At Camp GranADA, located in Monticello, IL, children with diabetes are able to hone the important skills necessary to manage their illness. Camp GranADA provides kids with an opportunity to acquire social and self-respecting skills, as well as form life-long friendships. By offering education and guidance in health and nutrition, exercise, emotional health and glucose control, Camp GranADA seeks to empower children with diabetes to lead successful and independent lives.
At Camp GranADA, campers have access to medical supervision, lunch, snacks, an ADA camp t-shirt, activities and some diabetes supplies. Camp GranADA is the perfect place for children with diabetes to learn how to manage their illness, build self-confidence and gain an awareness of a healthy lifestyle.
Camp GranADA is the ideal place for kids with diabetes to make lasting memories while learning the tools to stay healthy. With medical supervision and ADA-approved methods of diabetes management, kids can gain the knowledge they need to grow and thrive. Camp GranADA is dedicated to providing a safe space for kids to build friendships, form emotional connections and develop an understanding of diabetes self-care.
Sometimes Camp is the best medicine. And it’s the perfect place to make those much-needed connections a reality. Summer camp can be a lifeline for children living with diabetes, as well as for their families. It’s a place where kids can learn independence and develop a new level of self-confidence—all within a safe and fun environment unlike any other.
May the magic of camp live and be shared here with friends who understand what it's like to live with diabetes, campers can share their fears and frustrations at the same time they celebrate milestones or "firsts.” Maybe it’s the first time they inject insulin or change a pump site without any help. Those moments don't go unnoticed; campers will often hear their name at morning announcements showcasing these "firsts," followed by clapping and cheers.