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Visit Our The Jack Rua Camp for Children with Diabetes (Camp Jack) Website
774-627-2506
90 Pond St.
Rehoboth, Massachusetts 02769
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
4 South Main St.
Fall River, MA
02721
CAMPER AGES: 5-14
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: The Jack Rua Camp for Children with Diabetes is a friendly place where youth with diabetes, their siblings and friends benefit from hands-on learning experiences in diabetes management and support within a fun and welcoming environment. Come have fun in the sun! Archery, Nature, sports, fitness, arts & crafts, special guests and themes and great field trips are just a few of the great activities we offer!
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Diabetes Self Management Education and Nutrition Classes
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Fine Arts/Crafts, Basketball, Football, Baseball, Weightloss, Soccer, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Archery&, Arts & Crafts, Nature, & Nutrition/Diabetes Management.
CAMP LOCATION: The Jack Rua Camp for Children with Diabetes is held at the beautiful Camp Buxton, located at 90 Pond Street in Rehoboth, MA.
CAMP FACILITIES: We have plenty of open space for sports and field activities, beautiful nature trails and river for exploration, an amphitheater and pavilion as well as our famous Gaga Pit (dodge ball pit).
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The Jack Rua Camp for Children with Diabetes is a friendly place where youth with diabetes, their siblings and friends benefit from hands-on learning experiences in diabetes management and support within a fun and welcoming environment.
Our mission is to foster friendships among children with diabetes, their siblings and friends through a safe, active program while enabling them to learn about and face the common challenges of diabetes.
Camp Jack is Accredited by the American Camp Association and is a member of the Diabetes Education and Camping Association. We have a Registered Nurse on site at all times and each of our staff are trained by a Certified Diabetes Educator. The program’s small enrollment and staff-to-camper ratio ensures a quality camp program in which the campers receive plenty of supervision from exceptional role models, take part in a variety of camp experiences and learn something new every day.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: CIT Positions Available
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial Assistance Available
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Every Friday we have "Family Friday." Parents are encouraged to visit camp for a cookout and fun activities.
OTHER CAMP INFO: -Registered Nurse (RN) on Site
-Local Pediatrician as the Camp Health Care Consultant
-Staff Who are Trained by a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE)
-Staff Members Certified in CPR and First Aid
-Policies and Procedures in Compliance with the MA Department of Public Health
-Designated Blood Glucose Testing Time and Location
-Diabetes Regimen Followed
-Appropriate Snacks and Drinks Provided
-Accredited Member of the American Camp Association (ACA)
-Member of the Diabetes Education and Camping Association (DECA)
Please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.facebook.com.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Camp Jack will run from July 6th-August 14th 2015.
Please refer to our website for full registration packet and parent handbook.
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