Youth and WhAnau Camps
Kids and their whānau need to feel supported in their diabetes journey. Connecting up with others at our camps is a great way to meet new friends, create a support network and share and learn together.
Our camps
Camps are run in conjunction with local Te Whatu Ora, who are responsible for diabetes management during camp, and we are tied by their requirements as to the numbers of campers that they can safely care for. For this reason, camps prioritise young people who live within their local DHB catchment area.
Camps are by invitation only from local clinical teams, however please get in touch with your local youth coordinator if you want to find out more.
Diabetes New Zealand Youth and Whānau Camps adhere to the Diabetes New Zealand Camp Guidelines.
Auckland Youth Summer Camp
A four-day, three-night stay with action-packed line-up of adventure activities planned including sailing, bush craft, climbing, pioneering and much more!
Auckland Youth Teen Camp
For youth aged 13-17yrs living within the Auckland region (outside regions by request). Both type 1 and type 2 teens are very welcome.
Waikato
Live Brave Mana Ora
Kids Camp
For children with diabetes who attend the Waikids Diabetes Clinic.
Bay of Plenty/Lakes Family Camp
For young people living with diabetes and their families from the Bay of Plenty and Waiariki area.
Top of the South Family Camp
A family camp to support and connect families with children and young adults living with type 1 diabetes from the Top of the South Island, Aotearoa New Zealand.
Otago
Summer Camp
For kids aged 8-12 years of age from Otago and surrounding areas.
Kids take part in rifle shooting, abseiling, kayaking, night bush walks, flying fox, confidence course, plus many more activities.
Canterbury Youth Family Camp
For young people living with diabetes from the Canterbury and West Coast areas and their whānau.
Southland Youth Family Camp
A fun-filled weekend for young people living with diabetes in the Southland region and their whānau.
Otago
Winter Camp
For youth aged 13-18 years
Three days of skiing, snowboarding and getting to know other youth with diabetes.
