Dyf Diabetes Youth Families (DYF)

SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS: During the summer, DYF operates resident camp programs for children, teens, families and adults affected by type 1 diabetes. Bearskin Meadow Camp, DYFs largest program, is located on public land within the Sequoia National Forest, Giant Sequoia National Monument, under the supervision of the U.S. Forest Service. This camp provides programs all summer long with specific sessions for children, teens, families and adults. Camp de los Nios, DYFs second largest program, is also a resident camp program operated at YMCA Camp Loma Ma. Finally, DYF's Adventure Programs throughout Caifornia include backpacking progrgams, a biennial multi-sport adventure program, a biennial Mt. Whitney backpacking trip called Altitude 14,505, and an annual Community Whitewater rafting program. All summer programs are dedicated to offering exceptional education and enduring support to the type 1 diabetes community.YEAR ROUND OVERNIGHT PROGRAMS: DYF provides weekend education programs at multiple locations throughout the Bay Area including Livermore, La Honda, Occidental and more. Year round overnight programs include: Family Retreat Weekends; a Kids Camp operated in conjunction with Kaiser Permanente; and Campamento Familiar, for Spanish-language families, operated in partnership with UCSF Benioff Childrens Hospital. The weekend programs are designed to provide families with an intense educational and recreational experience resulting in gained skills and knowledge in the areas of diabetes management and family functioning.Other programs: DYF provides education, support and recreational activities in a variety of locations throughout Northern California. These include: The Bay Area Diabetes Summit; Community Activity Programs; and other outdoor recreational and educational programs. In addition, DYF provides in-person and virtual support programs and an online support community for parents of people with type 1 diabetescalled BraveBuddies.