EMS Survival Guide to Diabetes Camp: From Campfires to Ketones

Summer camps are something all kids look forward to. How do you create, manage, and maintain a camp made that requires medical oversight? Camp Kno-Koma is a summer camp for children aged 7-15 who are Type 1 diabetics in West Virginia. Every summer, kids from West Virginia and surrounding states gather along the Greenbrier River for a summer camp experience like no other. The campers are in a safe environment to learn to live with diabetes, see other campers with diabetes just like them, and most of all be themselves. These kids return year after year for the adventure, education and friendships. We will look at the logistical side of maintaining a medical summer camp. How is it funded? How is it staffed? What entities are involved? Where does EMS come into play? These are just a few questions we will discuss.