Coldwater Fall Youth Retreat
October 11-13 2024
ICD retreats are focused on empowering youth to embrace diabetes as a positive force in their lives.
Whether you are talking by the campfire or challenging yourself on the Climbing Tower, you’ll connect with others, build lifelong friendships and focus on the skills needed to become a strong leader in the diabetes community - or just the best version of you!
We empower T1D youth to overcome obstacles and develop coping mechanisms for living with type one. With ICD's expert knowledge, enthusiastic instructors, and exciting activities you are sure to walk away with a deeper understanding of your potential.
Who: This event is open to high school/post secondary students, and young adults living with type 1 diabetes, ages 13+. Those interested in bringing a friend without T1D are welcome to!
Where: Sugar Valley Farm, Coldwater ON
When: October 11-13, 2024
Accommodations: We will be staying indoors in heated cabins. Having a good sleeping bag and sleeping pad or thermarest will be essential for a comfy night sleep. There will be separate sleeping accommodation based on gender of participants, please let us know if you have any concerns with us being able to aptly accommodate your needs. Each leadership retreat is unique to the area in which we are staying. Our programming will utilize the unique features of the site and available activities. Be prepared to be outside in various weather conditions and to work closely with your peers and the ICD leadership team.
About Us: ICD is a leader in exercise and diabetes with experts in the science who talk the talk and athletes who walk the walk. We’ve hosted thousands of type 1s in everything from a fun day of sport to week-long camps and extreme challenges. We focus on how to manage diabetes effectively in the midst of real life challenges and use active programs to bring strategies to life. If you’re looking to build on diabetes skills or see why ICD has a 100% participant response rate for motivation to live better with diabetes, come pay us a visit.
Support: Come out and feel the support from others who understand what you are going through and will share in this learning experience. Learn something about yourself and connect with other T1Ds who understand the ins and outs of diabetes management. This is a great opportunity to take in picturesque views and discover what you can accomplish with the right support.
We regularly support all manners of food allergy, celiac disease and many other challenges (physical and mental), so don’t be afraid to reach out and talk with our leadership team to develop a plan for an experience of a lifetime!
Diabetes Management: We are able to support any level of control with type 1 diabetes as well as many other additional challenges. So don’t think your blood sugars couldn’t stand up to such an extreme challenge – our guides are experts, experienced and excited to support you on this journey.
Gear : We are able to support additional needs for backpacks, high-end sleeping bags and head lamps upon request but proper hiking shoes/boots, rain jacket, athletic wear are required. Please reach out so we can help you be prepared for this adventure. Registered participants will receive a participant package with more information in their confirmation email.
Cost: Your ticket includes accommodations, all meals and snacks, mentorship and empowerment with the ICD team!
Thank you to Dexcom Canada for supporting our 2024 Retreats!
