Upcoming Events
Check out upcoming diabetes-related events in the area! Descriptions and registration links for upcoming events are listed below.
Diabetes Education Classes
By Appointment
Unless otherwise noted, classes are held in the Pediatric Diabetes Education classrooms (Taubman Center, Rooms 2386 & 2387).
Check the Clinical Programs page for a list of classes and descriptions.
DYS Support Groups
Varies by group
Diabetes Youth Services (DYS) is offering online support groups with Jennifer Gilliland, a Professional Clinical Counselor, Certified Diabetes Educator, and Clinical Dietitian. The support groups will be a safe place where participants can form connections with others living with T1D, talk through the challenges of living with T1D, and learn about coping strategies. Each month will focus on a different topic.
DYS is offering three different groups via Zoom:
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Moms: Meets the 1st Tuesday of each month at 5:30 PM
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Youth (7-11th Graders): Meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 5:30 PM
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Young Adults (18-22 Year Olds): Meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 5:30 PM
Click here to register.
For questions, contact DYS at info@dys4kids.org or 419-291-1234.
DYS Hot Shots Camp
Summer 2022
Diabetes camp is a great opportunity to meet other kids with type 1 and bond while enjoying activities like swimming, climbing, arts and crafts, diabetes-related education, and more! DYS' team of counselors who live with T1D and their experienced endocrinology nurses, dietitians, and diabetes educators are excited to meet you!
Big Shots Resident Camp
Designed for ages 13-17
June 21 - 25, 2022
Recreation Unlimited (Ashley, OH)
Little Shots Day Camp
Designed for ages 5-10
July 11 - 14, 2022
Olander Park (Sylvania, OH)
Little Shots Day Camp
Designed for ages 5-10
August 1 - 4, 2022
ProMedica Farms (Tecumseh, MI)
Scholarships are available! You can register for these camp opportunities or apply to be part of the staff today at dys4kids.org. For questions, email cindy@dys4kids.org.
Camp Midicha 2022
June 19 -
July 1, 2022
ADA Camp Midicha is a lifeline for children with diabetes to develop the critical skills needed to thrive while managing diabetes. Camp gives kids the opportunity to meet other kids just like them while fostering independence, and gaining an awareness of a healthy lifestyle through education, nutrition, exercise, emotional well-being, and glucose control. Camp Midicha is held at YMCA Camp Copneconic in Fenton, MI.
Camper Session 1
Age Range: entering 5th grade to 17 years old
June 19 - June 24 , 2022
Fee: $750
Camper Session 2
Age Range: entering 5th grade to 17 years old
June 26 - July 1, 2022
Fee: $750
Midicha Day Camp
Age Range: 5 years old to entering 5th grade
June 27 - July 1, 2022
Fee: $350
Counselor-In-Training (C.I.T) Session 2022
Age Range: 17 years old
C.I.T. Fee: $950 (due upon acceptance into program)
Click here to learn more and register.
JDRF One Walks
Summer / Fall
2022
Put on your sneakers because JDRF One Walks are making their full in-person return! Save the date and join JDRF at one of SEVEN fundraising walks being held in Michigan and Northern Ohio this year!
EAST LANSING
Saturday, July 30
Michigan State University Campus
DETROIT
Sunday, September 18
Milliken State Park
GRAND RAPIDS
Saturday, September 24
Grand Valley State University Campus
ANN ARBOR
Sunday, October 2
Hudson Mills Metropark
CLEVELAND
Sunday, October 16
Cleveland Zoo
Have questions? Contact Lia Benn at lbenn@jdrf.org
JDRF TypeOneNation Virtual Summit
Summer / Fall
2022
JDRF’s TypeOneNation Virtual Summit is now a year-long program, offering an educational session the first Thursday of every month to help you and your loved ones live well with T1D! Learn more here.
Research Highlights from ADA Scientific Sessions
July 7, 2022
Living Well with T1D at All Ages & Stages
August 4, 2022
Exercise & T1D
September 1, 2022
Improving Lives Research Update & T1D Product Showcase Sessions
October 6, 2022
Nutrition & T1D
November 3, 2022
Motivational Moments with T1D Community Members
December 1, 2022
Diabetes Education Classes
By Appointment
Unless otherwise noted, classes are held in the Pediatric Diabetes Education classrooms (Taubman Center, Rooms 2386 & 2387).
Check the Clinical Programs page for a list of classes and descriptions.
DYS Support Groups
Varies by group
Diabetes Youth Services (DYS) is offering online support groups with Jennifer Gilliland, a Professional Clinical Counselor, Certified Diabetes Educator, and Clinical Dietitian. The support groups will be a safe place where participants can form connections with others living with T1D, talk through the challenges of living with T1D, and learn about coping strategies. Each month will focus on a different topic.
DYS is offering three different groups via Zoom:
-
Moms: Meets the 1st Tuesday of each month at 5:30 PM
-
Youth (7-11th Graders): Meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 5:30 PM
-
Young Adults (18-22 Year Olds): Meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 5:30 PM
Click here to register.
For questions, contact DYS at info@dys4kids.org or 419-291-1234.
JDRF Family Picnic
Aug 20, 2022
JDRF is thrilled to announce the return of the JDRF Family Picnic! Bring your picnic lunch and JDRF will bring the fun! The event will include a DJ, face painting, a bounce house, lawn games, and SO MUCH MORE! Everyone is welcome!
Saturday, Aug 20, 2022 from 12-2 PM
Kensington Metropark
East Boat Launch Shelter
4570 Huron River Pkwy
Milford, MI 48380
Click here to register.
DYS Hot Shots Camp
Summer 2022
Diabetes camp is a great opportunity to meet other kids with type 1 and bond while enjoying activities like swimming, climbing, arts and crafts, diabetes-related education, and more! DYS' team of counselors who live with T1D and their experienced endocrinology nurses, dietitians, and diabetes educators are excited to meet you!
Big Shots Resident Camp
Designed for ages 13-17
June 21 - 25, 2022
Recreation Unlimited (Ashley, OH)
Little Shots Day Camp
Designed for ages 5-10
July 11 - 14, 2022
Olander Park (Sylvania, OH)
Little Shots Day Camp
Designed for ages 5-10
August 1 - 4, 2022
ProMedica Farms (Tecumseh, MI)
Scholarships are available! You can register for these camp opportunities or apply to be part of the staff today at dys4kids.org. For questions, email cindy@dys4kids.org.
Camp Midicha 2022
June 19 -
July 1, 2022
ADA Camp Midicha is a lifeline for children with diabetes to develop the critical skills needed to thrive while managing diabetes. Camp gives kids the opportunity to meet other kids just like them while fostering independence, and gaining an awareness of a healthy lifestyle through education, nutrition, exercise, emotional well-being, and glucose control. Camp Midicha is held at YMCA Camp Copneconic in Fenton, MI.
Camper Session 1
Age Range: entering 5th grade to 17 years old
June 19 - June 24 , 2022
Fee: $750
Camper Session 2
Age Range: entering 5th grade to 17 years old
June 26 - July 1, 2022
Fee: $750
Midicha Day Camp
Age Range: 5 years old to entering 5th grade
June 27 - July 1, 2022
Fee: $350
Counselor-In-Training (C.I.T) Session 2022
Age Range: 17 years old
C.I.T. Fee: $950 (due upon acceptance into program)
Click here to learn more and register.
JDRF One Walks
Summer / Fall
2022
Put on your sneakers because JDRF One Walks are making their full in-person return! Save the date and join JDRF at one of SEVEN fundraising walks being held in Michigan and Northern Ohio this year!
EAST LANSING
Saturday, July 30
Michigan State University Campus
DETROIT
Sunday, September 18
Milliken State Park
GRAND RAPIDS
Saturday, September 24
Grand Valley State University Campus
ANN ARBOR
Sunday, October 2
Hudson Mills Metropark
CLEVELAND
Sunday, October 16
Cleveland Zoo
Have questions? Contact Lia Benn at lbenn@jdrf.org
JDRF TypeOneNation Virtual Summit
Summer / Fall
2022
JDRF’s TypeOneNation Virtual Summit is now a year-long program, offering an educational session the first Thursday of every month to help you and your loved ones live well with T1D! Learn more here.
Research Highlights from ADA Scientific Sessions
July 7, 2022
Living Well with T1D at All Ages & Stages
August 4, 2022
Exercise & T1D
September 1, 2022
Improving Lives Research Update & T1D Product Showcase Sessions
October 6, 2022
Nutrition & T1D
November 3, 2022
Motivational Moments with T1D Community Members
December 1, 2022