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5.5er Slipstream 2019
June 14, 2019 - June 16, 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 T1's.
WHAT: 5.5er Slipstream
WHERE: Camp Pine Crest, Torrance, Ontario
WHEN: June 14-16, 2019
WHO: Adults (18+) with Type 1 diabetes and their 5.5er supporters (18+)
PRICE: $450 per pair Early Bird / $500 per pair Regular (Canadian $)
Join us for a weekend of community, connection + continuing education, set against a backdrop of fresh air + adventure with your favourite non-pancreatically challenged supporters.
What Is A Slipstream?
A Slipstream Weekend is an active, social and educational weekend for adults living with Type 1 diabetes. But this one has a twist!
We’re putting a spin on the classic Slipstream Weekend! Bring your favourite 5.5er along with you to experience an incredible Slipstream Weekend, together! What’s a 5.5er, you ask? A partner, family member, or friend who doesn’t have diabetes. The activities and educational sessions will include diabetes topics that are relevant to both Type 1s and 5.5ers, so no matter whether your pancreas is working or not, we guarantee a ton of fun!
All The Important Information You Could Need
Camp Pine Crest
1090 Gullwing Lake Rd, Torrance, ON P0C 1M0
From Toronto and the south:
Take Highway 400 north to Barrie, then Highway 11 north to Gravenhurst. At Gravenhurst take Highway 169 about 21 km. (approx. 13 miles) northwest to Torrance. Turn left onto Southwood Road and immediately left again onto Clear Lake Road. Camp is about 3.3 km. (approx. 2 miles) down the road.
From North Bay and the north:
Follow Highway 11 south to Highway 169 at Gravenhurst. Take Highway 169 about 21 km. (approx. 13 miles) northwest to Torrance. Turn left onto Southwood Road and immediately left again onto Clear Lake Road. Camp is about 3.3 km. (approx. 2 miles) down the road.
From Sudbury and the west:
Follow Highway 69 south through Parry Sound to Highway 169 at Foot’s Bay. Take Highway 169 southeast about 25 km. (approx. 15 miles) northwest to Torrance. Turn left onto Southwood Road and immediately left again onto Clear Lake Road. Camp is about 3.3 km. (approx. 2 miles) down the road.
From Ottawa and the east:
Take Highway 60 west through Algonquin Park to Highway 11 at Huntsville. Take Highway 11 south about 52 km. (approx. 32 miles) to Highway 169 at Gravenhurst. Take Highway 169 about 21 km. (approx. 13 miles) northwest to Torrance. Turn left onto Southwood Road and immediately left again onto Clear Lake Road. Camp is about 3.3 km. (approx. 2 miles) down the road.
Carpool Information
Don’t forget to check out our Carpooling Tool – Join a car or offer a ride, here. Don’t forget, the 5.5er Slipstream Facebook Event Page is also a great place to connect!
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!
Please Note: It gets cold in Algonquin in late September. BRING LAYERS and LOTS OF BLANKETS!
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
Friday
4:00pm
Check-In and Move-In Begins
4:30pm
Explore the Camp – Walking Tours , Icebreakers
5:30pm
DINNER
7:00pm
Official Welcome & Kickoff / Icebreakers
8:00pm
Wine & Cheese Campfire Social
Saturday
7:00am
Coffee by the Lake / Morning Run (optional)
8:15am
BREAKFAST
9:15am
High Ropes Course
Canoe/Kayak/SUP
Diabetes & Exercise 101 w/ Julie De Vos
10:45am
High Ropes Course
Canoe/Kayak/SUP
Trends in T1D Tech w/ Lorraine Anderson
12:30pm
LUNCH
1:30pm
Archery
Drum Circle
Diabetes Distress & Burnout w/ Allison Nimlos
3:00pm
Low Ropes / Team Building
Hands-On Tech Session (3:30 – 5:00pm)
4:30pm
Free Time Activities
Waterfront Activities / Sports / Social Time
5:30pm
DINNER
7:00pm
Big Group Game
8:00pm
Night Hike & Campfire
Sunday
7:00am
Polar Bear Dip / Coffee by the Lake (Optional)
8:15am
BREAKFAST
9:15am
Archery
Arts & Crafts
Trends in T1D Nutrition w/ Lorraine Anderson
10:45am
Canoe/Kayak/SUP
Communication 101 for a Relationship Impacted by Chronic Illness w/ Allison Nimlos
12:30pm
LUNCH
1:30pm
Pack Up & Head Out
Speakers
We’ve hand selected an incredible range of inspirational speakers to cover topics related to type 1 diabetes over the weekend.
Allison Nimlos
Allison Nimlos is a licensed associate marriage and family therapist in Minneapolis, MN. She works in private practice where she specializes in chronic illness, particularly type 1 diabetes. Allison's passion for individuals and families affected by diabetes comes from living with type 1 diabetes for 25 years. Allison also enjoys working around issues of anxiety, depression, relationships and family conflict. Prior to her work as a therapist, she was Assistant Editor at DiabetesMine.com and has been a freelance writer on diabetes for more than a decade. She lives in Minneapolis with her husband and toddler son. You can follow her on Instagram at @thediabetictherapist.
Lorraine Anderson
Lorraine is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator. She has had the privilege of presenting workshops across Canada to both health care professionals and families who live with type 1 diabetes. When not at work, she is a busy mom and stepmom to six young adults and two golden retrievers. Lorraine can be found at a dog park, on a hiking trail, tennis court, golf course or ski hill. She celebrated her 30 year “diaversary” in March of last year and understands firsthand the ups and downs of daily life with diabetes.
Julie De Vos
Julie De Vos was diagnosed in 1990 with type 1 diabetes and has spent much of her life volunteering and working in the t1 community. These passions led her to a degree in Kinesiology and Health Sciences and a career path in the diabetes industry, previously focused on building programs and communities for not-for-profit diabetes organizations. Today, Julie is a Registered Kinesiologist, Certified Diabetes Educator, Health Coach, Wilderness First Responder, Alpine Ski Instructor, and Advanced Scuba Diver. She is passionate about living life to its fullest and helping those in the diabetes community thrive! She currently works as the Community Advocate for Diabetes Daily and owns her own health coaching business, Health Wellness Coaching.
Slipstream Team
Rebecca Fitzgerald
Rebecca grew up in Brampton, Ontario a suburb of Toronto. She was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes 29 years ago when she was 8. Shortly after her diagnosis, Rebecca attended her first session at Camp Huronda, a summer camp for children with T1D, there she found a love for outdoor adventure and some lifelong friendships! Rebecca now lives in Ottawa with her husband and daughter and is a CIM Ambassador who helps organize and volunteers at Ottawa area CIM events. She is beyond excited to be helping with the planning and execution of this year's 5.5er Slipstream and can't wait to meet this years participants!
Julie De Vos
Julie De Vos was diagnosed in 1990 with type 1 diabetes and has spent much of her life volunteering and working in the t1 community. These passions led her to a degree in Kinesiology and Health Sciences and a career path in the diabetes industry, previously focused on building programs and communities for not-for-profit diabetes organizations. Today, Julie is a Registered Kinesiologist, Certified Diabetes Educator, Health Coach, Wilderness First Responder, Alpine Ski Instructor, and Advanced Scuba Diver. She is passionate about living life to its fullest and helping those in the diabetes community thrive! She currently works as the Community Advocate for Diabetes Daily and owns her own health coaching business, Health Wellness Coaching.
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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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