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Slipstreams: 2018 SoCal Slipstream

September 14, 2018 - September 16, 2018

SOCAL SLIPSTREAM

Friday September 14 - Sunday September 16

Canyon Creek Camp, Lake Hughes, California

Beyond Type 1 and Connected In Motion invite you to join us for a weekend of community, connection + continuing education, set against a backdrop of fresh air + adventure!

WHAT: SoCal Slipstream
WHERE: Canyon Creek Camp, Lake Hughes, CA
WHEN: September 14-16, 2018
WHO: Adults (18+) with Type 1 diabetes
CONTACT: Jen Hanson, Executive Director (jen@connectedinmotion.ca)

A Slipstream Weekend is an active, social and educational weekend for adults living with Type 1 diabetes. But that explanation sounds so formal… What it really is… is a weekend jam packed full of outdoor adventure, engaging workshops, great food and incredible people. It’s a chance to connect (or reconnect) with like-minded Type 1s, get out and try something new, learn from each others’ experiences, and celebrate the year’s accomplishments – focusing on the positive aspects of what we CAN do with Type 1 diabetes.

This year we’re heading to a new venue in sunny Southern California for a SoCal Slipstream like never before, in partnership with Beyond Type 1! We’re excited to soak up the warm rays while we get moving on land and in the water. The weekend will be full of hands-on, diabetes-themed workshops, as well as group discussions where we can share our collective diabetes knowledge. Don’t miss out!

SOCAL SLIPSTREAM SPEAKERS & TEAM

Kerri Sparling

Writer and Author, Type 1 Since 1986

Kerri is a passionate advocate for all-things diabetes. She is the creator and author of Six Until Me, one of the first and most widely-read diabetes patient blogs, reaching a global audience of patients and caregivers. Her first book, Balancing Diabetes (Spry Publishing), looks at type 1 diabetes in the context of “real life.” Kerri has lived with diabetes for 30 years. She has experienced a full childhood, the teen years, the college experience, and now pregnancy and parenting, with diabetes along for the ride. Kerri aims to spread a message of hope versus fear through the power of social media, advocacy, and storytelling.

Kerri’s participation is part of Tandem Diabetes Care’s Live Life in Full Color speaker series.

SESSIONS:
Saturday @ 3:30pm: Improving the Doctor-Patient Relationship
Join Kerri in a discussion about getting the most out of your diabetes team and clinic visits.

Sunday @ 10:45am: The Power of Peer Support
Slipstream is almost over... now what? Discover ways to stay connected through the year, to harness the power of the community, and to ride in the Slipstream even once you're home.

Peter Nerothin

Educator, Adventurer, Athlete. T1D since 2000.

Peter Nerothin has been participating in endurance/adventure activities since his diagnosis with T1D in 2000. He holds a MA in Adventure Education/Applied Psychology and enjoys sharing his experiences and insights with fellow type 1's. He trains and surfs with his wife Blair, who also lives with T1D.

SESSIONS:
Saturday @ 9:15am: Sport & Exercise Primer: Back to the Basics - Explore the basics of how diabetes, exercise, food, and insulin intersect through both science and sharing of personal experience. Use this as an opportunity to ask questions and iron out the kinks in your own exercise plan.

Saturday @ 2:15pm: Dig deeper into the world of diabetes and exercise. If you've got the basics down and are looking for an opportunity to dig into the science of diabetes and exercise this is the session for you. Get some hands on experience experimenting with BGs, Insulin, Food, and Exercise.

Mark Heyman

Diabetes Pyschologist. T1D since 1999.

Mark is a diabetes psychologist and Certified Diabetes Educator. In his work, he helps people navigate the emotional challenges of living with diabetes. Mark is based in San Diego has been living type 1 diabetes since 1999.

SESSIONS:
Saturday @ 3:30pm: Exploring and Changing your Relationship with Diabetes - Diabetes is a part of your life and that's not something you can change. What you can change is how you relate to diabetes. We'll talk about the different types of relationship people have with their diabetes and how you can improve your relationship with diabetes.

Sunday @ 9:15am - Do you have any burning questions about diabetes and mental health? This is your chance to ask an expert about this (often hidden) side of living with diabetes. You can submit questions anonymously, and no question is off the table.

Blair Ryan

Athlete, Adventurer, Photographer, Type 1 Since 2000.

Blair has always been happiest when playing outside. She was diagnosed with diabetes in 2000 at 14 years old in the middle of cross-country season. She’s grateful that being an athlete was already a big part of her identity and it fueled her motivation for learning everything she could about diabetes. Since then, she has learned most from being outside with others with diabetes who have similar interests. Blair is an accomplished collegiate distance runner, cyclist, and Ironman triathlete. If time allowed, she would spend all day every day running on trails. In her professional career, Blair uses her background in anthropology and journalism to promote the idea that peer support and experiential education play vital roles in sustainable health systems. She lives and surfs in San Diego, California, with her husband Peter who also has Type 1 diabetes.

A special thanks to the team at Tandem Diabetes Care for making it possible for Blair to join us.

SESSIONS:
Saturday @ 7:15pm: Sport & Adventure Panel - Hear from some Slipstreamers who have been on epic adventures in sport and backcountry exploration. Join the CIM Adventure Team and Team Bike Beyond in a panel discussion. Bring your questions!

Sunday @ 9:15am: Tips for Adventure, Travel & Diabetes - Preparing for an adventure can seem overwhelming, but the beauty of being the wilderness is that your one job is meeting your most basic needs! Anyone who has been out backpacking, or even just on a sleepover, won’t be surprised to hear that diabetes takes up approximately a third of our packing space. In this session we will cover knowing where you are heading, accounting for communal items (bonus if you are traveling with fellow type 1s!), packing your bag, safely storing insulin, CGM and site placement, gear recommendations, having a plan B, and most important - being adaptable.

Geneva Boliek-Poling

Artist, Hiker, Runner, Adventurer. T1D since 2012.

I'm an artist from Santa Fe, New Mexico and an avid hiker/runner/adventurer in my free time. I've been a type 1 diabetic for six and a half years. I draw inspiration from being outside and exploring different ecosystems -environmentally and socially- and I've found that diabetes has helped me study these systems with a unique perspective. Member of the Adventure Team 2017!

SESSIONS:
Saturday @ 7:15pm: Sport & Adventure Panel - Hear from some Slipstreamers who have been on epic adventures in sport and backcountry exploration. Join the CIM Adventure Team and Team Bike Beyond in a panel discussion. Bring your questions!

Sunday @ 9:15am: Tips for Adventure, Travel & Diabetes - Preparing for an adventure can seem overwhelming, but the beauty of being the wilderness is that your one job is meeting your most basic needs! Anyone who has been out backpacking, or even just on a sleepover, won’t be surprised to hear that diabetes takes up approximately a third of our packing space. In this session we will cover knowing where you are heading, accounting for communal items (bonus if you are traveling with fellow type 1s!), packing your bag, safely storing insulin, CGM and site placement, gear recommendations, having a plan B, and most important - being adaptable.

Gaja Andzel

Endocrinologist. T1D since 2000.

Gaja Andzel is an endocrinologist living with type 1 diabetes for 18+ years. She finds connecting with type 1 community very empowering. She leads support group for adults with T1, and most of her clinic team has type 1. She keeps experimenting with diet and novel medications to optimize her sugar control, and improve life of her patients. She lives ketogenic life style. This year she completed 100 miles bike ride for ADA TourDeCure with " Team 83".

SESSIONS:
Saturday @ 9:15am: Adjunct Therapies: Diabetes Drugs and Additional Therapies on the Horizon - Join us for a review use of novel medications available to optimize T1 management including the opportunity to learn from first-hand experience using inhaled insulin and off-label drugs being used in Type 1 diabetes.

Saturday @ 2:15pm: Low Carb & Keto Diets - The Ins and Outs: This session will focus on ketogenic (low carb) life style and it's effects on sugar control as well as useful tips for putting it into practice.

Marissa Town

CDE, Nurse, Research Coordinator, Type 1 Since 1990.

Marissa Town, BSN, RN, CDE, graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and later earned her Certified Diabetes Educator credential. She has had type 1 diabetes since the age of two and has grown up with a passion for helping families living with diabetes. Marissa is currently working as a research nurse at Stanford University. She has always enjoyed working with families with diabetes at Children with Diabetes conferences, camps, and support groups. She and her husband Adam have two young children, Connor and Everly.

SESSIONS:
Saturday @ 1:00pm: What's New in Research & Tech - Come learn from clinical research coordinators at Stanford University about the latest in diabetes research and technology.

Maggie Crawford

Student, Surfer, Climber. T1D since 2012.

Maggie Crawford loves playing in the mountains and in the ocean. Her best days are spent playing outside from sunup til sundown. Maggie has type 1 diabetes and enjoys taking it along surfing, climbing, trail running, and mountain biking. She is pursuing her PhD in Public Health, where she focuses on helping people manage their diabetes.

SESSIONS:
Saturday @ 3:30pm: 101 Ways to Look at CGM Data - We know you look at your own CGM data a lot--- but what would you do if you had hundreds of people's CGM data to look at? Join Maggie to discuss how she's used CGM data from the Type 1 Diabetes Exchange to learn about how hundreds of people with CGMs manage their diabetes.

Saturday @ 7:15pm: Sport & Adventure Panel - Hear from some Slipstreamers who have been on epic adventures in sport and backcountry exploration. Join the CIM Adventure Team and Team Bike Beyond in a panel discussion. Bring your questions!

Sunday @ 9:15am: Tips for Adventure, Travel & Diabetes - Preparing for an adventure can seem overwhelming, but the beauty of being the wilderness is that your one job is meeting your most basic needs! Anyone who has been out backpacking, or even just on a sleepover, won’t be surprised to hear that diabetes takes up approximately a third of our packing space. In this session we will cover knowing where you are heading, accounting for communal items (bonus if you are traveling with fellow type 1s!), packing your bag, safely storing insulin, CGM and site placement, gear recommendations, having a plan B, and most important - being adaptable.

Monica Lanning

Clinical Research Coordinator. T1D since 2000.

Monica Lanning is a Clinical Research Coordinator at Stanford School of Medicine working with Dr. Korey Hood. Her research focuses on the psychological demands of diabetes, as well as barriers people face to diabetes device use. In her free time, Monica enjoys camping, skiing, and doing crafts!

SESSIONS:
Saturday @ 1:00pm: What's New in Research & Tech - Come learn from clinical research coordinators at Stanford University about the latest in diabetes research and technology.

Jordan Laiche

Student, Athlete, Team Bike Beyond, Type 1 Since 2001.

Jordan is currently a student at the University of New Mexico studying Financial Management. He was born and raised in Albuquerque, NM and has had T1D for just over 7 years now. Jordan's passion is to push the limits of what's possible for people with T1D. He was a member of Bike Beyond and is on the Global Ambassador Council for Beyond Type 1.

SESSIONS:
Saturday @ 7:15pm: Sport & Adventure Panel - Hear from some Slipstreamers who have been on epic adventures in sport and backcountry exploration. Join the CIM Adventure Team and Team Bike Beyond in a panel discussion. Bring your questions!

Cassidy Robinson

Team Bike Beyond, T1D since 1993.

Cassidy Robinson is an outdoor enthusiast from Southern California who has lived with Type 1 Diabetes for 25 years. She was a rider and Logistics Coordinator on Beyond Type 1's Team Bike Beyond and she cries a lot in the documentary chronicling the team's epic ten-week ride. At the completion of the ride she moved into a tent in the Eastern Sierra Nevada mountain range to hike and write about the experience. If she ever decides to grow up she wants to be a professional friend. You can find her on Instagram @cassidyjaye_

SESSIONS:
Saturday @ 7:15pm: Sport & Adventure Panel - Hear from some Slipstreamers who have been on epic adventures in sport and backcountry exploration. Join the CIM Adventure Team and Team Bike Beyond in a panel discussion. Bring your questions!

Dana Howe

Communications Manager @ Beyond Type 1, T1D since 2002.

Dana was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 2002 at the age of 8. As the Communications Manager at Beyond Type 1, Dana strives to use social and digital media to amplify the voices of the diabetes community and build community around living well with Type 1. Dana studied Biology and Community Health as an undergraduate and went on to complete an MS in Health Communication from Tufts University. In the past, Dana has worked as a communications specialist with major hospitals as well as small nonprofits on topics ranging from cancer to pediatric device innovation. When she’s not favoriting your tweets, you can find her skiing, biking or drinking coffee.

Jen Hanson

Executive Director @ Connected in Motion, Type 1 Since 1987.

Jen has grown up with Type 1 diabetes. Diagnosed in 1987, she has never let diabetes stop her from pursuing her passion. Jen’s early beginnings as a campfire-loving, bug-catching, mud-puddle-jumping, tree-climbing tot sparked in her a love for the natural world that has been fostered and frown into a full-blown passion for everything outdoors. Jen has degrees in Kinesiology and Education and specializes in Outdoor and Experiential Health education. Jen has worked with Connected In Motion for 10 years and is now CIM's Executive Director.

Heather Gomez

Community Outreach Coordinator @ Connected in Motion, T1D since 2006.

When Heather was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at age 16, Connected in Motion was one of the first organizations she was introduced to as a "new member" of the diabetes community in Toronto. Soon after, Heather moved to Nova Scotia to attend Acadia University, later graduating with a Kinesiology degree. For the past three years, Heather has been working with a number of diabetes organizations in the community, coordinating programs for youth and adults with T1D. She has also stayed busy teaching all varieties of fitness classes (and has a special love for aquafitness!).

Nicole McGreevy

Intern @Beyond Type 1, T1D since 2006

Nicole was diagnosed with T1D in 2006 at the age of 11. Growing up in the Monterey Peninsula, Nicole has always enjoyed any outdoor activities that keeps her near sea level. She is also a previously trained high ropes course instructor and lifeguard. Nicole is a recent graduate from Kent State University with a degree in Human Development and Family Studies concentrating in Child and Youth Development and a Non-Profit Studies minor. Now the intern at Beyond Type 1, she has been able to put all of her past years of experience in non-profit work and as a diabetes camp counselor towards a non-profit organization that means a lot to her.

SOCAL SLIPSTREAM SCHEDULE & SESSIONS

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 14

3:30pm

Arrival, Registration & Move-In

6:00pm

Dinner

7:30pm

Official Slipstream Welcome & Kick-off

Wine & Cheese Campfire Social

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 15

7:00am

Optional Activities: Morning Run w Blair & Peter or Coffee by the Pool

8:00am

BREAKFAST

9:15am

Activity & Sessions #1 – Choose from one of the following:

High Ropes Elements: Join other Slipstreams as you explore this obstacle course in the sky! You’ll have the opportunity to choose your own level of challenge and step outside of your comfort zone! No experience necessary.

Easy-Moderate Hike: Explore the Canyon Creek site and surrounding area via a network of trails. This hike will be for those looking to explore, coffee-in-hand, without breaking a serious sweat.

Sport & Exercise Primer: Back to the Basics w Peter Nerothin – Explore the basics of how diabetes, exercise, food, and insulin intersect through both science and sharing of personal experience. Use this as an opportunity to ask questions and iron out the kinks in your own exercise plan.

Adjunct Therapies: Diabetes Drugs and Additional Therapies w Dr Gaja Andzel – Join us for a review use of novel medications available to optimize T1 management including the opportunity to learn from first-hand experience using inhaled insulin and off-label drugs being used in Type 1 diabetes.

Fishing at the Pond: Kick back, relax, and try your hand at catching fish in the fishing pond.

10:30am

Hot Topics: Share your knowledge & experience. Have your questions answered. This interactive session will allow for discussion, exploration, and sharing on many of the hot topics in diabetes that we won’t have the chance to dig in deeper to throughout the weekend. Topics include: Travel, Relationships, Financial Matters, Random Tips & Tricks, Rants & Raves, Healthcare Teams, Mental Health, Exercise, Pregnancy, and more!

12:00pm

LUNCH

1:00pm

Activity & Sessions #2 – Choose from one of the following:

High Ropes Elements: Join other Slipstreams as you explore this obstacle course in the sky! You’ll have the opportunity to choose your own level of challenge and step outside of your comfort zone! No experience necessary.

Moderate-Challenging Hike: Get offsite and explore the trails on this guided hike around Canyon Creek. Expect to get in a moderate workout, sweat a little, and get your heart rate up.

Archery: Try your hand with a bow and arrow! Join the Canyon Creek archery staff for a lesson and get out and practice your skills.

What’s New in Research & Tech: Come learn from clinical research coordinators Marissa Town and Monica Lanning from Stanford University about the latest in diabetes research and technology.

2:15pm

Activity & Sessions #3 – Choose from one of the following:

Giant Swing: Ready to get the adrenaline pumping? The giant swing is much like it sounds – A giant two-person swing. Your team will hoist you high into the sky on a pulley system. When you’re ready, pull your cord and go for a ride!

Pool Time: Cool off by the pool. Come and lounge, or try your hand at waterpolo, pool basketball, or sun-tanning!

Frisbee Golf: Known affectionately as Frolf – travel around the frolf course challenging yourself to get your frisbee form the tee to the ‘hole’ under par!

Low Carb & Keto Diets – The Ins and Outs: This session will focus on ketogenic (low carb) life style and it’s effects on sugar control as well as useful tips for putting it into practice. Presented by Dr Gaja Andzel.

Advanced Techniques in Sport & Exercise:  Join Peter Nerothin as we dig deeper into the world of diabetes and exercise. If you’ve got the basics down and are looking for an opportunity to dig into the science of diabetes and exercise this is the session for you. Get some hands-on experience experimenting with BGs, Insulin, Food, and Exercise.

3:30pm

Activity & Sessions #4 – Choose from one of the following:

Giant Swing: Ready to get the adrenaline pumping? The giant swing is much like it sounds – A giant two-person swing. Your team will hoist you high into the sky on a pulley system. When you’re ready, pull your cord and go for a ride!

Easy-Moderate Hike: Explore the Canyon Creek site and surrounding area via a network of trails. This hike will be for those looking to explore, coffee-in-hand, without breaking a serious sweat.

 Improving the Doctor-Patient Relationship: Join Kerri Sparling in a discussion about getting the most out of your diabetes team and clinic visits

Exploring & Changing Your Relationship with Diabetes With Dr Mark Heyman: Diabetes is a part of your life and that’s not something you can change. What you can change is how you relate to diabetes. We’ll talk about the different types of relationship people have with their diabetes and how you can improve your relationship with diabetes.

101 Ways to Look at CGM Data with Maggie Crawford: We know you look at your own CGM data a lot— but what would you do if you had hundreds of people’s CGM data to look at? Join Maggie to discuss how she’s used CGM data from the Type 1 Diabetes Exchange to learn about how hundreds of people with CGMs manage their diabetes.

4:45pm

FREE TIME! Float between activities, head off for a nap, or chill by the pool.

6:00pm

DINNER

7:30pm

Sport & Adventure Panel – Hear from some Slipstreamers who have been on epic adventures in sport and backcountry exploration. Join the CIM Adventure Team and Team Bike Beyond in a panel discussion. Bring your questions!

Bike Beyond Documentary Screening – Narrated by actor and Type 1 Victor Garber, the documentary follows Team Bike Beyond, 20 amateur cyclists living with Type 1 diabetes, on their epic 4200 mile adventure across America. From NYC to Nashville to Denver to California – through rainstorms and windstorms, battling lows and achieving new highs, the team’s journey inspired thousands and changed them individually and collectively as they became #OneTeamOneFamily.

Campfire

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 16

7:00am

Optional Activities: Morning Run w Blair & Peter or Coffee by the Pool

8:00am

BREAKFAST

9:15am

Activity & Sessions #5 – Choose from one of the following:

Pool Time: Cool off by the pool. Come and lounge, or try your hand at waterpolo, pool basketball, or sun-tanning!

Moderate-Challenging Hike: Get offsite and explore the trails on this guided hike around Canyon Creek. Expect to get in a moderate workout, sweat a little, and get your heart rate up.

Archery: Try your hand with a bow and arrow! Join the Canyon Creek archery staff for a lesson and get out and practice your skills.

Mental Health Q&A with Dr. Mark Heyman: Do you have any burning questions about diabetes and mental health? This is your chance to ask an expert about this (often hidden) side of living with diabetes. You can submit questions anonymously, and no question is off the table.

Tips for Adventure, Travel & Diabetes with Blair Ryan, Geneva Boliek-Poling and Maggie Crawford: Preparing for an adventure can seem overwhelming, but the beauty of being the wilderness is that your one job is meeting your most basic needs! Anyone who has been out backpacking, or even just on a sleepover, won’t be surprised to hear that diabetes takes up approximately a third of our packing space. In this session we will cover knowing where you are heading, accounting for communal items (bonus if you are traveling with fellow type 1s!), packing your bag, safely storing insulin, CGM and site placement, gear recommendations, having a plan B, and most important – being adaptable.

10:30am

The Power of Peer Support: Slipstream is almost over… now what? Discover ways to stay connected through the year, to harness the power of the community, and to ride in the Slipstream even once you’re home.

12:00pm

LUNCH

1:00pm

Wrap Up & Pack Up

What is a Slipstream Weekend, anyway?

A Slipstream Weekend is an active, social and educational weekend for adults living with Type 1 diabetes. But that explanation sounds so formal… What it really is… is a weekend jam packed full of outdoor adventure, engaging workshops, great food and incredible people. It’s a chance to connect (or re-connect) with like-minded Type 1s, get out and try something new, learn from each others’ experiences, and celebrate the year’s accomplishments – focusing on the positive aspects of what we CAN do with Type 1 diabetes.

Directions & Carpooling Information

From LAX: Take the 405 North; Follow as it becomes the 5 North; Follow the 5 North past Magic Mountain and EXIT at Lake Hughes Road; Turn Right off of the freeway; Follow Lake Hughes Road straight into the mountain (past Castaic Lake) approximately 19 miles; Camp will be on your right side when you see our white picket fence!

Our general rule we tell parents is that when you are on Lake Hughes Road and you think you have gone too far, keep going!  It’s a canyon road and 19 miles can seem longer than it really is!

UP FOR CARPOOLING? (AS A DRIVER OR A RIDER?)

Don’t forget to check out our Carpooling Tool – Join a car or offer a ride, here. Don’t forget, the SoCal Slipstream Facebook Event Page is also a great place to connect!

TAKE THE TRAIN PART WAY!

If you’re arriving in early, or prefer the train, check out the options to travel from LAX to Santa Clarita. Lake Hughes is only a 45 minute drive into the mountains and many of our Slipstreamers will be taking this route into camp.

What goes on at a Slipstream? Do you have a schedule ready?

We’ll post a full schedule as soon as we’ve crossed our Ts and dotted our Is. For now, check out a schedule from a past Slipstream Weekend. This year’s event flow will look quite similar.

Who can attend a Slipstream Weekend?

Slipstream is offered for adults who are living with Type 1 diabetes. There is something special that happens when you’re surrounded by a community of people who ‘get it’. Although we are so grateful for our support networks – our 5.5ers – Summer Slipstream is open exclusively to people living with Type 1 diabetes (Looking for 5.5er-friendly programming? Check out our 5.5er Ontario Slipstream and 5.5er Canoe Trip).

FAQs

What do I need to bring with me?
You can check out our program packing lists, here. If there are any special items you’ll need, you’ll hear from us via email 2 weeks before the event. We’ll expect that you’ll bring your own diabetes supplies, clothing, and toiletries. We’ll provide all of the outdoor adventure equipment, a bed to sleep in, food… Just like camp… for adults!

What is the vibe of the weekend? Is this like a conference?
Not really! Here, at Connected in Motion, we wanted to get away from the typical ‘conference’ style of learning. We want to have meaningful conversations, hands-on learning, and actually get outside and put into practice some of the strategies for living well with diabetes that we’ve all learned along the way. You can expect a mix between indoor learning sessions – sometimes we’ll bring in special guests to share with us, other times we’ll run group workshops – and outdoor adventure sessions – don’t worry, we’ll let you define adventure! Think, camp for adults!

I’m not super fit. I’ve seen some of CIM’s photos and videos – everything looks epic. I don’t know if I’ll be able to handle Slipstream!
Of course you will! The CIM team are trained educators and adventure guides. We work hard to make sure that everyone experiences success, defined on your own terms. Whether that’s climbing a mountain, or just strolling to the trailhead, we’ll mould the experience to suit all ability levels. We’ll encourage you to step to the edge of your comfort zone, but we won’t push you off!

I’ve never been to something like this before – Can I bring a friend?
Slipstream is built just for adults with Type 1 diabetes – Do you have a friend with diabetes? Then, sure! Bring them along! We realize how scary it can be to jump into something like this alone and we commend everyone who has pushed themselves and join the community solo – We are proud of you! We know it’s not easy! We’ll do our best to help make joining the community easy for everyone – We’ll help arrange carpooling, make introductions throughout the weekend, plan ice breakers – whatever we need to do to make you feel welcomed. Come join us!

I have a special dietary need – celiac, dairy sensitivity, allergy – Can the venue accommodate me?
We’ll be working closely with the venue to ensure that we can meet the dietary needs of all of our Slipstreamers. Food is one of the highlights of a Slipstream experience! The venue knows that we will be a group with diverse needs and will be prepared to meet the needs of our crew. We’ll also work closely with you, if you’d prefer, to make sure that you’re comfortable with the food situation. We don’t want food to be a stress!

Will there be low supplies on site, or do I need to pack my own?
Low supplies will be plentiful! We’ll supply juice boxes, glucose tabs, granola bars, etc. As always, if you have your own favorites, please bring them along! (Maybe they will become our favourites, too!)

I see a lot of cool outdoor adventure activities listed. Do I need any of my own equipment?
Nope! For every activity offered at Slipstream, gear will be provided – It’s included in your registration fee!

Do you have questions that you’d like answered? Send them to erin@connectedinmotion.ca with Summer Slipstream FAQ in the subject line and we’ll get your questions answered!

What's included in my registration?

  • Shared accommodation (usually bunk-bed style)
  • All meals and snacks (Friday evening dinner through Sunday Lunch)
  • Outdoor programming (past examples include: rock climbing, challenge course, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, swimming, etc)
  • CIM-specific programming

What is NOT included?

  • Transportation to and from the program venue is not included
  • Diabetes supplies (make sure to bring everything you need for yourself!)

Check out what other Slipstreamers have to say

I had participated in many diabetes-related events as a teenager but this was my first one with an adult group. It was a little intimidating at first but turned out to be an incredible experience! We all became one big families who was there to support one another and I left that weekend feeling refreshed, with a bunch of new friends and fun memories. Thank you for convincing me to come out, CIM! I made the right decision.

KatrinaSummer Slipstream 2016

This was my first experience with the CIM community. I have been diabetic type 1 for the past 36 years deal with this on my own. I knew there were other people who were as active as I was but didn't know anyone other than a close friend who lives in Ottawa area. The experience was so uplifting that I was not the only one and having discussions about the ups and downs on a very personal level. I am ready to do more active sessions with this community soon I hope.

MichelSummer Slipstream 2016

Although it's hard to put into words, being surrounded for an entire weekend with other T1's that totally "get it" from every finger prick, every high, every low, every carb count, every step i take in this T1 journey is beyond priceless!

GayleSoCal Slipstream 2016

I use to think and believe I was the only diabetic in the world. I really had no one to talk to about problems relating to diabetes. I attended the summer slipstream the presentations that were provided were educational and very informative. Not only did I meet new and amazing people but I met great life long friends and really a new family. It has turned my world right around my lowest A1C in 16 years and the best health I have been in 16 years because It put me in the right mind frame to conquer diabetes. This slipstream allowed me to also ask the questions that I always thought were "stupid" or everyone should know but I just didn't I would highly recommend it to anyone and in fact, I already have! Thanks CIM

PaulSummer Slipstream 2016

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September 14, 2018
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September 16, 2018
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Canyon Creek Camp
41600 Lake Hughes Rd
Lake Hughes,CA93532United States
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