18th-20th of July 2025

Buckinghamshire. UK

What are LOD Camps?

Rise up in Type 1 spirit (and hopefully not too often in glucose levels!) by joining us at “Camp Phoenix” this summer in Buckinghamshire.

Our 4th LOD camp 🏕 is a 3 day event for adults living with type 1 diabetes, over 18, with an opportunity to meet others with diabetes, test yourself with some outdoor activities and to make the diabetes talk connect in a recreational atmosphere.

When? Friday 18th to Sunday 20th of July (2 nights)

Where? Woodrow High House and Leisure Centre, Buckinghamshire

Whom? People with type 1 diabetes who are 18 years old and over

How much? £55 (early bird until 10th of June) including accomodation, food, sessions and activities such as campfire, climbing, etc.

Registration open until the 1st of July

Details

Accomodation

The registration fee covers everything for your LOD Camp including accommodation and food. You will be staying in shared bedrooms with toilets and showers, with access to electricity.

Food

Please specify in the registration form if you have any allergies or intolerances or if you follow a specific diet. We will be able to accommodate accordingly where possible. We will provide meals and snacks (but do remember to bring hypo supplies).

Registration cost

Inclusive of meals, accommodation, outdoor activities and sessions throughout the 3 days / 2 night stay.

What if I cannot afford the fee? Please contact us if the price is of a concern to you. As a charity we are inclusive and can discuss limited sponsored spaces to support those of lower income.

How to get there

By car

Close access to the M25 and M40

Parking is free and available for all guests/activity participants.

By public transportation

Accessible via both the Metropolitan line and Chiltern Railways, just hop off at Amersham station, where it will be a 7 minute taxi ride or 20 minute bus journey away! Chalfont & Latimer is also nearby, albeit the journey by taxi is about 15 minutes.

Car pooling

Let us know if you would like to choose this option

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What experience do you have in diabetes camps?

Diathlete has delivered fun and recreational workshops to NHS diabetes teams since 2014. We have been involved in the organisation of international diabetes camps (Costa Rica, Chile, Argentina, Ecuador, Uganda, Canada) since 2015 and we delivered the first young adults UK camp in 2019 in Gilwell Park where we trained the participants on how to be young advocates in their communities.
What should I expect on a LOD Camp?

A weekend where you will meet other adults living with type 1 diabetes in a mix of indoor and outdoor sessions. Outdoor sessions include archery, kayaking, high and low ropes, team challenges and, of course, a campfire connection. Indoor sessions are interactive and we will have a range of inspiring speakers, to help bring encouragement into diabetes education and discussion.
Will there be a medical team on site?

As it is an adult camp, we do expect the participants to be fully responsible for their diabetes but we do have a team of diabetes dietitians on site to support with carb counting and to answer any questions that you may have. Our team of leaders is DBS cleared.
Would there be a fridge to store my insulin?

Yes we would have a fridge to store insulin if you require to do so. We also recommend to bring a FRIO or cooling wallet with you.
Is it okay to attend the camp if I am not very active/fit?

Yes! The activities can be suited to different levels and we will not push you to do something you would not like to. We do encourage you to try everything as you can get impressed of what you can achieve.
What should I bring with me to the camp?

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