A Day Camp for Children with Diabetes in Central Texas
Who Can Go to Camp?
Children with diabetes and their siblings, ages 4 through 17.
When is Camp Bluebonnet?
June 17-21, 2013
M-Th 8:45 am - 3:30 pm
Friday 8:45 am - 12:30 pm
Check in at 8:30 am
When is the Parent Orientation Meeting?
DC Auditorium
Dell Childrens' Hospital
4900 Mueller Blvd
Austin, TX 78723
If you are unable to attend the orientation please go over the the presentation below carefully before camp. Camp T-shirts can be picked up on Monday morning upon arrival at Peaceable Kingdom.
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Where is Camp Bluebonnet?
-Camp Bluebonnet is held at the beautiful Peaceable Kingdom Retreat for Children
in Youngsport, Texas an hour northwest of Austin and west of Salado on FM 2484.
-Bus transportation is offered from three locations in Austin.
What is the purpose of Camp Bluebonnet?
- Camp Bluebonnet provides an enjoyable day camp experience for children with diabetes
whose unique health needs are provided for in an active, fun environment where diabetes
is the norm rather than the exception.
- Diabetes education is provided for children and families with the goal of improving quality
of life and prevention of long term complications.
- Camp Bluebonnet participants form long lasting friendships that provide support and reassurance
which helps participants know that they are not the only ones living with diabetes.
- Because diabetes affects the whole family, the whole family is encouraged to participate in camp.
- Camp is fun! Smiles abound on the faces of Camp Bluebonnet campers!
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| A project of the Junior League of Austin |
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