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GGBR needs your help to develop “camperships” for kids with diabetes to attend summer camp!

Horseback riding, canoeing, wall climbing, crafts, swimming, a two story slide, archery, marksmanship, ropes course, a zip line, repelling, nature hikes, sports...and diabetes. One just naturally follows the other at Iowa's Camp for children with diabetes known as Camp Hertko Hollow located just north of Boone.
The campers, youths between the ages of 6 and 18, are also exposed to additional educational sessions - using games and visual aids with a healthy dose of fun - to help them learn about managing their diabetes.

"Parents are very appreciative of the opportunity for their child to attend summer camp and have an enjoyable experience while learning life long skills to manage diabetes," said Vivian Murray, camp director since 1970.
During two week-long sessions, campers experience the four goals of the camp: recreation, regulation, education and fun.
Learning is just par for the course at Camp Hertko Hollow thanks to new knowledge and good role models among staff (who are also diabetic), many times children will give themselves their first insulin injection, try a new injection site, or change their own insulin pump at the camp, said Murray.

Last summer's camp staff included 10 physicians, 13 nurses, four dietitians, four pharmacists, eight pharmacy students from Drake University, 27 Iowa State University dietetic interns, three nursing students, and 39 counselors, most who have diabetes themselves.
"All of these persons volunteered one to two weeks in order to help youth with diabetes learn about this chronic disease," said Murray.

Overall, a record total 337 campers attended Camp Hertko Hollow's 39th summer and 88 percent needed financial assistance with the entire camp fee of $650 per week, Murray said.
"No child is turned away because of inability to pay the camp fee," said Murray. "We are constantly fundraising to sponsor children."

The camp is also able to save money by having a staff comprised of all volunteers, in addition to donated supplies from pharmaceutical, diabetes device companies and food stores.
Camp Hertko Hollow, Inc., accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and a member of the Diabetes Education and Camping Association (DECA), is run by an independent Iowa corporation.

For more information, go to the website www.CampHertkoHollow.com.

Donations to Camp Hertko and the Great Galena Balloon Race are tax deductible.

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	Send a Kid to JD Camp GGBR needs your help to develop “camperships” for kids with diabetes to attend summer camp! Horseback riding, canoeing, wall climbing, crafts, swimming, a two story slide, archery, marksmanship, ropes course, a zip line, repelling, nature hikes, sports...and diabetes. One just naturally follows the other at Iowa's Camp for children with diabetes known as Camp Hertko Hollow located just north of Boone. The campers, youths between the ages of 6 and 18, are also exposed to additional educational sessions - using games and visual aids with a healthy dose of fun - to help them learn about managing their diabetes. "Parents are very appreciative of the opportunity for their child to attend summer camp and have an enjoyable experience while learning life long skills to manage diabetes," said Vivian Murray, camp director since 1970. During two week-long sessions, campers experience the four goals of the camp: recreation, regulation, education and fun. Learning is just par for the course at Camp Hertko Hollow thanks to new knowledge and good role models among staff (who are also diabetic), many times children will give themselves their first insulin injection, try a new injection site, or change their own insulin pump at the camp, said Murray. Last summer's camp staff included 10 physicians, 13 nurses, four dietitians, four pharmacists, eight pharmacy students from Drake University, 27 Iowa State University dietetic interns, three nursing students, and 39 counselors, most who have diabetes themselves. "All of these persons volunteered one to two weeks in order to help youth with diabetes learn about this chronic disease," said Murray. Overall, a record total 337 campers attended Camp Hertko Hollow's 39th summer and 88 percent needed financial assistance with the entire camp fee of $650 per week, Murray said. "No child is turned away because of inability to pay the camp fee," said Murray. "We are constantly fundraising to sponsor children." The camp is also able to save money by having a staff comprised of all volunteers, in addition to donated supplies from pharmaceutical, diabetes device companies and food stores. Camp Hertko Hollow, Inc., accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and a member of the Diabetes Education and Camping Association (DECA), is run by an independent Iowa corporation. For more information, go to the website www.CampHertkoHollow.com. Donations to Camp Hertko and the Great Galena Balloon Race are tax deductible. Send a Kid to Camp Application