To work on teams by improving lacrosse skills. All are welcome to join! Site Terms & Privacy Policy. Choir Period 5 Donations are tax deductible in the U.S. 2022 Southwestern Diabetic Foundation, Inc. All rights reserved. Will your lesson plans be the same for every day of Week 1? Even lunchtime becomes a valuable teaching experience about the importance of good nutrition. Camp Sweeney is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. We will spend most of the period practicing serving and playing a fun serving game called "spider". We offer two convenient stay over weekends for campers who would like to attend two consecutive summer sessions. Donations are tax deductible in the U.S. 2022 Southwestern Diabetic Foundation, Inc. All rights reserved. Weightlifting Period 3 This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Donations are tax deductible in the U.S. 2022 Southwestern Diabetic Foundation, Inc. All rights reserved. Weekend 2: July 1417, 2022, In the few short hours she has been home, I can tell her level of diabetes care knowledge has improved. To teach the rules and techniques of volleyball while building confidence. SWEENEY 5 CONCERTS: The event is broadcasted live so parents can share in their childs successes.
Each session culminates with the Awards Banquet. The Animal Game - different running speeds along a trail. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Campers who participate will attend online activities from 1 PM 4 PM CDT Monday through Friday. We areSWEENEY STRONG! Will your lesson plans be the same for Week 2 and Week 3? Will your lesson plans be the same for every day of Week 1? Camp Sweeney is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. *since the paint is already out, we will have campers make 1 poster board saying we are thankful for you in preparation for Thursdays run. Gold spray painted volleyball for end game. Basketball Advanced Period 1 The length and intensity of these sessions are the reasons campers obtain successful diabetes management. Camp Sweeney is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Encourage runners to try running different paces by making the activity fun through animals. SCF 4H Diabetes Camp Director Will your lesson plans be the same for Week 2 and Week 3? This event is broadcasted live for friends at home to enjoy as every camper has the opportunity to perform a song, skit, or dance for the entire Sweeney audience. Serving Children with Diabetes for More than 70 Years. Should in-person events at Camp Sweeney be possible this summer, we will take appropriate steps to ensure social distancing guidelines are followed which may include event caps and screening procedures for participants.
And if youre interested in visiting Camp Sweeney in person, check out our Sweeney Experience events. The Sweeney 5 is excited to host several concerts for our Sweeney Family this summer. Each session features a high spirited carnival with F-U-N for all, including inflatable obstacle courses, Zorb balls, face painting, a mechanical bull, game booths, and much, much more. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. We play fun lacrosse games on teams. Queen of the Court, To have a fun day that kids can look forward to, Relay races using buckets filled with water and sponges, Buckets to be filled for water, large sponges, To get kids ready for play and get them to interact, Hitting the balls over the fence and then will pick up as a team, To play a game where kids will cheer for each other, Dizzy racket-- spin around with head on racket and then try to hit ball. Designed and Developed in the USA by Darkspire, Inc. Donations are tax deductible in the U.S. 2022 Southwestern Diabetic Foundation, Inc. All rights reserved. Will your lesson plans be the same for Week 2 and Week 3? Site Terms & Privacy Policy. The camp is staffed by medical personnel from Stony Brook Childrens Hospital, local school nurses, as well as by volunteer counselors. Yes, Week 2 and Week 3 Lesson Plans are the same as Week 1. Skate Park Period 2 After the gates close to Hawaiian Falls, campers will have the park to themselves as they explore the Lazy River, the Wave Pool, 7 different giant slides, and even Keiki Kove a massive water structure just for younger campers. Camp Sweeney is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Parents meet during a mandatory pre-camp orientation session and see each other throughout the week during camper drop-off and pick off. Donations are tax deductible in the U.S. 2022 Southwestern Diabetic Foundation, Inc. All rights reserved.
Have the campers run the lake trail after building up endurance and excitement for this achievement all week. remains tailored to our current campers, we use a verifiedtexting system to distribute PFC Life! Designed and Developed in the USA by Darkspire, Inc. There is an additional fee for this service. No, we are going to do different things as the week progresses.
Water balloon toss with a partner, To work on a team to accomplish a goal like scoring points.
Donations are tax deductible in the U.S. 2022 Southwestern Diabetic Foundation, Inc. All rights reserved. In addition to our weeklong programs and in-person events, Camp Sweeney will be hosting several LIVE events throughout the summer! Campers join the Alpha or the Beta Team on their very first night, then compete in games, athletic events, and a medical quiz bowl, all in the hopes of taking home the title.
Challenge Course Periods 1,2,3 The stay over weekends consist of plenty of rest, laundry service, a day out in the city, as well as special stay over weekend activities. Once a camper chooses their activities for the week, we will send an F-U-N Box full of the necessary activity supplies directly to your front door before the week begins. FAMILY FUN DAY Volleyballs in shed need to be aired up. But, for many young children with diabetes, traditional camp is not a possibility as the camps are not equipped to deal with their special health needs. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
All photography Camp Sweeney, unless otherwise noted. Camp Sweeney offers financial assistance to all families who demonstrate financial need. All photography Camp Sweeney, unless otherwise noted. Riflery Advanced Period 4 To learn names, build relationships and encourage team building. Check back on the website and social media for more events each week!
All photography Camp Sweeney, unless otherwise noted. Will your lesson plans be the same for Week 2 and Week 3? Introduce the game to new players and help experienced players build on existing skills. Broadcasting Periods 1,2 These family-friendly events give current and prospective campers and their families and opportunity to get together for some F-U-N! Join Ernie and the Associates for flag lowering this summer featuring all your favorites: joke of the day, the F-U-N Squad, and more! Run to field (closest available field and/or campground), play Red Rover, play Scream Team (who can run the longest on one breath while screaming). Fishing Periods 1,3,4,5 Paintball Combat Periods 1,3 Designed and Developed in the USA by Darkspire, Inc. All photography Camp Sweeney, unless otherwise noted. Although Camp Sweeney is only in session during the summer, diabetes doesnt stop when the school year begins, and neither do we. A typical day includes a session of kid-friendly diabetes education, sports and games, special activities such as visiting the animals at the petting farm, arts and crafts, and tractor rides. Soccer Ironman Period 5 The other campers will cheer the person along who is sprinting throughout the run.
At camp you can jet ski on our 34 acre lake, fly through the sky on our zip line, challenge yourself to a round a paintball, and much more. Come as a family to enjoy a day in the life of a Sweeney camper! All photography Camp Sweeney, unless otherwise noted. The camp also gives parents opportunities to bond. Designed and Developed in the USA by Darkspire, Inc. Lacrosse sticks, balls, KPFC, goals with nets, potential rope for a lacrosse crease. Once they get to the field, we will play any of the following running games: (Freeze tag, relay race, fill the bucket, sharks and minnows, red light, green light, water balloon relay, sponge relay, etc.) Indian run around campgrounds in which campers will run in a line, and the last person will sprint to the front of the line to be the leader of the run. Sweeney Connect events will be on Facebook Live, Instagram Live, or Livestream and give Sweeney campers, parents, staff, and alumni a chance to tune in and see whats going on in Sweeneyland!
Rocketry Period 1 An incredible atmosphere, special camper performances and friendly competitions fill campfire nights with F-U-N! , The positive outlook and the friendships have made such an impact on our son.. We will then run around camp going past different activities where we will hold up our sign and say Were thankful for you ____.
A chance to play all day long, make new friends and master new skills. Name game for arm warm up followed by some passing and setting drills with a partner. Motivation Monday! To have fun playing lacrosse while finishing the week in the class. Site Terms & Privacy Policy.
Second Session: June 26 July 14, 2022 The traditional summer sessions span June and July each year. Wet and Wacky Water Wednesday! Warpaint Wednesday: campers will cover themselves in paint before running to the ultimate field next to the SAC. *note- if it is very hot out, a different activity will be subbed in this day. We bring in all of the skills we have learned throughout the week into lacrosse games! This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. To learn basic skills of lacrosse as a team and to feel accomplished in learning how to throw and catch. Roller Hockey Period 3 Sweeney Fit Periods 4, 5
Some days this summer, join an Associate Program Director for a hike around the lake, a canoe ride, a tour of camp, and some other fun activities! Baseball Advanced Period 2 Baseball Period 4 Will your lesson plans be the same for every day of Week 1? Designed and Developed in the USA by Darkspire, Inc. Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm. Silly Saturday! SIGN UP for SWEET HOME CS All photography Camp Sweeney, unless otherwise noted. Swing Dance Period 5 Serving Children with Diabetes for More than 70 Years, To increase endurance and cardiovascular health and promote running as a healthy and fun lifestyle choice. Site Terms & Privacy Policy. Tails Tuesday: run to campfire and back; counselor calls out animal and campers practice that animal's "pace" ie: cheetah=sprint, deer: focus on form but quickness as well; Horse: trot/easy jog; Frog: hop/burpee-like jumps; Turtle: slow walk; curve-ball animals; abs at end if time, To increase endurance and cardiovascular health and promote running as a healthy and fun lifestyle choice but mostly FUN, Warpaint Wednesday: paint faces then go to field and do different relays and games (three-legged races/ parachutes), To give the camper a sense of satisfaction/accomplishment when they achieve the goal of running around the lakes/to promote cardiovascular health, Lake Run; incorporate lots of songs and cheers along the way; shorter run to gate and back for less experienced runners with same chants. Serving Children with Diabetes for More than 70 Years. Thoughtful Thursday: This will be the new running version of Friendly Friday. All photography Camp Sweeney, unless otherwise noted.
Rock Climbing Period 5 Camp Sweeney is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Sand Volleyball Period 2 Serving Children with Diabetes for More than 70 Years.
Friends and Family are invitedto help paint, clean, and landscape Camp Sweeney to prepare for the upcoming summer. Today we will begin with our usual warm up followed by Queen of the Court so that the campers can practice in a real game setting but with quick games so everyone is involved. Four times per session, the Shull Activity Center is transformed with lights, fog, and decorations as campers come to dance the night away. Tune in and singalong! Boating & Canoeing Periods 1,2 Sweeney Diabetes Camp is open to children between five and eleven years old, this one-to-two-week day camp gives them opportunities to develop new friendships, learn about diabetes and participate in fun activities in a non-clinical atmosphere.
Leadership phones MUST ALWAYS be in the very front and back of the group. To have a good time playing fun lacrosse games and improving skills, Fun Game Friday!
Video Production Period 4 suffolk@cornell.edu All photography Camp Sweeney, unless otherwise noted. Today will specifically focus on serving. Work day will begin at 9am and will end with a lunch around 1pm. Serving Children with Diabetes for More than 70 Years. Play the video to take a tour of our facilities. There will be 3 designated meeting points throughout the lake run for all campers to catch up to the front. Each week the kids are encouraged to share five things that bug them and five things they love about having diabetes an activity that helps them realize that other kids share the same ups and downs about the disease. Will your lesson plans be the same for every day of Week 1? Camp Sweeney is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Donations are tax deductible in the U.S. 2022 Southwestern Diabetic Foundation, Inc. All rights reserved. Serving Children with Diabetes for More than 70 Years. One counselor will call out an animal to correlate with running a certain speed: (Cheetah-sprint, deer-run, horse-gallop, elephant-speed walk, turtle-slow walk). Of course, parents may pick up their campers between sessions if they choose.
Donations are tax deductible in the U.S. 2022 Southwestern Diabetic Foundation, Inc. All rights reserved.
Site Terms & Privacy Policy. During the school year, these children are often the only ones in their school with type 1 diabetes mellitus which can make them feel isolated or different from their peers. Sign up for activities, hang with friends, and soak up the sun! The night ends with a cookout for all to celebrate the accomplishment! Site Terms & Privacy Policy. Camp Sweeney has teamed up with the Lake Highlands PID to raise awareness for childhood diabetes, promote the Lake Highlands area, and host a day of F-U-N for the whole family! Serving Children with Diabetes for More than 70 Years. MORE INFO. Lake run: campers will run the 5k lake trail with counselors equally spread out between campers. No, we are going to do different things as the week progresses. All photography Camp Sweeney, unless otherwise noted. To encourage good sportsmanship with fun games and activities. To recieve a basic knowledge of the sport and give all kids a general knowledge of how to play. Designed and Developed in the USA by Darkspire, Inc. To teach the rules and techniques of volleyball while building confidence. Three times each session, Sweeney campers rock out with our very own band, the Sweeney 5! Hiking Periods 2,3,4,5 We will end with a "rally" styled game that encourages all of the campers to work together. The 5th annual Play for the Day includes the Sweeney 5K, family activities, Lake Highland artisans, and live music! Serving Children with Diabetes for More than 70 Years. We kick off the carnival with the coronation of the King and Queen, then campers spend the night winning prizes and hanging out with friends of every age!
FLAG LOWERING: Serving Children with Diabetes for More than 70 Years. Disc Golf Period 4 After campers, or parents on their behalf, sign up for this system they will be able receive the location of PFC Life events on their mobile device. Followed by "Water Balloon Wednesday", water balloons, enough towels for two kids per towel, To teach the rules and techniques of volleyball while building confidence. To increase endurance and cardiovascular health and promote running as a healthy and fun lifestyle choice. Our goal is to never turn away any family who demonstrates financial need. Soccer Period 1 To ensure that PFC Life! PFC Life keeps campers connected through every season!In communities across Texas,families volunteerto host PFC Life!
Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities. In addition to connecting campers virtually through our Sweet Home Camp Sweeney program, we plan to host several in-person events at Camp Sweeney this summer. My son had the time of his life!. All photography Camp Sweeney, unless otherwise noted. events. Will your lesson plans be the same for Week 2 and Week 3? mt649@cornell.edu, Extension Education Center423 Griffing Avenue, Suite 100Riverhead, New York 11901-3071 The younger campers get a special night all to themselves as we load up the buses and head to Urban Air an indoor trampoline park full of everything a child could want for a night of activity and fun! Getcha Head in the Game Thursday!
Start with stretches, end with abs if time. Join us as we kick off our in-person events with a 4th of July BBQ for the whole family featuring an afternoon of fishing, food, and F-U-N! No, we are going to do different things as the week progresses. Third Session: July 17 August 4, 2022, My son said it was the best three weeks of his entire life and he cannot wait until next year!, It was awesome, no it was better than awesome!
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Today will focus on teamwork.
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Each week (A, B, and C) will have a different program and schedule, so sign up for your favorite or try them all!
Our amazing campers are spreadingperseverance, faith, and courage throughout Texas this year!Check out some of the opportunities to reconnect, give back, and find that special Sweeney fellowship in an area near you! To work on improving shooting skills in lacrosse by positively reinforcing campers to get creative with shooting techniques, To cool off from the hot summer sun all while having fun and improving lacrosse skills. Serving Children with Diabetes for More than 70 Years. DAILY KICKOFFS:
SIGN-UP for COME BACK TO SWEENEY, For more information on Sweet Home Camp Sweeney, Come Back to Sweeney, and Sweeney Connect programming, please follow the link below. Mini Golf Period 1 While younger campers hayride back to a campfire, older campers share a moment watching the sunset atop Meditation Mountain. Site Terms & Privacy Policy. Allow campers to get excited about this weekly tradition of Warpaint Wednesday and allow them to play team building games allowing running. Frisbee Periods 3, 5 If you have a disability and are having trouble accessing information on this website or need materials in an alternate format, contact suffolk@cornell.edu for assistance. Cross Country Period 1 TEL: 631-727-7850 SweeneyMED: Campers will attend age-appropriate SweeneyMEDs and show off their knowledge on Friday with a Med Test and a chance for a prize!
Yes, Week 2 and Week 3 Lesson Plans are the same as Week 1. Designed and Developed in the USA by Darkspire, Inc. Site Terms & Privacy Policy. Weekend 1: June 2326, 2022 This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Donations are tax deductible in the U.S. 2022 Southwestern Diabetic Foundation, Inc. All rights reserved.
Summer camp can be an oasis for kids. Designed and Developed in the USA by Darkspire, Inc. Today we will finish out the week by putting all of our skills to the test. Today will specifically focus on passing and setting. These are just some of the many Sweeney Connect events this summer! Every age group gets a chance to ride out to a local skating rink and spend the night rolling around with friends. Donations are tax deductible in the U.S. 2022 Southwestern Diabetic Foundation, Inc. All rights reserved. PFC is much more than a Camp Sweeney traditionits a movement!
Passing drills with partners, learning how to hold a stick, competition games (fairly divided) and learn how to scrimmage if time permits. We will begin with a warmup similar to the other days. Flag Football Period 3 Campers will make a poster on War Paint Wednesday saying thankful for you or something similar to show our appreciation for other classes. A new 2020 water bottle, friendship candle, and camp T-shirt will be included! This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Swimming Periods 2,3,4,5 At camp, all the children test their blood glucoses regularly and take insulin prior to eating making it a unique, equalizing experience for these young campers. Activities: Campers will sign up for various activities throughout the week, for example: Sibling Time: Each week, campers will be placed in a sibling group of fellow peers to build friendships that never end! Donations are tax deductible in the U.S. 2022 Southwestern Diabetic Foundation, Inc. All rights reserved. Each year, we grant over 1 million dollars in financial aid to our campers. Our primary goal is the safety and wellness of all campers, parents, and staff. To request more information about financial aid, pleasecontact our registrar, Kelley King. Be sure to send in proof of income documentation as listed in that section. Riflery Periods 1,3
Today will again focus on teamwork in a different way, We will begin with our usual warm up followed by a partner game. Site Terms & Privacy Policy.
Designed and Developed in the USA by Darkspire, Inc. Build teamwork and companionship by having the campers encourage each other to lead the group one at a time. To teach the rules and techniques of volleyball while building confidence. Friendly Friday: run by all of the other activities and say hey (CC loves Swimming etc). details. Financial aid is available for children who have diabetes or who are at risk of developing diabetes. Designed and Developed in the USA by Darkspire, Inc. Sign up for our new, virtual program this summer! This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. We will begin with a question game for arm warm up followed by some quick bumping and setting with a different parter than the previous day. All photography Camp Sweeney, unless otherwise noted. Site Terms & Privacy Policy. Many of the counselors are former campers and also have Type I diabetes.
Campers agree, whether theyre rolling around the rink or snacking on tacos, the night is full of F-U-N! Camp Sweeney is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Near the beginning of each session, the entire camp comes together to hike all the way around the lake, walking and chatting with new friends the whole way. Financial assistance is not available for non-diabetic campers or additional sessions. Will your lesson plans be the same for every day of Week 1? Tennis Period 2 Give kids a chance to be silly and express creativity, Pairs- One serves and the other attempts to catch in a cone, To get kids to interact and be prepared for physical activity, Water balloon Wednesday! Let the games begin! Tumbling Period 3
Lacrosse Period 4 The longstanding tradition of the Sweeney Olympics continues each Sunday during the summer sessions.