KULPMONT - Registration is now open for Camp Pauline Children's Diabetic Day Camp's 2012 session, set for July 16 to 20 on the grounds of the St. Pauline Complex in Kulpmont.
The day camp, currently in its second year, is for children who have been diagnosed with diabetes. It provides introduction for them into a camp environment.
In addition to camp activities and play time, attendees will provide relevant information on diabetes nutrition, life style and lectures by health care professionals. The staff of Camp Pauline are experienced health care professionals, all using a team approach to develop diabetic management. While children participate in activities, adults may attend diabetes awareness sessions.
Camp hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and children and adults may attend more than one day. The St. Pauline Complex is located about 15 minutes away from Knoebels Amusement Resort and five minutes from Weiser State Forest. Families can make this trip a planned vacation with a recreational experience for the child with diabetes while providing diabetes management and self-esteem.
The camp is named for St. Mother Pauline Visintainer, patron saint of diabetes. The Mother Pauline Foundation started the camp in 2011 to educate young people about type I diabetes, for which more than 15,000 children, 40 per day, are diagnosed with in America each year. As many as three million Americans may have type I diabetes.
Admission to Camp Pauline is open to all applicants, and staff members will work with parents to obtain funding, either through private donations or by the availability of donations and scholarships that will allow them to send a child to camp. Financial assistance is available; however, donations are accepted from families toward the expense of the camp.
Registration deadline for this year's session is June 15. More information can be obtained by contacting Bob Greco at 373-3350 or by mail at P.O. Box 115, Kulpmont 17834.
