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Defeat Diabetes Foundation

Defeat Diabetes
Foundation
150 153rd Ave,
Suite 300
Madeira Beach, FL 33708

Connecticut

The Rainbow Club

Contact: Kerry Packard

Camp Coordinator

Phone: 203- 637-0600 or 508-987-2056 at Barton Center for Diabetes Education, Inc.

Fax: 508-987-2002

Unique Day Camp for children, siblings AND their parents. An adult program designed BY parents FOR parents is offered alongside the children's program with lectures and break-out group topics ranging from pump therapy and current research to parent sessions for both newly diagnosed and more "seasoned" parents.ACA Accredited

Location: Round Hill Community House -397 Round Hill Road, Greenwich, Connecticut

Activities: Advanced juggling, puppetry, tumbling and stiltwalking are just some of the activities offered.

Rainbow Juniors

Ages 3 to 6

The "juniors" have a designated staff of counselors and a nurse as oversight. Specially designed age-appropriate schedule and activities including Gymboree!

Rainbow Sunshiners

Ages 7 to 10

These Rainbow Kids will be led by a buddy (matched by common interests), a counselor, and a team of nurses.

Rainbow Counselors In Traing

Ages 11 - 16

The Counselors-in-Training role is an opportunity for the older kids to be buddies and mentors while experiencing the fun of the program. A limited number of accepted CITs have the opportunity to be sponsored by The Rainbow Club for certification in the American Red Cross CPR training program.

"Let's Talk" for Adults

This adult program will take place from Monday through Friday at the Round Hill Community Church. This is a great opportunity for concerned loved ones to share ideas, solutions, and emotions while benefiting from education on information and research leading to the hope for a cure.

Rainbow Counselors

Volunteer Counselors share a wealth of individual experience. They are professional teachers, medical students, certified in CPR, fitness, or diabetes nursing. All staff is experienced in the care of children with diabetes, some of whom have it themselves.