Upcoming Events
Check out upcoming diabetes-related events in the area! Descriptions and registration links for upcoming events are listed below.
Diabetes Education Classes
By Appointment
Unless otherwise noted, classes are held in the Pediatric Diabetes Education classrooms (Taubman Center, Rooms 2386 & 2387).
Check the Clinical Programs page for a list of classes and descriptions.
DYS Spring Mothers Retreat
April 13, 2025
If you are a mother of a child living with diabetes, join DYS for a relaxing day of "feel good" yoga, brunch snacks, drinks, and wine flights! This is a free event hosted at the Live Edge Center in Fremont, Ohio.​​
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Registration is now closed.
Launch Trampoline Park Day of Fun
April 26, 2025
Enjoy an afternoon with DYS at the Launch Trampoline Park in Ann Arbor. Launch is the ideal place for kids, teens, and adults with a variety of attractions including a ninja course, rock wall, dunk basketball, and trampoline courts. $15 per jumper includes 2 hours of jump time, $5 arcade cards, two slices of pizza, and a small fountain drink.​​
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Learn more and register here by April 21st.
2025 Breakthrough T1D Walks
Save the dates for the Breakthrough T1D 2025 Michigan & Northern Ohio Chapter Walk events. Stay tuned for registration and walk day details later this spring.​​​
Columbus - Sunday, April 27th, 2025 - The Lawn at CAS
Jackson - Saturday, June 14th, 2025 - Ella Sharp Park
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Register here.​​​​​
CHMK Teen Weekend
Camp Ho Mita Koda (CHMK) is hosting a teen weekend where young adults will create valuable connections and develop a great support system through fun teambuilding, camp activities, and guest speakers in an inclusive environment. They will also participate in open group discussions on a wide variety of important T1D topics including driving, transition from high school to college or workforce, alcohol, the importance of mental health, and more!
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Learn more and register here.
May 9 - 11, 2025
Breakthrough T1D Virtual Community Summits
Breakthrough T1D Virtual Community Summits offer virtual educational sessions to help you and your loved ones live full and healthy lives with type 1 diabetes.​​ Upcoming Summit events include:
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Wednesday, May 14th, 2025:​​​​ Mental Health: Recognizing Burnout, Building Resiliency and Self-Advocacy​​
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Wednesday, September 24th, 2025: Navigating Healthcare Coverage with T1D
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Wednesday, November 12th, 2025: Diabetes Awareness Month
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Learn more and register here.
MSU Extension's Adulting 101 Program
Are you ready to leave for college or be out on your own? Are you prepared to do adult tasks and have the skills to be successful?​​ Michigan State University (MSU) Extension's Adulting 101 Program helps teenagers and young adults demystify the reality of being an "adult" through engaging educational sessions. Each FREE, virtual session is packed full of important life skills and tools necessary to live independently.
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May 15, 2025, 6 PM: Stay Safe Out There​
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June 2, 2025, 6:30 PM: International Travel on a Budget
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July 9, 2025, 4 PM: Mastering Meal Planning
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August 18, 2025, 6 PM: Navigating Life: Addressing and Handling Peer Pressure
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September 17th, 2025, 6:30 PM: Professionalism: Communicate, Dress, and Deliver with Confidence
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October 23, 2025, 5 PM: Enjoy your Holidays on a Budget
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November 13, 2025, 6:30 PM: Navigating Tough Talks: Conflict Resolution & Civil Discourse
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Learn more and register here.
West Michigan Community Summit
May 31, 2025
The Breakthrough T1D Community Summit is an educational and networking opportunity for all those impacted by type 1 diabetes. This year, the Breakthrough T1D Community Summit will bring our community together to learn from T1D experts, hear about the latest breakthroughs in T1D research, meet vendor exhibitors, connect with others impacted by T1D, and more! The event will be hosted at the L.V Eberhard Center in Grand Rapids. Registration is FREE but required. ​​​​
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Learn more and register here.
ADA Camp Midicha
June, 2025
ADA Camp Midicha offers fun activities like swimming, water sports, archery, ropes courses, campfires, and more! Camp is a great place for children living with diabetes to develop the critical skills, form friendships, and thrive while managing their diabetes.
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Resident Camp - Session 1: June 15th - June 20th
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Resident Camp - Session 2: June 22nd - June 27th
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Day Camp: June 23rd - June 27th​​
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DYS Hot Shots Camp
June - July, 2025
DYS Hot Shots Camp provides a chance for campers to go to summer camp alongside other children living with type 1 diabetes. Diabetes education is integrated into traditional activities such as canoeing, archery, crafts, group activities, and more!
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DYS Little Shots Camp: A day camp for campers ages 5-10
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Little Shots Ohio Dates: July 7th - 10th
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Little Shots Michigan Dates: July 28th - 31st
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Learn more here.
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DYS Middle Shots Camp: An overnight camp for campers ages 10-13.
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Dates: June 16th - 19th​
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Learn more here.
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DYS Big Shots Camp: An overnight camp for campers ages 13-17.
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Dates: June 19th - 23rd
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Learn more here.​​​​​​​
Camp Ho Mita Koda
June - July, 2025
Camp Ho Mita Koda (CHMK) is a great place for wonderful experiences, making friends, and coming together as a community. With trained staff, campers will enjoy fun activities like hiking, canoeing, T1D education, crafts, and more!
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Session 1 (Grades K-6): June 15th - 20th
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Session 2 (Grades K-6 & Buddy Camp): June 22nd - 27th
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Leader-In-Training (16-17 y/o): June 22nd - June 27th
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Session 3 (Grades K-12, Mini-Camp): June 30th - July 4th
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Session 4 (Grades 7-12): July 6th - 11th
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Session 5 (Grades 7-12 & Buddy Camp): July 13th -18th​​
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Family Camp: August 30th - September 1st
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Learn more and register here.
Friends for Life Orlando 2025
July 8 - 13, 2025
The annual Friends for Life Conference is being hosted at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando, Florida. This year's theme is "superheroes," so get ready for an action-packed adventure full of learning, fun, and forging new friendships! Registration for the conference is $300 with scholarships available (does not include hotel).
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Learn more and register here.
KidSport Summer Camps
June - August
Registration is open for the KidSport Summer Camps! There are two programs: KidSport Inclusive and KidSport Adaptive. Both camps offer children ages 4-11 the opportunity to learn and play a variety of team sports, individual sports, team building games, fitness, and other physical education activities in a non-competitive and fun sports environment. The activities are age-appropriate and developed by experts in children's physical education.
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Learn more and register here.