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YMCA’s Camp Onyahsa, Univera Healthcare Partner For Upcoming Diabetes Camp

Kids and staff from last year’s Diabetes Camp pose for a picture. Submitted photo

The Jamestown Area YMCA’s Camp Onyahsa in partnership with Univera Healthcare in proud to announce the continuation of one of its special keystone camps — Diabetes Camp for Youth, which is scheduled to take place at Camp Onyahsa from Sunday, June 24 through Saturday, June 30.

This camp is free for all local-area children who are affected with Type-1 Diabetes. Non-diabetic siblings and friends may also attend this camp, but will be housed in separate quarters and some fees may be charged for these youth on a sliding scale. Scholarships are available, but are very limited, and early registration is recommended.

This amazing residential camping experience will provide enhanced health care, diabetes education, assistance with dietary guidelines, lessons in self-management, and all the action-packed fun of a traditional residential camping experience like boating and canoeing, sports, nature adventures and much, much more.

It will be led by the Onyahsa staff with support from a specialized medical team including diabetes nurses, a dietician, medical students, and type-1 cabin counselors. The program empowers youth to realize their potential is not limited by their medical condition.

YMCA Camp Onyahsa’s long-time director added this about this special camp; “The Yowidica program at Onyahsa is a great way for youth who have type-1 diabetes to enjoy traditional camp, with the security of knowing a professional medical team is here to care for their needs.”

This partnership between Univera Healthcare and YMCA Camp Onyahsa is one based upon mutually beneficial commitment and care for children and a passion for the betterment in their individual lives.

Any child who attends this camp will be better prepared to work with and tackle the challenges of Type-1 Diabetes.

For more information on the Y’s Diabetes Camp please contact the Camp’s office at 664-2802, ext. 238 or email the camp’s director of admissions at IMorales@jamestownymca.org

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