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SoCal Slipstream 2019
September 6, 2019 - September 8, 2019
Last year we hosted almost 100 people living with type one!
Experiential Education
No classrooms. The best way to learn is in the real world.
Relax & Recharge
It's an awesome weekend in the woods around a campfire!
Lasting Connections
Attendees go on to make lifelong friendships with other T1s.
WHAT: SoCal Slipstream
WHERE: Camp Conrad Chinnock, Angelus Oaks, California
WHEN: September 6-8, 2019
WHO: Adults (18+) with Type 1 diabetes
PRICE: $325 EarlyBird / $375 Regular USD
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!
Once again, SoCal Slipstream weekend will be hosted in partnership with Beyond Type 1! Get in touch with your rustic, outdoorsy side on a hike or paddle, or kick it back by the campfire for a s’more. 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!
What Is A 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 and learn from each others’ experiences. Let’s celebrate the year’s accomplishments and focus on the positive aspects of what we CAN do with Type 1 diabetes.
All The Important Information You Could Need
Camp Conrad Chinnock
4700 Jenks Lake Rd E, Angelus Oaks, CA 92305, USA
Driving
Camp Conrad Chinnock is conveniently located in southern California, just an hour east of San Bernadino.
From San Diego, CA – 3 Hours
From Los Angeles, CA – 3 Hours
From Las Vegas, NV – 4 Hours
From Phoenix, AZ – 5.5 Hours
Airports
Camp Conrad Chinnock is located approximately 3 hours / 110 miles from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Carpool Information
Don’t forget to check out our Carpooling Tool – Join a car or offer a ride, here.
When attending a Slipstream, you can expect to stay in shared bunk-style accommodation. All accommodations offer electricity in the cabins for all of your diabetes-charging needs. When CIM is searching for venues, we look for options that are comfortable with adults including easy access to bathrooms and showers (in the cabins, whenever possible), climate controlled spaces, and reasonable sized beds.
Slipstreams take place in outdoor playgrounds across North America. There are plenty of opportunities to get active and have fun regardless of what Mother Nature throws at us. We always plan for weather to be unpredictable – hot, cold, wet or dry and cooler in the evenings. We can’t control the weather, but we can control how we dress. We will plan to be generally active outside for the majority of the weekend. Bring lots of comfy layers, as well as athletic, fast-drying, wicking clothing. This ain’t no fashion show!
Camp Clothes
- Your underwear of choice ( a couple of pairs)
- 2 pairs of wool socks
- 1 quick-dry t-shirt
- 2 long sleeve t-shirts
- 1 pair of pants
- Long-johns (top and bottom layer)
- Comfy clothes for lounging – jeans, hoodies, sweats, etc.
- Rain gear (jacket and pants)
- PJ’s (hopefully matching plaid flannel)
- Fleece or hoodie
- Insulated Jacket (Puff jacket, wool, something warm!)
- Brimmed hat, toque, mitts
- Bathing suit & towel
Shoes / Footwear
- Slippers / sandals (indoor shoes)
- Running shoes and/or trail/hiking shoes
Toiletries
- Shampoo/conditioner/soap/body wash
- Brush/comb
- Toothbrush/toothpaste
- Personal Items
Camping Equipment
- Sleeping bag / bedding / pillow
- Extra blanket layers – Don’t be shy!
- Single bed sized fitted sheet (optional)
Diabetes Supplies / Meds
- Any meds you need, labeled
- Insulin and supplies (enough to last a week) – be sure to pack extra pump sites, reservoirs, pump batteries, syringes, pen camps, etc.
- Glucose meter and supplies
- Your favourite low supplies
- Glucagon Kit (if you have one)
Other
- Camera
- Flashlight / headlamp (cam gets dark at night!)
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- 1L Water Bottle
- Small backpack/fanny pack (yes, these are cool)
- Glasses / contact lenses
Optional
- Musical instruments
- Toque / wool hat
- Yoga mat
- Season specific sport equipment (Think tennis racquet, fishing rod, frisbee)
- Cards / your favourite board game (you never know!)
Schedule at a Glance
We are currently working on our schedule for this event and will update this page when it is available. If you would like to see an example schedule from a previous event, click here.
Speakers
We’ve hand selected an incredible range of inspirational speakers to cover topics related to type 1 diabetes over the weekend.
Christel Oerum
Christel has been living with Type 1 diabetes since 1997 and has always been very determined not to let her diabetes affect her quality of life. She is the author of the popular diabetes book Fit With Diabetes. She is the main content creator on Diabetes Strong, an active diabetes advocate, public speaker, and diabetes coach. Christel holds an MBA in Finance & Strategy and an ISSA Personal Trainer certification with specialization in Fitness and Diabetes (Level 3 certified from the Diabetes Motion Academy).
Mark Heyman
Dr. Mark Heyman is a diabetes psychologist, Certified Diabetes Educator and the Director of the Center for Diabetes and Mental Health (CDMH). Mark provides education and evidence-based clinical treatment to people with diabetes, cutting-edge training to health care providers, and innovative program development and strategic consulting services to the diabetes business community. Mark received his PhD in Clinical Psychology from The George Washington University and completed his psychology internship at the UCSD School of Medicine. He holds an appointment as an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at UCSD. Mark lives in San Diego with his wife Gayle and daughter Hannah. He loves cooking, cocktails and spending time at the beach. Mark has been living with type 1 diabetes since 1999.
Michael Shelver
Michael Shelver is a mountain sports athlete. Whether it be climbing, skiing, hiking, or running, he spends as much time as possible adventuring in the outdoors. Michael’s 15 years of diabetes management led to his career path in exercise physiology. He is currently on an expedition to climb the US fifty high points in fifty days or less, PROJECT 50-IN-50, with fellow T1D Patrick Mertes. His goal is to use his experiences to help inspire others to live active outdoor lifestyles.
Robin Cressman
Robin is a yoga instructor and fiber artist. She started practicing yoga 15 years ago, and stuck with it because it was such a unique way of moving her body. She was certified as a yoga teacher by OM Yoga in NYC in 2012...and four months later was diagnosed with T1D. In fact, people were telling her, "that yoga training is making you lose a lot of weight." Spoiler: it wasn't the yoga. Her yoga practice offered a way to move her body and (sometimes) calm her mind while riding the highs and lows of T1D, and teaching it to others has been an infinite source of wisdom and growth. Three years ago, Robin discovered a new, wonderful mindfulness practice: macrame. Robin instantly took to the tactile, repetitive nature of creating something out of knots. These days you can find her teaching yoga, practicing yoga, tying knots, or taking long walks on the beach with her husband and dog.
Dr. Gaja Andzel
Dr. Gaja Andzel, T1D and Endocrinologist, with a practice focused on empowering patients to find unique way of managing diabetes. Combining physical activity, nutrition therapy and insulin is a key to success. She enjoys cycling and ketogenic life style. She is currently managing her insulin with Dexcom G6 and Omnipod LOOP. You can connect with Dr. Andzel on Instagram: @bewellendocrinology
Sessions: 'Keep Calm and Keto On!' and 'Thinking Outside the Box: Adjunct Therapies'
Louise Nielsen
Louise Nielsen is a Certified Working Pastry Chef with the American Culinary Federation and a member of Les Dames d"Escoffier. She has taught cooking and pastry classes for over 9 years. She was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes about 5 years ago and has since been on an unending quest to make and eat food that helps regulate blood sugar but still tastes good too!
CIM/BT1 Support Team
Heather Gomez
Leisa Wierenga
Mariana Gómez
Mary Lucas
Jordan Dakin
Our Sponsors For This Event
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
What goes on at a Slipstream? Do you have a schedule ready?
Think of Slipstream as a choose your own adventure experience. You’ll have the chance to build your own schedule to create an experience that works best for you and your goals for the weekend.
When the schedule is ready, it will be added to this page under the Schedule At A Glance.
Who can attend a Slipstream Weekend?
Slipstream Weekends are available to people aged 19+ who are living with Type 1 diabetes. We have had participants from ages 19 to 82 and have no upper age restrictions as long as you are willing to bring a smile and a love for being active.
We do offer programs where your friend or partner living without Type 1 can join through our 5.5er series! Check out our 5.5er Canoe Trip.
Getting There? Accommodations? Food? Packing List?
Oops, you’ve scrolled too far! All of that information is answered further up the page. Click here!
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 don't know if I'll be able to handle this event.
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 have a special dietary need: celiac, dairy sensitivity, allergy, etc. Can the venue accommodate me?
We do our best to accommodate special dietary requests, and our team works closely with the venue to ensure they are aware of any food allergies or special diets in the group. If you have a special dietary concern, please be sure to let us know well in advance so we can find out what accommodations or substitutions the venue is able to offer.
Will there be low supplies on site, or do I need to pack my own?
Low supplies will be plentiful, but it’s always a good idea to bring your own! We’ll supply juice boxes, glucose tabs, granola bars, etc. As always, if you have your own favourites, 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!
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!)
I'd love to join, but don't think I can afford it.
We never want someone to miss out on a CIM experience, simply because they can’t afford it. The purpose of the CIM Program Subsidy is to eliminate financial barriers for those who want to attend a Slipstream weekend or Adventure program. These subsidies are possible because of the fundraising by past CIM Adventure Team members.
To apply for a subsidy, please complete a CIM Program Subsidy Application.
What is the refund policy?
Unfortunately, CIM is unable to refund Slipstreams registrations that are canceled less than 30 days from the start of the program due to arrangements with our host venues. For all other cancellations, please email info@connectedinmotion.ca.
I still have a question I need answered.
Still have questions? Send them to heather@connectedinmotion.ca with Slipstream FAQ in the subject line and we’ll get your questions answered!
Don’t believe us? Just watch!
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