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Gales Creek Camp for Children with Type I Diabetes

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This is the place where a type 1 isn't the only 1.

Gales Creek Camp Foundation is dedicated to providing camp experiences for children, youth and families directly affected by type 1 diabetes. Through traditional and innovative camp programs designed around fun, we are committed to nurturing a positive attitude toward life and fostering the transition toward independence, integrating diabetes management and self-care skills with social and life skills.

10/21/2026

Clear your summer schedule because 2027 camp dates are here!!

Registration will open January 11th at 11am. Got questions? Check out our FAQ section on the website or reach out to us in the office!

During week 1 of high school camp (June 27th - July 2nd), there will be special programming to celebrate our campers going into their senior year, so we encourage campers completing 11th grade to register for this camp.

July is packed with camp dates! Please note, 2nd and 3rd grade camp is a 4-night camp running from July 25th - July 29th.

And we can’t wait to end our summer with our overnight family campers!!

See you this summer 🤩

10/19/2026

We miss starting our weeks with capture the flag!!

10/13/2026

Navigating school with type 1 diabetes can feel overwhelming—whether your child is entering kindergarten, high school, or heading off to college.

Join two veteran educators, Karen Gill and Meghan O’Dell-Ream, for a live Zoom session + Q&A breaking down what you need to know about 504 Education Accommodation Plans and why every student with T1D deserves one in place.

What they will cover:

- What a 504 plan is and how accommodations adapt across different age groups
- Practical examples of what to ask for (including support for twice-exceptional and multi-diagnosis students)
- Tips on building a true partnership with your school
- What happens to accommodations when transitioning to college
- How to spot common implementation missteps and exact steps to take if a plan isn’t being met

Join us Saturday morning, October 24 at 10am for this 1-hour session. Use the link to sign up!

Complete the registration below to register for the next session. Welcome to Gales Creek Camp's Hope-Mongering series, where we recruit an array of key voices to host a series of conversations: parents, young adults who grew up with T1D, health coaches, educators, innovators, dietitians, T1D doctors...

09/21/2026

Family camp this summer was filled with laughter, smiles and PAINT 🫟 Thanks to the amazing CHAP team who came and created this unforgettable experience for our GCC families!

Stay tuned to see more photos from the summer! 📸

09/09/2026

As a person or family living with diabetes, are you ready for a natural disaster or emergency?

Join us Saturday morning, September 26 at 10am for this 1-hour session with GCC camper mom and disaster preparedness expert Lauren Kraemer for a practical review and discussion of how we can all be better prepared for the unexpected.

Whether it's a wildfire evacuation, wild weather that knocks out power for several days, or an earthquake, there are specific steps you can take to help your family be ready to endure those bigger challenges. In recognition of National Preparedness Month, this session will be specifically tailored to families and individuals living with insulin-dependent diabetes.

Use this link to sign up!

08/10/2026

Hi Gales Creek Camp Community! Once again, over the past couple weeks, there has been multiple accounts leaving links and trying to sell GCC branded merchandise in the comment sections of our posts. These links are spam and are not affiliated with Gales Creek Camp. We are trying our best to get them blocked and removed but in the meantime, please do not follow the links or purchase anything. We apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you for your understanding!

06/04/2026

Thank you to all our amazing donors who participated in our FIRST EVER Venmo fundraising campaign. It was a huge success! In fact, 9 Square in the Air headed out to camp already and is going to be installed on Saturday! We can’t wait for y’all to see all the fun we had this summer! 🎉

05/21/2026

A big, big thank you to the Junction City Lions Club for their amazing gift of a brand new John Deere zero turn mower to keep our meadow looking great! We use the meadow for all kinds of things, like field games, kickball, campfires and more, but our old mower deck was falling apart it. Then the Lions answered the call! Thanks the Junction City Lions Club for covering the cost and the Legend Lynn C**n for shepherding the process from beginning to end. That mower will last us 20+ years, and we'll be grateful the whole time.

05/14/2026

Come see us at a car show that benefits GCC! Gales Creek Camp was chosen by IPD USA as beneficiary of their annual "Garage Sale" event.

When: Saturday May 16th, 2026 - 9:00am to 3:00pm
Where: 11744 NE Ainsworth Cir. Portland, Oregon 97220

This fun annual event, which features a Volvo specific car show and a "garage sale" from their warehouse for Volvo enthusiasts, is an all-around great way to kick off the summer. So come out, see some cars, hear some music, and let the good times roll. Food trucks will be onsite, too.

Huge thanks to IPD USA for choosing Gales Creek Camp for this honor! We are grateful for the support!

05/05/2026

Got questions about camp? We’ve assembled our leadership team who can answer questions about programs, medical, nutrition, registration, financial aid, facilities and more. Bring your questions (and your camper!) and learn all about camp. Submit your questions before or bring them with you.

Join us on Zoom Saturday morning, May 9 at 10am to meet the team.

Use the link to sign up in our bio to sign up!

Address

6950 SW Hampton Street Suite 242
Tigard, OR
97223

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+15039682267

Website

http://www.galescreekcamp.org/

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