Family Programs & Events
 

Events

Throughout the year, DYS hosts educational and recreational activities and events for you to enjoy with other families with diabetes.

Educational & Social Events
DYS Day at the Movies with Animas - November 13, 2011, 1-5 pm, Old Maumee Indoor Theater, Cost $2 per                             person or $5 per family
                            Click here for Movie Day Flyer

Kalahari Resort Family Retreat - January 6th and 7th
DYS Discount Date: January 6, 2012
Call 877-KALAHARI before Monday December 5, 2011 for DYS special rate.
Be sure to ask for the DYS Block of Rooms.

Kalahari is giving DYS Families:

  • Room rate for the night of January 6th: $148 (includes waterpark tickets for 6th & 7th)
  • DYS folks who just want to come and swim for a day (& not spend the night) can get waterpark passes for $28 dollars a person, on either the 6th or 7th
  • 10% off at all food and beverage outlets for Jan 6th
  • Each guest will receive an arcade card with 25 tokens and a complimentary round of mini golf at the indoor glow golf course.

Register by Monday December 5th and your breakfast at the Saturday morning educational seminar will be free. Otherwise breakfast at the seminar is $10 a person.

Call and make your reservations today!
                             Click for 2011 Kalahari Pictures

Toddler Program - May 15, 2011, 12:30 pm at Hero's, $5.00 per Family
                              Dr. Mark Watkins will discuss with parents on how to choose a daycare and/or babysitter for
                              their type 1 toddler.  There will be time for questions and answers.

Social Events 
DYS Rock Climbing - Feburary 11, 2012, 8:30-11 am, Planet Rock in Ann Arbor, Sponsored by Medtronic
                            Rock Climbing Flyer
 
                           Online Registration
                            Click for 2011 Rock Climbing Pictures

Halloween Party – Saturday, October 22, 2011, 1-4 pm, Grace Lutheran Church, 4441 Monroe St., Toledo, OH
                              Click for 2010 Halloween Party pictures

Harvest Party – September 24, 2011, 1-4 pm, Country Lane Tree Farm, 3525 N. Bolander Road, Genoa, OH 43447
                              Cost $5 per person or Max $20 for a family

                              Click here for more Information
                              Click for 2010 Harvest Party pictures

Medtronic/DYS Mud Hens Game - August 1st, 5:30 pm $8.00 per ticket.
                              Click here for Information

Hero's Bounce House World Record - March 10-11, 2011, at Hero's in Rossford, OH
                             Click for 2011 Hero's Bounce House Pictures

Toledo Walleye Game - March 20, 2011, Time 2:00 - 2:30 pm Check-in/Ticket Pickup, 2:45 pm Animas speaker and Snacks, 4:00 pm Game, After the game DYS families can stay for a private tour of the Walleye locker room, Huntington Center, Toledo , Ohio, Tickets $10
                              Sponsored by DYS and Animas

Type 1 Educational Sessions
An education series provided free to families with diabetes. Diabetes-related topics are presented and discussed by experts. Plenty of time is allowed for discussion and Q & A. Supervised recreational activities for youth and siblings are held in an adjoining room, allowing parents to focus on interactive discussion.

Support Group
A peer to peer connection for newly diagnosed kids seeks to soften the impact on kids after being diagnosed with diabetes. Someone to talk to is important as youth find ways to manage this new challenge. Contact DYS to connect you with one of ourSupport Group.

When: February 7th
Time: 6pm
Location: St. Luke's Diabetes Care Center Newly diagnosed families are encouraged to attend, gather resources, meet experienced families, share stories and experiences.
Info or Question: Call (419) 887-8739 or email info@dys4kids.org

 
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