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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
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’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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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
- Easy-Moderate Hike
- Improving the Doctor-Patient Relationship
- Exploring and Changing your Relationship with Diabetes
- 101 Ways to Look at CGM Data
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!)