Vancouver Island Youth Retreat

May 17-19 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 to try something new, 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 14+. Those interested in bringing a friend without T1D are welcome to!

What: 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.

Where: Prospect Lake, Victoria, BC

When: May 17-19, 2024

Accommodations: We will be camping outdoors in tents. 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.

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!

Check out some other Victoria area events!

March 16 - Victoria Ice Skating

May 19 Victoria Spring Fling

July 29 - August 2 Victoria Sports Camp

August 9-11 Island Family Adventure

Location Information

Location Name
Power To Be
Address
4633 Prospect Lake Rd, Victoria, British Columbia, V9E 1J5 CA
Directions
Google, Bing, MapQuest

Tickets	Price	Fee
Retreat Ticket Your ticket includes accommodations, all meals and snacks, mentorship and empowerment with the ICD team!	$150.00	$0.00

Donation While our tickets reflect the most accessible options available to our participants, we encourage those who are able and willing to give back to donate above and beyond the ticket cost. You can become a donor today, and help us to keep all of our programs open to all. Tax receipts will be issued in January 2025.

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Empowerment Fund

Financial Assistance: Tickets at the Empowerment rates are made available through individual donations and corporate sponsorships. At ICD, we firmly believe that finances should never be a barrier to participation in our programs. To ensure our events are accessible to all, please choose the code that works best for you.

For 25% off please use code ICDEF25
For 50% off please use code ICDEF50

All ICDers are encouraged to pay-it-forward, by setting up a personal fundraising campaign. We will guide you every step of the way, as you help to provide support and connection opportunities to others! Have a look at our handy Fundraising Resource Package to get started.

Empowerment Fund Code

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