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Sunday, April 27, 2008

Canadian University Develops Day Camp

The University of Western Ontario has developed a summer day camp specifically for overweight and obese children who are at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. This brand of diabetes used to be called adult-onset diabetes because it only appeared in overweight or obese adults.
"[Camp] activities include everything from hiking and aquatics to sports and games. Participants will be divided into groups to enhance team cohesion and social support, which will also allow for friendly competition. In addition, there will be a weekly activity-based field trip."
The day camp will also include weekend education sessions for the whole family. Implementation of the camp program was made possible by a $150,000 grant from the Lawson Foundation. Source: Western News (publication of the University of Western Ontario

Posted By: Aspen Education Group