More information listed below including; pricing, activities and programming! Please review this information and if you have any additional question after this information please email Family Camp with any questions.

At the core of Family Camp are the amazing families that make this weekend so special. Families make connections with others who live near by, have children in similar age groups and understand the impact Type 1 Diabetes has on the entire family. Family Camp weekend gives participants an opportunity to hear from knowledgeable experts in various diabetes related topics, gather in small groups for informal discussion based breakouts and have fun in community with others.

ConnecT1D Family Camp proudly accommodates all families and volunteers with celiac disease. In fact, our entire event is 100% gluten free.

A sample agenda could include such topics as:

• Breakout groups with parents/caregivers of children of similar ages.

• Presentations on topics ranging from the latest in T1D research/technology; social emotional impacts on children and families with T1D; tips and tricks for T1D lifestyle

• Vendor fair featuring the latest diabetes technology, gear and local businesses.

• Family activities like crafts, mini golf, disc golf, hikes, canoeing and more.

Signing up is easier than a 3:00 AM blood sugar check.

FAMILY CAMP IS MADE POSSIBLE BY DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS

Family Camp Volunteers are an integral part of Family Camp Weekend. As a volunteer you can lead arts and crafts, lead a morning yoga session, be a part of the type 1 community bringing families together for a weekend of connection and adventure in one of these roles:

• Counselor-in-Training (9-12th grade)

• Lead Counselor (18+)

• Event Volunteer (18+)

Camp is awesome because of the counselors. You can help change a life for a kid with Type 1 Diabetes and their family.

NEW INFORMATION: Counselor in Training Program!

This year we will be providing two options for Youth Campers at the ConnecT1D Family Camp. Youth who are in 9-12th grade (under 18) will have the opportunity to serve as a CIT. If your camper is interested in this option, please have them fill out this volunteer application form HERE. If campers are not interested in volunteering as a CIT, they have the option to attend camp as a camper.

Family Camp is planned by a core group of volunteers on the Family Camp Committee. Please contact us as the link above if you’re interested in joining our core volunteers who make Family Camp possible.

Guide to ConnecT1D Family Camp

If you’ve never been to a weekend-long event like the ConnecT1D Family Camp, here’s an idea what to expect: 

For Parents: There will be programming for parents on various diabetes-related topics throughout the weekend. The formal programming begins Saturday morning after breakfast and ends right before lunch on Sunday. However, the weekend officially begins on Friday night and you won’t want to miss registration and ice breaker activities. ConnecT1D Family Camp is an opportunity for you to meet other parents and for your child to meet other children as well as their counselors. 

The topics for the parents programming were selected by the volunteer committee based on the feedback provided in our community survey. They include topics as diverse as school safety, research updates, new technology, the emotional impact of diabetes on families, and others. There will be a panel of Type 1 teens who will share their perspectives on growing up with diabetes and taking ownership of their diabetes management. The weekend provides the opportunity to meet and bond with other families that know and understand the challenges and successes of parenting a child with Type 1 Diabetes. There will be ample opportunities to share your tips and strategies as well as ask about the challenges your family is currently facing.

For Children: There is a robust children’s program for the weekend. Your children will be supervised by volunteers that have experience with Type 1 Diabetes. Before the beginning of each session, there will be a formal handoff to the counselors that ensures your child is being supervised throughout the weekend, either by you or the volunteers. All volunteers have undergone a Washington State background check. 

Our children and youth groups are grouped by age and will participate in a wide variety of activities including arts and crafts, games, and nature hikes. Whether your child has diabetes or is a sibling of someone with diabetes, they will spend the weekend hanging out with friends that understand what it is like to be in a family impacted by diabetes.

Counselors do not assist with blood glucose checking, but we do have an on-site medical lead who can assist as needed. Scheduled testing and snack breaks are built into the day. If your child is able to check on their own and is low, counselors will have low supplies treat lows. If your child is not able to check on their own, a counselor or medical lead will assist them with checking. We train our counselors to err on the side of caution and they will provide glucose tabs or juice “in the field” or in transit to the lodge on a case by case basis supported by our on-site medical lead.

Accommodations and Meals: Accommodations are lodge-style housing with at least one full/queen size bed per room, as well as bunk beds. Bed linens and towels are provided. Meals will be family style in a dining hall. Carbohydrate counts will be provided for all meals, as always use your best judgement for provided carbs counts. The entire weekend is gluten free to accommodate attendees with celiac disease. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be provided on Saturday and breakfast and lunch will be provided on Sunday. You’ll be responsible for your own dinner on Friday evening.

Fee Structure and FAQs

Family Camp fees are offered in a Tiered Pricing system. Tiered Pricing is a personal pricing system that many camps across the country are using. Camp Leo + ConnecT1D does careful cost analysis and works hard to keep fee increases to a minimum, while at the same time the costs to run a high-quality program continue to increase. 

You will find two different Family Camp prices. You get to choose the one that best fits your family’s ability to pay. Please consider selecting the highest price your family is able to afford. By doing so, you’ll not only help cover the true cost of running camp, but also protect every Family’s opportunity to build community and support with others living with type 1 diabetes. 

Registration Fee Structure: Registration costs will vary based on the following categories and tier. Full and Partial scholarships are available, see more for information on tier)

ADULT (18+): Fee: $350 - $415 (which includes the $100 deposit)

YOUTH (13-17): Fee: $250- $325

CHILD (4-12): Fee: $250- $325

INFANT (0-3):Fee: $100 - $115

• Tier 1 | Program Cost - registration is the true cost per person attending camp.

• Tier 2 | Subsidized registration, allows families to register at a fraction of the cost (this option is available through generous grant and donor support).

• Tier 3 | Scholarships (provided by generous grant and donor support): Scholarship deposit: $100. Families with limited incomes and/or facing economic hardship, may apply for a scholarship to cover part or all of remaining fees. Proof of income must be submitted at time of application. Scholarship applications will be processed on a first come, first served basis. If deposit is a barrier to apply, may request a scholarship deposit waiver by contacting Executive Director

Thank you to our Program Sponsors!

frequently asked questions

To help you prepare for the weekend, we’ve compiled some Frequently Asked Questions about ConnecT1D Family Camp. Have a question that’s not listed below? Please email us at our family camp Director.

Where are we staying?

Warm Beach Camp provides lodge-style housing with an en suite bathroom. Bed linens and towels are provided, but don’t forget your favorite personal toiletries.

Where is Warm Beach Camp?

Warm Beach Camp is located about 50 miles north of Seattle, near Stanwood, Washington. The camp address is 20800 Marine Drive, Stanwood, WA 98292

Directions coming from the North (Mt. Vernon, Bellingham)

• Going south on I-5, take exit 212 (Stanwood/Camano Island).

• Turn right onto Hwy 532 and travel approximately 5 1/4 miles west to Stanwood.

• Turn left at the 4th light onto 88th Ave NW and go 1/4 mile to stop sign.

• Turn right onto Marine Drive and travel south for approximately 4 miles to Warm Beach Camp entrance on the right.

Directions coming from the South (Marysville, Everett, Seattle)

• Going north on I-5, take exit 206 (172nd St NE).

• Turn left onto 172nd St NE, cross over the freeway, and proceed approximately 2 1/4 miles to the stop sign.

• Turn right onto Hwy 531 (Lakewood Road) and travel approximately 6 miles to the stop sign at Marine Drive.

• Turn right onto Marine Drive and go approximately 1 1/4 miles to Warm Beach Camp entrance on the left.

When do we need to arrive?

Registration is open between 5:00-8:00 PM Friday evening. Please be sure to eat dinner before you arrive.

What is the schedule for the weekend?

The full agenda will be posted in the months leading up to camp, but here’s a sample:

Saturday will be a full day of activities for parents and kids. We kick off at 8:00 with breakfast, we have several speakers and breakout sessions for the parents, who will cover topics that may include diabetes in schools, managing the emotional impact of diabetes on your child and your family, pumping and CGMs, and many more. We’ll cap things off with a camp fire or other social activity Saturday night.

How much time will the kids spend with us vs. with the camp counselors?

• Counselors will ensure your kids are safe and have a great time while you are attending the various speakers and breakout sessions throughout the weekend. A formal camper hand-off process is utilized to ensure camper safety

• Children are with their families for all meals, snacks, family free time on Saturday afternoon, camp fire and overnight.

.Who will be watching my child?

• Our volunteers either have Type 1 Diabetes or a close connection to it.

• Volunteer counselors are ages 16 and up. Junior counselors are ages 13-15. Each age group will have one or more counselor over the age of 18.

  All volunteers pass a background check prior to camp and go through a volunteer training course offered by ConnecT1D.

What if my child needs help blood Glucose Checking during a play session?

• Volunteers will contact our medical lead to assist campers that are not yet able to check their blood glucose themselves.

• We train our counselors to err on the side of caution and they will provide glucose tabs or juice “in the field” on a case by case basis.

What if my child is low while they are in a play session?

• If your child does not check their own blood glucose, counselors will work with the medical lead or bring you to your child to have you assist with checking.

• If your child does check their own blood glucose, they will complete the check on their own and counselors will provide juice or glucose tabs, if necessary, and update you during the next camper hand off.

• We encourage parents to consider the amount of activity their kids will be doing for the weekend and adjust basal rates accordingly.

What medical supplies do I need to pack?

You should bring all testing, low blood sugar treatment supplies, insulin, needles and pumping supplies necessary for your child’s care for the weekend. Back up low blood sugar supplies will be available.

One of my kids will be a camper and one is a counselor. What are the fees for our family and will our counselor teen stay with us?

Your family will pay for all adult participants and campers. Volunteer counselors are free; you are not charged the adult participation fee for volunteer counselors. Youth 13-15 may choose to volunteer as a junior counselor or participate as a camper in their age group.

Unless other requests are made during registration, junior counselors will be assigned to the volunteer housing quarters. For our teen volunteers this is a great way to meet and reconnect with other teens with diabetes. Adult supervision is provided in the teen lodges.

What does our registration fee include?

Lodging, five meals, three snacks, diabetes management seminars and children and youth programming.

My child has Celiac Disease. Will there be food available that they can eat?

We know that 10% of all people with Type 1 Diabetes have a dual diagnosis of celiac disease; we have thus elected to make our entire event gluten free. We work with the kitchen staff at Warm Beach to ensure that best practices for food prep are taken. While we cannot promise the event will be 100% immune from gluten cross contamination, Camp Leo + ConnecT1D staff and volunteers with closely with Warm Beach staff to ensure that all precautions are taken to ensure safety. Dedicated gluten free toasters and baking equipment will be used in all instances. All kitchen surfaces and cooking stations will have been deeply cleaned and sanitized prior to our arrival on Friday evening. All programs running at Warm Beach Camp during Family Camp will also have gluten free menus so as to not risk cross-contamination from other meals.

Can grandparents, caregivers and other family members attend camp?

Absolutely! The whole family is welcome to join in a weekend of learning and camaraderie with other families impacted by Type 1 Diabetes.

Can we bring our dog?

Unfortunately our camp facilities cannot accommodate pets. Exceptions are made for service animals including Diabetes Alert Dogs.

Is there Wi-Fi at camp?

Wi-Fi is available in select locations throughout the camp, but not reliably in all cabins.

What Are your COVID Protocols?

• All Camp Leo + ConnecT1D staff, volunteers, and attendees eligible for vaccination (ages 12+) must show proof of full vaccination completed 2 weeks prior to camp

• Masks must be worn when gathered with other members of camp

• Cafeteria food served to individual plates (no buffet style)

• Rapid testing may be administered to all participants at time of registration.

• Families are housed in cabins with only members of your party.

What is Your Refund policy?

• Cancelling 60 days prior to camp allows a full refund, minus a $25 cancellation fee per family.

• Cancelling 31 - 59 days prior to camp allows a half refund.

• Cancelling 30 or less days prior to camp does not allow for any refund. Fees paid can be used for another Type 1 United program the following calendar year.

Check out the pictures from past ConnecT1D Family Camps!