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Asthma Camp

Date: June 15-21, 2008
Location: Camp Foster YMCA of the Okoboji's
Fee: $405

A place for kids ages 8-14 with asthma to learn better asthma control.

» Asthma Camp Brochure

For more information please contact Marilee Kontz, Sanford Children's Camping Coordinator, at 605-328-7157 or by email.

To make a donation to Sanford Children's Summer Camps, visit www.sanfordhealthfoundation.org, click on Make a Gift Today and select Sanford Children's Camp.

Diabetes Day Camp

Date: August 1, 2008
Location: Sanford Wellness Center
Fee: $15

A day camp for children with Type I Diabetes, ages 5-8. This camp will be staffed with medical professionals from Sanford Children's and will include a nature walk, swimming, arts and crafts, carb counting tips and more.

» Diabetes Day Camp Brochure

For more information, please contact Karen Sanders at 605-328-7157 or by email.

Camp Bring It On

Date: July 14-18, 2008
Fee: No charge

A Camp for Children with Cancer. Camp Bring It On brings quality of life to kids by promoting uniqueness, hope, energy and fun!

» Camp Bring It On Brochure

For more information, please contact Marilee Kontz, Sanford Children's Camping Coordinator, at 605-328-7157 or by email.

To make a donation to Sanford Children's Summer Camps, visit www.sanfordhealthfoundation.org, click on Make a Gift Today and select Sanford Children's Camp.

Camp Conquer

Date: June 23-27, 2008 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Location: Sertoma Park
Fee: $200

Camp scholarships are available to children through the Children's Miracle Network.

Sanford Children's Camp Conquer is for boys and girls, ages 5-14, who have a physical disability. Campers with such disabilities as cerebral palsy,muscular dystrophy, spina bifida, paraplegia or disabling injuries can take advantage of several activities while supervised by specially trained camp staff.

Activites include: Swimming, Crafts, Fishing, Outdoor Games, Field Trips and more!

» Camp Conquer Brochure

For more information, please contact Marilee Kontz, Sanford Children's Camping Coordinator, at 605-328-7157 or by email.

To make a donation to Sanford Children's Summer Camps, visit www.sanfordhealthfoundation.org, click on Make a Gift Today and select Sanford Children's Camp.

Camp Fuel

Date: June 16-20, 2008 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Sanford Wellness Center
Fee: $80

A week long day camp for kids ages 9-12 focused on healthy lifestyle choices targeting nutrition, physical activity and awareness for the community. The kids participating in Camp Fuel will produce a health promoting media message for the community.

» Camp Fuel Brochure

For more information, please contact Teresa Beach at 605-328-1505 or by email.

Camp Gilbert

Date: June 22-27, 2007
Fee: $425
Partial scholarships are available.

Serving children with diabetes for over fifteen years. Camp Gilbert is for children ages 8 to 19 with diabetes. It offers campers an opportunity to enjoy recreational activities along with education about their disease and management under the watchful eye of medical professionals.

For more information, please contact Cindy Matthes at 605-333-7151 or email. You may also visit their web site at www.campgilbert.com.

Spirit Camp

Date: August 3-9,2008
Fee: $425

A Camp for Children with Spina Bifida. Spirit Camp was established in 1990 to help improve the quality of life for those affected with spina bifida. Spirit Camp is dedicated to providing a supportive, educational program for children designed to enhance their self-confidence and improve their independence.

» Spirit Camp Brochure

For more information, please contact Marilee Kontz, Sanford Children's Camping Coordinator, at 605-328-7157 or by email.

To make a donation to Sanford Children's Summer Camps, visit www.sanfordhealthfoundation.org, click on Make a Gift Today and select Sanford Children's Camp.