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Camp Adam Fisher designed for children with diabetes Most camps don't allow campers with diabetes. But Camp Adam Fisher provides an opportunity for children with diabetes to participate in a week-long summer camp. Held the first week in August, it's South Carolina's largest overnight camp designed for children with diabetes ages 7 to 17. The campers enjoy the camp experience, which includes kayaking, ropes courses and swimming, make friends with campers who share their same struggles, and learn more about diabetes management. Friends and siblings are all invited to come as well. The camp is held each year at the Clemson University Bob Cooper Leadership Center in Summerton and is staffed with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, dietitians, medical students and other medical staff, many from MUSC, who volunteer their time to ensure that children have a fun and safe time. The camp helps children learn from one another and begin to assume responsibility of their care. The days at Camp Adam Fisher are fun filled with activities.  The prevalence of diabetes in South Carolina is one of the highest rates in the country. As the U.S. pediatric obesity epidemic continues to worsen, a growing number of children are developing type 2 diabetes, a form that is generally diagnosed in adults. More than one third of new diabetes cases in children and teens are type 2 diabetes. Often, children with diabetes feel different because they have many restrictions and limitations to manage. Camp Adam Fisher provides opportunity for children with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes to join for a week of fun and fellowship while learning life managing skills and establishing life time relationships. For more information or to inquire about helping with Camp Adam Fisher next year, contact Suzanne Runtz at runtzsm@musc.edu. For information on Camp Adam Fisher, visit  http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/camps/d_07_2hz.htm   Friday, Sept.3, 2004 Catalyst Online is published weekly, updated as needed and improved from time to time by the MUSC Office of Public Relations for the faculty, employees and students of the Medical University of South Carolina. Catalyst Online editor, Kim Draughn, can be reached at 792-4107 or by email, catalyst@musc.edu. Editorial copy can be submitted to Catalyst Online and to The Catalyst in print by fax, 792-6723, or by email to petersnd@musc.edu or catalyst@musc.edu. To place an ad in The Catalyst hardcopy, call Community Press at 849-1778.