Camp Kudzu is a nonprofit organization[1] that provides camping-based educational opportunities for children and teens with Type 1 diabetes.[2][3] The program is run within the state of Georgia.[4][5][6]
| Formation | 1999; 25 years ago |
|---|---|
| Founder | Parents of diabetics, health professionals, community leaders |
| Type | Nonprofit |
| Focus | health and wellness |
| Headquarters | Sandy Springs, Georgia |
| Location |
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| Coordinates | 33°52′11″N 84°32′13″W / 33.86982°N 84.53705°W |
Area served | Georgia (US state) |
| Method | summer camps, day camps, family camps, educational activities |
| Owner | Camp Kudzu, Inc |
Executive Director | Robert G. Shaw |
| Website | https://www.campkudzu.org/ |
Camp Kudzu was founded in 1999[7] by parents of diabetic children and medical professionals as means to support children in Georgia with Type One Diabetes.[8] It held its first summer camp at Camp Twin Lakes in June of 2000 and its first family camp in 2002. The following year, the program expanded to run camps at both Camp Twin Lakes and Camp Barney.[9]
References
edit- ^ "Camp Kudzu". Atlanta Magazine. 2024-08-20. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
- ^ "Camp – Diabetes Education & Camping Association". Retrieved 2024-03-19.
- ^ Sigala, Narda; Georgia, Fresh Take (2024-04-01). "From camper to staff: How one camp's mission changes lives". Youth Today. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
- ^ Stevens, Alexis. "Here's why, at 49, I still go to summer camp". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. ISSN 1539-7459. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
- ^ "Usher Missed The Manchester Benefit Concert To Take His Son To Summer Camp". Essence. 2020-12-06. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
- ^ "Usher explains why he missed the One Love Manchester concert". ABC News. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
- ^ "Camp opens doors for kids with diabetes". Savannah Morning News. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
- ^ Richie, Clare S. (2019-12-03). "Camp Kudzu celebrates 20 years of supporting kids with type 1 diabetes". Rough Draft Atlanta. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
- ^ "About Us". Camp Kudzu. Retrieved 2024-03-19.