Ron DeNunzio, Director – Extreme Weekend
rwdenunzio@msn.com or (717) 471-4636
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