Camp B.E.T.A 2025

The seventh annual Camp BETA was held on September 6th & 7th, 2025 at SIU Touch of Nature Environmental Center. The overnight camp was attended by 14 boys and girls ages 10 - 17 with Type 1 Diabetes.

We were excited to see several returning campers and welcomed some first-time campers to the family!

Camp activities included: outdoor living skill, archery, fishing, slip n slide/mud gaga ball, arts & crafts, campfire & smores and giant swing/pamper pole. Camp concluded with a ceremony led by SIU Touch of Nature staff. Campers were presented with certificates and handmade wooden medallions with beads representing the different camp activities.

Camp BETA is a collaboration between Southern Illinois Healthcare, Diabetes Today Resource Team, SIU Human Nutrition and Dietetics Program, and SIU Touch of Nature Environmental Center.

We would like to thank all the sponsors that help keep Camp BETA a free opportunity and experience for the campers. The camp's continued success can be attributed to the hard work of many community members, parents, students, nurses, dietitians, and volunteers.