Managing Diabetes At Camp

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

3:15 PM - 4:15 PM East Coast USA Time

Room: 310

Speaker(s)

Christine Lally

RN, CDCES, School Liaison
Hassenfeld Children's Hospital at NYU Langone Medical Center, Pediatric Diabetes Center
Rivkah Reichmann

Associate Director
Camp Simcha Special
Mushka Nathanson

RN
Hassenfeld Children's Hospital at NYU Langone

Type 1 diabetes is one of the most common childhood chronic diseases, affecting 1 in 400 children and teens. It is possible for campers with type 1 diabetes to be safely managed at a mainstream camp, with proper planning and supports. This session will provide non-medically focused camps an understanding of best practices for training staff in type 1 diabetes management. You will learn tangible ways to be inclusive of children living with type 1 diabetes to allow them to thrive in a mainstream camp environment.