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DECA's 2022 International Diabetes Camping Conference
This conference is a unique opportunity to hear about creating and operating safe & effective diabetes camping and youth support programs.
When and where
Date and time
February 6, 2022 · 8am - February 7, 2022 · 6pm PST
Location
Oregon Convention Center 777 Northeast Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard Portland, OR 97232
Refund Policy
About this event
Moving Ahead and Growing Together!
Join us for DECA’s 2022 International Diabetes Camping Conference – the world’s largest gathering of professionals serving youth with diabetes in camping and outreach programs!
The conference will be presented in a "hybrid" format, with the options to participate in person at the meeting, or join the meeting online.
Important information will be shared in three content areas: Healthcare, Programming/Youth Development and Administration/Management. Campfire Chat discussions will give you great new ideas. Networking opportunities will connect you with leaders and sponsors of diabetes camps. Sponsor Spotlights will inform you about the latest diabetes products. Spend time with like-minded people who are dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of children with diabetes.
Agenda Outline
Saturday afternoon – Conference welcome, introductions and evening activity. Sunday all day – Medical focus. Sunday afternoon & early Monday - Administrative focus. Monday all day – Programming focus.
Location
The conference will be located in the beautiful Oregon Convention Center. The recently renovated OCC is the largest in the Pacific Northwest and is certified LEED Platinum (the highest certification by Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design).
About the organizer
The Diabetes Education and Camping Association (DECA) unites the worldwide diabetes camping community through leadership and education, as well as shares resources to advance programs that dramatically impact people’s lives.