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Lions Health Foundation is PROUD to sponsor the
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 | A safe, healthy and enjoyable camp experience. |
| Enable youth to meet and share their experiences with other diabetic youth. |
| Empower campers to become responsible for individual control of their health program. |
The camp offers a variety of enjoyable activities and programs such as:
| Diabetes Education |
| Archery, Boating and Fishing |
| Arts and Crafts |
| Music Instruction/Appreciation |
| Baseball and Basketball |
| Volleyball and Kickball |
| Ping Pong and Badminton |
| Hiking and Nature Study |
| Nightly Campfire with skits and camp songs! |
Our 24 hour medical staff monitor diet and supervises insulin administration and blood sugar testing. We have an emergency airlift arrangement with Mercy Medical Hospital in Redding for any incident that may require that service. Medical educational activities assist campers in becoming responsible for their individual health programs.
One counselor is provided for the appropriate number and age of the campers. Counselors receive basic training in support the medical staff and assisting campers. Counselors are selected from Lions, Lionesses, students, teachers, etc. Counselors are role models for campers and positively impact each camper's experience.
Camp will be Sunday, June 21 to Saturday, June 27, 2009. Campers receive an assigned time to "Check-In" on Sunday in the "Welcome to Camp" letter which is sent shortly before camp begins. "Check-Out" occurs the following Saturday after our 10:00 a.m. closing ceremony and before 12:00 noon. The camp accepts diabetic youth, ages 8 through 17.
The cost of seven days at camp is $300. The amount paid may be adjusted according to the family's demonstrated need. Requests for financial assistance, "Camperships", are submitted along with the application. See the application for details.
Click here to download the 2009 application (55K PDF)
Please note: applications should be postmarked no later than Tuesday, May 26, 2009 to be considered for this year's camp. Late applications considered on a space available basis.
Camp is held at beautiful Lake McCumber, just seven miles east of Shingletown and twelve miles west of Lassen Volcanic National Park, off Hwy 44. With a beautiful wooded area, lake and recreation facility, this site offers the activities of outdoor camping while supplying the comforts of home - electricity, hot showers, cozy cabins and cafeteria style meals. The camp's elevation is 4,200 feet.
35440 Deer Flat Road
Shingletown, CA 96088-9544
(530) 474-4896
(530) 946-2290 Emergencies Only!
| President: Brock Bowen, Marysville Lions |
| Vice President: Don Cannon, Redding Host Lions |
| Treasurer: Nadine Pitts, Chico Host Lions |
| Secretary: Millie Ruble, Yuba City Sunset Buttes |
| Member and Camp Administrator: PDG Bob Trueax, Gridley Lions |
| Member: PDG Dave Marceau, Weaverville Lions |
| Member: Jimmy Uyemoto, Peach Bowl Lions |
| Member: Don Ruble, Peach Bowl Lions |
Donations are very important and helpful! Each year we need to have additional funds to cover the costs of the camp. Please consider a donation to assist us in making this camp possible, by funding a camper from your area. If one is not available, make the diabetic camp a budget item and give a gift to a needy camper. Charitable gifts are greatly appreciated. Donations may be mailed to the following address:
Lions Health Foundation
Nadine Pitts
701 E. Lassen Ave. #235
Chico, CA 95973
If you need additional information or have other questions, contact:
| Brock Bowen, Health Fdn. President Ruble89@gmail.com. |
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