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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.

• 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

 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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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, volunteer applicants must have completed at least 11th grade.  Please contact the camp director Mike Burcher at mike@makwoods.org
 

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Beginner Explorers (entering grades 3 - 5 September 2008)

This two-night, 3-day session is a quick introduction to camp.  Campers will have fun doing traditional camp activities such as campfire, swimming, boating and crafts, while making friends with other children who have diabetes.  Camp Fee $399

Elementary Explorers  (entering grades 4 - 6 September 2008)

Pioneers (entering grades 7 - 10 September 2008)

Building on the increased abilities of Jr Hi's, this camp offers a more intensified experience in building outdoor skills, boating skills, nature studies and group building, including soaring over the new Makemie Woods zip lines (weather permitting). These campers will have opportunities to explore who they want to become, with the leadership of two counselors for every 12 campers.
 
 

Canoe Adventure (alternating seasons--entering grades 7 - 10 September 2008) 

Nine day session -- $829

Add to the fun of camp with a paddling adventure on a Virginia River.  n addition to the activities listed above, campers will spend  time developing necessary canoeing skills in preparation for a well-supervised, overnight river canoe trip (weather permitting). Campers must be able to swim 100 meters without stopping,.  This group will be guided by two counselors and the waterfront instructor. Limited to 8 campers.

Adventure By Choice (entering grades 9-10 September 2009)

All registration will be handled through the Makemie Woods office.  Makemie Woods is the camp facility which hosts and conducts the Camp Jordan program.  To receive a brochure and application forms (available in early April), e-mail Karen Broughman, registrar , or call during normal business hours, 1-800-566-1496. Be sure to specify that you want information for Camp Jordan, or you may not receive the right information.

For medical information or answers to specific medical questions, contact: Dr. Marta Satin-Smith by e-mail

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• Camp Jordan Brochure 2008
• Complete Camp Jordan Registration Forms
• Form 2 for physician only
• Campership form
• Pay fees with Paypal
  
• Camp Jordan Complete Confirmation Materials
  
  • What to Bring list - 10k
    
• Map to Makemie Woods
  

 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 campership information, or information on how to make a donation to contact Norma Hayes: P.O. Box , Richmond VA 23277-0181 (804) 730-9559 e-mail: CampJordan@aol.com