Camp Jordan is a great adventure featuring traditional camp activities while making friends with other children who understand the challenges of having diabetes. Established in 1966 by the West Central Richmond Optimist Club and Dr. William R. Jordan, Camp Jordan continues to provide a fun and exciting camp experience for children learning to manage their diabetes, with the supervision of trained counselors, nurses and doctors. Financial Assistance available, based on need.
Dates: July 11 - 19, 2013
Beginner Session: July 11 - 13, 2013
Camp Aims
Beginner Session: July 11 - 13, 2013
Camp Aims
- Fun for all campers
- Promote comradeship and problem-sharing with other kids who share the challenges of diabetes
- Help campers deal with feelings about diabetes
- Help campers develop independence and self-reliance
- Teach needed techniques for:
- Diet Planning
- Home Glucose Monitoring
- Hypoglycemia (recognition and treatment)
- Adjustments for sports and other activities
- Enable campers to be giving their own injections by the end of the camp session
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Program
Camp Jordan is hosted by Makemie Woods in Barhamsville VA (near Williamsburg VA), and the program closely resembles the Makemie Woods programs. Makemie Woods is accredited by the American Camp Association. In addition to the swimming, canoeing, crafts, campfires, cookouts, games, archery etc., that are standards in the Makemie Woods programs, education about nutrition and other concerns specific to diabetes is provided. Bible study and worship are offered as options, but are not required. |
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Personnel
Physicians and nurses will provide medical supervision. Many of the medical, nursing, and nutritional personnel are volunteers from the supporting hospitals and private practices. Counselors, certified lifeguards for water activities, and program directors directly supervise the campers in all activities. The program staff is provided by Makemie Woods and is recruited nationally and internationally. They are carefully screened and trained to provide a safe and successful experience. Frequently there are members of the staff who have diabetes and attended Camp Jordan when they were younger. Learn more about becoming a member of the Makemie Woods staff. Persons who are interested in volunteering as medical staff for Camp Jordan should contact Dr. Marta Satin-Smith by e-mail . Persons interesting in volunteering in other capacities for Camp Jordan must complete a training weekend in June and undergo background checks, and all volunteer applicants must have completed at least 11th grade. Please contact the camp director Mike Burcher at mike@makwoods.org
Physicians and nurses will provide medical supervision. Many of the medical, nursing, and nutritional personnel are volunteers from the supporting hospitals and private practices. Counselors, certified lifeguards for water activities, and program directors directly supervise the campers in all activities. The program staff is provided by Makemie Woods and is recruited nationally and internationally. They are carefully screened and trained to provide a safe and successful experience. Frequently there are members of the staff who have diabetes and attended Camp Jordan when they were younger. Learn more about becoming a member of the Makemie Woods staff. Persons who are interested in volunteering as medical staff for Camp Jordan should contact Dr. Marta Satin-Smith by e-mail . Persons interesting in volunteering in other capacities for Camp Jordan must complete a training weekend in June and undergo background checks, and all volunteer applicants must have completed at least 11th grade. Please contact the camp director Mike Burcher at mike@makwoods.org
Financial Support
Camp Jordan is a non-profit organization. The overall expenses of the Camp are underwritten annually by the West Central Richmond Optimist Club.Only a portion of the expenses of Camp Jordan are covered by the fees charged to campers. Most of the professional services to the campers are donated by volunteer staff members. Medical supplies are donated by manufacturers. Additional assistance in the form of camperships for needy campers is provided by various civic groups and clubs, as well as the Virginia Chapter of the American Diabetes Association.
In addition to the support noted above, we have relied upon generous contributions from individuals and organizations concerned about the welfare of Virginia's children with diabetes. Won't you please help? For information on how to make a donation, contact Norma Hayes: P.O. Box , Richmond VA 23277-0181 (804) 730-9559 e-mail:CampJordan@aol.com
Camp Jordan is made possible by the support of:
Camp Jordan is a non-profit organization. The overall expenses of the Camp are underwritten annually by the West Central Richmond Optimist Club.Only a portion of the expenses of Camp Jordan are covered by the fees charged to campers. Most of the professional services to the campers are donated by volunteer staff members. Medical supplies are donated by manufacturers. Additional assistance in the form of camperships for needy campers is provided by various civic groups and clubs, as well as the Virginia Chapter of the American Diabetes Association.
In addition to the support noted above, we have relied upon generous contributions from individuals and organizations concerned about the welfare of Virginia's children with diabetes. Won't you please help? For information on how to make a donation, contact Norma Hayes: P.O. Box , Richmond VA 23277-0181 (804) 730-9559 e-mail:CampJordan@aol.com
Camp Jordan is made possible by the support of:
- West Central Richmond Optimist Club
- Children's Hospital of King's Daughters
- Makemie Woods
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Attention 2012 Campers: Visit our Facebook page to see group photos from 2012!
