13th Annual KFCC Day Camp
JUNE 17-21, 2019
9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Kids For a Cure Club (KFCC) Day Camp is a summer day camp for children
with type 1 diabetes, established in 2006. It is staffed with health professionals,
counselors, and junior counselors trained in diabetes care. The KFCC Day
Camp is a great opportunity for children with type 1 diabetes to have
fun with other children who share their daily challenges.
Location:
Camp will be held at the Presbyterian Church of Fredericksburg, 810 Princess
Anne Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
The week includes:
ARTS ★ CRAFTS ★ ACTIVITIES ★ GAMES ★ NUTRITIONAL COACHING
Camp Fee & Application Policy:
The cost for camp is $175 for campers and $75 for Junior Counselors. This
includes snack, lunch, a t-shirt, camp picture, and the day’s activities.
Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
Camp requires a minimum of 10 campers and is limited to a maximum of 25
campers (children who have completed 1st grade – 12 years old).
Once 25 campers have been accepted, we will hold further applications
on a waiting list. Confirmation of camp acceptance will be sent via e-mail.
Important Dates:
- Application Deadline: May 31, 2019
- Payment Deadline: May 31, 2019
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Medical Form Deadline (completed by doctor and turned in): June 9, 2019
You cannot attend camp without medical form signed by your physician!
- Camper/Counselor Orientation: Sunday, June 9, 2019 from 2:00–4:00 p.m.
- Camp Orientation and Parent Meeting: Sunday, June 9, 2019 from 2:00-4:00 p.m.
About Kids for a Cure Club:
KFCC is a non-profit organization that was founded by the Mary Washington
Healthcare Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support Services staff
and parents of children with type 1 diabetes, as a means to provide diabetes
education to children with diabetes and social support programs such as camp.
Mission:
Our mission at camp is to increase the knowledge, skills, and diabetes
self-management proficiencies of children with diabetes in a fun and interactive
environment.
Diabetes Care:
Campers will be under the supervision of our highly trained camp staff,
consisting of pediatric RNs, CDEs, RDs and Certified Pump Trainers.
Sponsors:
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Aquia Evening Lions Club
Fredericksburg Lions Club
Stafford Lions Club
