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Table of Contents:I. WELCOMEII. Financial Information A. Camp Fees B. Scholarships C. Payments/RefundsIII. Medical Information A. Medical History/Medications B. Dietary Information C. Communicable Disease Policy IV. Camp Information A. Packing: What to bring B. Prohibited Items C. Cabin Assignments D. Disciplinary Information E. Planned Events at Camp V. Logistical Information A. Directions to Camp B. Check In/Check Out C. Contact Information D. Mail at Camp E. Visitation

I. Welcome To Camp Vegas 2024!I. Thank You for choosing the Nevada Diabetes Association’sovernight Vegas Camp. We are very excited to have your camperjoin us for a week of fantastic activities, camp songs and a widevariety of educational topics regarding diabetes. This CampHandbook has been prepared to help answer your questions and guide you through the policies and procedures that we use to provide a wonderful camp experience to all who attend. If you should have additional questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact our Camps Manager:Emily Hixson(800)379-3839 ext. 103emily@diabetesnv.org

II. Finacial InformationA. Camp Fees:Camp Fees must be paid in full by Friday March 8, 2024 unless otherarrangements have been made with the Camps Manager, prior to the date listedabove.B. Scholarships:Individuals who are interested in scholarship assistance are requiredto complete the 2024 Scholarship Application Form no later than Wednesday,March 6, 2024. The form can be requested during the online registration processor directly from the Camps Manager, Emily Hixson (emily@diabetesnv.org).If the Scholarship Form is not received by the deadline above it will NOT beconsidered. Please be mindful of the deadline if you feel you need financialassistance. It is our goal to work with each individual family to make camppossible for every child. A child will NEVER be denied camp for any financialreason. Scholarships are made possible by private donations and special eventfundraisers.C. Payments:Payments can be made by visiting www.diabetesnv.org (scroll down to the 2024camps listed and click the “Pay” button) or by contacting Nate Gibson at theNDA Executive office in Reno, NV.(800)379-3839 ext. 105D. Refunds:The $150.00 registration deposit is non-refundable. The fee covers theadministrative expense incurred while processing the application. Once camphas begun, prorated refunds of camp fees will be made only for illness,accident, or family emergencies. Homesickness and discipline problems thatresult in dismissal from camps are not conditions that warrant a refund

III.MedicalA. Medical History: It is important that asyou fill out the online registration foryour camper you provide a completeand up to date medical history. TheNDA and its Medical Staff will thencreate a medical plan that addressesevery camper’s needs individually. Ourgoal is to provide every camper with asafe experience; medically, physicallyand emotionallyTo achieve that goal:1. Each camper must have been examined by a medical practitioner within the SIXmonths prior to attending camp.2. If the camper uses any medication other than insulin, the parent/guardian MUSTprovide enough of that medication for the duration of camp. The medication must bein the original container, labeled with the camper’s name and the instructions fordispensing. The Medical Staff will give the medication as stated on the container andlegally cannot adjust the dosage amount. Statements from parents/guardians such as“this is what the camper takes now” will not be taken into consideration. If there havebeen ANY changes in the medication please make sure the dose and times areCORRECT on the medication bottle/container. If you have any questions or concernsdo not hesitate to contact the Camps Manager, Emily Hixson. (Emily@diabetesnv.org)3. During the camp check-in please bring every medication you want given during camp.During check-in the Medical Staff will review the medication, and aer approval, willthen document those medications in our Electronic Medical Record for each camper.At this time, we would greatly appreciate you leaving the medication with the NDAMedical Staff. If you need additional labeled containers for camp all you need to do isask the pharmacy to give you additional EMPTY labeled bottles/containers. It is StateLaw that the pharmacy must give you extra containers, at no cost, wheneverrequested. Thank you, in advance, for helping the Medical Staff properly administerany necessary prescribed medication. The NDA and its Medical Staff may choose not toadminister medications deemed unsafe to use in a camp setting

III.Medical Cont.Cont.4. The NDA camps have a stock of over-the-counter medications, overseen by theMedical Staff, for use during camps. This includes oral Tylenol, ibuprofen, allergymedication, Zofran, cough drops, sore throat lozenges, topical anti-itch medication,and topical antibiotic ointments. If your camper needs a specific over-the-countermedication, please bring it to the camp check-in labeled with the camper’s fullname. Once it is reviewed and approved by the Medical Staff it will be administeredusing the package directions either by age or weight. Any over the counter medications/vitamins sent with the campers must remain in the original container or else they will not be distributed to the camper throughout the duration of camp5. Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM’s) are allowed and encouraged for use at camp.CGM use is covered in the same policy as personal cell phones used as medicaldevices at camp. (NDA/CDA Cell Phone Policy) Any active share data on a CGM devicewill be turned off once the camper arrives at camp. If your camper is using an FDAapproved continuous glucose monitor (CGM) they will only be required to do bloodglucose testing at bedtime and as needed when their symptoms do not match theCGM reading. Campers without FDA approved CGM’s will have blood glucose testingat least four times a day unless the camper’s specific insulin regimen indicates and/ormedical staff decides otherwise.6. If your camper is on an insulin pump and/or a CGM be sure you pack enough suppliesto last at least a week with additional supplies for accidental incidents.

III.Medical Cont.Cont.7. All Insulin, syringes, insulin pens, blood glucose monitors/strips and ketone strips areprovided by the NDA at camp. If your camper has a unique non-traditional insulin orother diabetic supply requirement please let the Camps Manager, Emily Hixson, knowat least two weeks before camp begins.A. INSULINS PROVIDED : Humalog, Novolog, Fiasp, Apidra, Lantus, Levemir (ifavailable), Basaglar, Toujeo, Tresiba8. Due to the rigorous nature of the camp program, the camp medical staff, supervisedby the Camp Physician, may alter the camper’s insulin dose, carb correction ratios,basal rates and dietary plan.9. At the conclusion of camp during check-out you will be asked if you would like anemailed copy of your camper’s blood glucose readings, insulin given and othermedical charting. You can also send an email request to the Camps Manager, EmilyHixson, if you would like a copy.B. Dietary Information: The food service during camp is supervised by a RegisteredDietician (RD). There will be three meals a day with an aernoon and evening snack.Meals and snacks are set according to daily camp activity. The camp menu is childoriented and is designed to meet the needs of young people with diabetes. DO NOTSEND ANY FOOD with your child to camp. When food is sent from home it is difficultfor the camp medical team to maintain acceptable blood glucose levels. Food in thecampers’ cabins can also attract unwanted animals and insects, which lessens thecamp experience. If your child has any special dietary needs, please make sure theyhave been noted in the camp registration form. We need a minimum of two weeksnotice to prepare meal plans for any special dietary needs

IV. Specific Camp InformationB. Cabin Assignments:Campers are placed in cabins according to gender, age, and grade at school. We willtry our best to accommodate cabin requests if two campers mutually request oneanother. Each cabin is assigned at least two counselors and one medical staffmember.C. Non-Binary, Transgender & Gender Fluid:Diabetes camp is for everyone. In the event that we have a camper register who isnon-binary, transgender, or gender fluid, a call to the parents/guardians of thecamper will be made. This call will allow for further discussion on cabin assignments,the camp experience and what accommodations the NDA can offer at this particularprogram.D. Discipline:The Camp Rules and Agreement was established to provide a system of rules thatoutline behavior expectations for large groups of children in a camp setting. Theserules are enforced to keep it safe for all participants. Breaking a camp rule may resultin the camper being sent home. If this should occur the parent/guardian must comeand pick up their camper immediately.E. Highlighted Events at Camp Vegas 2024:• Tie-Dying• Hiking• Arts and Cras• Singing, Dancing and Skits• Diabetes Education• Team Building Games• Archery• The Footloose Funky Fest (1980’s themed dance)• Camp Photo

V. LOGISTICAL INFORMATIONA. Directions/Transportation10910 Mount Potosi Canyon RoadLas Vegas, Nevada89161B. Check In – Check OutStaff Check In – Sunday March 10th @ 3:00 pmCamper Check In – Monday March 11th @ 10:00amCamper Check Out – Friday March 15th @ 10:30amC.Contact Information:Emily Hixson, Camps and Support ManagerPhone: (800)379-3839 ext. 103Email: emily@diabetesnv.org*This information may also be used for emergency contact during camp*Nevada Diabetes Association 6585 High Street Suite 219 Las Vegas, NV 89048 www.diabetesnv.org D.Mail at Camp:This year we are switching to virtual mail for our camp programs. If you wish to sendyour camper mail while they are at camp you can email it to camp@diabetesnv.orgPlease type the subject line as follows: Camp Vegas 2024 - (Camper’s Full Name)Each piece of virtual mail will be printed and packaged as if the postman delivered ithimself! This will ensure that we do not have any letters lost in transit or arrivingaer we have le the campsite at the end of the week.E.Visiting Camp:Visiting the campsite during the camp program is NOT allowed as it disrupts thecamper’s experience.

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2024 SponsorsLeona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust, New Venture Fund, William N. Pennington Foundation, Angela Zajic Boldwyn Andrew Sabin Family Foundation, The Bower Fund, Canarelli Family Foundation, Capurro Family Charitable Family Foundation, Charles Boldwyn, Jean & Norman Chapman Foundation, City of Las Vegas, City of North Las Vegas, Dexcom, Dignity Health, Duncan Golf Management ,Engelstad Foundation, Fall River Classic/Clyde Nunez, Frank and Victoria Fertta Family Foundaton, G-Voke, Interstate Batteries, Kolo Cares, Las Vegas Sun, MGM Resorts Foundation, Marguerite Wattis-Petersen Foundation, Michelle McGann Fund, Nell J. Redfield Foundation, Nicholas Moreno Charitable Trust, Northern Nevada Toyota, Outlets at Legends, PCI, Pop-a-Lock, Robert Z. Hawkins Foundaton, Reno/Carson Messenger Service, Renown Health, Reno Vulcanizing, San Manuel Gaming and Hospitality Authority(Palms) SaveMart, Scheels, Speedway Children’s Charities, Susanne & Gloria Young Foundation, Terry Lee Wells Foundaton, Tandem Diabetes, Wal-Mart,William H. & Mattie Wattis Harris Foundation, Wynn Resorts Abbi Whitaker, Adam McKenzie, Ability Prosthetics & Orthotics, Accu-Chek, Ahern, Alan Sherman, Alexandra Libby, Alisa Steinhauer, Amanda Bean, Amanda Brown, Amanda Halligan, Amber Fullmer, Amber Kellner, Amdyn Owen, Amy DelGiorno, American Tire Distributors, Ameripride, Amy & Jeff Pyle, Amy Mastin, Andrea Oceguera, Andrew Stephenson, Animas, Ann Simmons, Ashleigh Wallace, Ariana Caruso, Art Town Design Works, Atlantis Hotel Casino, Bank of America, Bayer BD, Ben and Holly Parks, Ben Prohaska, Benjamin Blanck, Benjamin Carrington, Benjamin Parks , Betty Smith, Brenda Johnson, Bordelove Group,Caesars Entertainment, Camille Alquilos, Campagni Auto, Carmen Davis, Carson City Host Lions, Carol Beall, Carolyn Gonzales, Carrie Hackney, Casa Reynolds, Cathy Flynn, Charley Beck, Cheri Owen, Cheryl Lewis, Chris Enrile, Chrisian Salazar, Christina Hollowood, Christine Burns, Christine Kroll, Christy Akin, Cindy Baines, Clint Jolly, Coletta Bwire, Colleen Krausen, Cory Neill, Courtney Lujan, Curtis E Kowalski, Coca-Cola, Companion Medical, Craig Martin, Custom Jacks, Cutting Image, Cynthia Owen Dale Pitney, Daniel Gleich, D’Errico Family, Dakota & Jessi Ostrenger, Darlene Winkelman, David Syzdek, David Tuttleman, Deann Ardrey, Debi Hulitt, Deena McKenzie, Desiree Ostrenger & Paul Ostrenger, Devyn Kellner, Diana Walker, Dominic Del Padre, Dennis Huggins, Diabetes Action + Research Foundation, Diabetes Alternative Research, Diabetes National Institute, Diana Pocapalia, Dignity Health Distributers, Dillon Ostrenger, DOD Technologies, DOLC Rx, Donna Ingraham, Dorothy Currie, Elise Shahan, Elizabeth Cameron, Emily Hixson, Erik Winkelman, Erin Sweeney, Ernie McKenzie, Ethan Pettipiece, Faye Engelke, Dr. Charles Held, E.L Wiegand Foundation, Jason Smith, Jeanne Naccarato, Eli Lilly, EMI, Emily Hixson, Benjamin Syndergaard, Eric Herzberg, Evan Speight, Fairway Mortgage, Farm Basket, FBM, Fraternal Order of the Eagles, GK Properties, Gleich Family, Glenn Ramin, Grand Chapter of the Eastern Star, Gratis Gives, Grimes , Mitzi Gramly, MJ Jones, Nancy Mull, Natasha Thatcher, Gwen McCoshim, Harley Davidson Las Vegas, Harrah’s Hotel & Casino-South Lake Tahoe, Hayden Thatcher, Heather Choukri, Howie Blanck, Ida Prewett, Isa Tongco, Ivy Gibson, Jami Ann Caldwell, Jamie Morgan Dey, Jane Hollowood, Janice Crosby, Jared Sanchez, Jazzmine Tafoya, Jeff Caldwell, Jeffrey Beall, Jennifer Weber, Jennifer White, Jennifer Wright, Jesse Kopp, Jessey Bargmann, Henry Schein, Holly Parks, Install IT Las Vegs, Insulet-Omni Pod, Intermountain Health, JDRF, Jessica Aguas, Jessica Barlow, Jessica Longley, Jessica Macias, Jill Head, Jo Adamczyk, Joann Chapman, Joanne Birdsall, John Balestrino, John Martinolich, Johnny Breen, Jordan Mueller, Jordyn Hixson, Josh Forte, Justin Saccal, Karen Walker Hill, Karina Comstock, Katie Anderson, Kay Dunham, Kellie VanDuzer, Kelly Fluitt, Kelly Glenn, Kimberly Isennock, Kenworth Sales, Kevin Dyess, Kevin Kolman, Kimberly Doucette, Kimberly Kirwan, Kimberly Ponczoch, Kinley Mendoza, Kirstin Comstock, Kordt Engineering, Kristi Boehmer, Kristi Harden, Kristi Hedges, Latrell Beavers, LAS Express, Las Vegas Golden Knights Foundation, Lawrence Dougherty, Leah Card, Lee Steinhauer, Lilly Del Piero, Lindsey Torres, Lisa Kordonowy, Lisa Rudd, Louise Card, Loy Hixson, Lynne Strange, Lee Steinhauer, Lexicon Bank, LifeScan-One Touch, Lions Clubs of Nevada, Loren Olsen, Losche, Lotus Communications, Luis Cruz, Marcus Moran, Maria Diaz, Marian Ramirez, Margi Battin, Marguerite Wattis, Marjorie Smithson, Mark Thomas, Marlea McKinstry, Marleta Fong, Mary Smith, Matt DeLullo, Max S Steinhauer, May McInnis, McKenzie Beitia, Melanie Nussbaumer, Medtronic Diabetes, Melany Gomez, Mellissa Cunningham, MGM Resorts Foundation, Michelle Van Geel, Mike and Cindy Harrigan, Midtown Barbers, Mike Smith, Millie Mitchell, Ming Hwa Sun, Miss Linda Stokley, Nevada Gold Mines, Nevada State College, Nicholas Moreno, Nick Vigoletti, Nicklaus Delpiero, Nicole Diehl, Nigel Teekasingh, Noah Parker, Noor Denno, Pam Czyz, Pam Robinson, Pamela Del Piero, Paula Cappadona, Paula Heusser, Peter Haas, Rachel Gattuso, Redgie Mull, Rey Mccall, Rhonda McDavid, Novo Nordisk, NV Energy Foundation, O ‘ Reilly, Optum Care, Ostrenger Family, Pamela Jones, Paul & Rebecca Sweeney, Petersen Foundation, Pop a Lock, ProventionBio/Sanofi, PR4P, R-Town Pizza, R.R. Banks Foundation, Rah Hair Studio, Red Rock Country Club, Reno Rodeo Foundation, REW, Richard Welze, RJC Engineers, Robert Stephenson, Roberta McCollum, Rodney Padgette, Ron Hoy, Ronald & Linda Lee, Ross Justis, Royden Mills, Ryan Hughes, Saanvi Bhakta, Sadie, Sarah and Paul Schmitt, Saccal & Hester, Sam’s Club, Sanofi Aventis, Savannah M Streeter, Sean Shakespeare, Shannon McKnight, Shannon Montez, Shawn Peppley, Shayla Taylor, Sherri and Russ Wenzlau, Shirley Card, Shirley Nguyen, Stacy Young, Stefanie Crisanto, Steve Padgette, Susan Freel, Susan Modisett, Susan Wenzlau, Susanne Tarnawsky, Silver State Heating and Air, Soroptimist International of the Tahoe Sierras, Southern Wine & Spirits, Southwest Medical Associates, Steve Hazel, Summerlin Pediatric Dentistry, Susan & Stephan Kordt, Suzanne Reiserer, Tanya McPeep, Tara Winkelman, Taylor Trowbridge, Teah Olson, Teresa Dipietro, Terry Thompson, Thatcher Family, The Finnish Long Drink, The Harris Foundation, The Michelle McGann Fund, Theresa Janszen, Tim and Sue White, USA/Canda Lions Leadership Forum/Strides Walk, Vickie King, Wes Fullmer, William Kolski, Yolanda Ortega Gammill, Thomson Family, Toiyabe Golf Club, Tom and Carol Fuchs, Tom Baker, Tomarco, Tulpa Enterprise Solutions, Tuttleman Foundation, UBS, United Healthcare, University of Nevada, Wal-Mart, Wawona Foundation, Western Colloid, Western Supplies, Western Title, Westside Materials, Wicked Donuts, Yvette Riggot, Zak Salah, Zane Weber, Zappos