CIRCLE OF LIFE camp for children with diabetes

The 2010 Circle of Life Camp Schedule

Aug 3, 2010 by CoLC

The Circle of Life Camp has found a permanent home at the beautiful 220 + acre Lion’s Camp Badger in Spencer, NY (12 mi from Ithaca and 20 mi from Elmira).

SUMMER SESSIONS:

Session 1: August 14-18, 2010
(for boys & girls ages 13-16)
Camper Tuition: $650 - Register Online

Session 2: August 21-24, 2010
(for boys & girls ages 8-12)
Camper Tuition: $500 - Register Online

Family Camp Weekend: September 17-19, 2010
Tuition for a family of 4 is $350
Each additional person over the age of 3 is $15- Register Online

Financial Aid is available.

Tax-deductible donations are appreciated to assist families in attending the program.


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Direcrions to Camp:

PLEASE DO NOT USE GPS OR MAPQUEST!!! PLEASE USE THESE DIRECTIONS.

The camp’s actual address is a private service road and GPS brings you to the back of the 220 acre campsite. If you want to use a navigation system, you can use the following address: 725 Fisher Settlement Road, Spencer, NY 14883 as the Camp's address.

If you are coming out of Owego, by way of Candor on Route 96, GPS users must ignore the GPS instructions to turn right onto Crombtown Road. DO NOT USE CRUMBTOWN ROAD UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES! When you get closer to camp we will have signs with arrows posted.

Lions Camp Badger: 1-607-589-4800

  • FROM THE NORTH: ITHACA: Take Route 34/96 SOUTH from Ithaca (approximately 18 miles). Just before reaching Spencer, NY turn LEFT onto Fisher Settlement Road. (Within ¼ mile you will see Hollybrook Country Club on your Right). *Follow Fisher Settlement Road for approximately 3.7 miles to 725 LaRue Road and the entrance to E.S.S.N.E. at Lions Camp Badger.
  • FROM THE NORTH; ITHACA, VIA ROUTE 96B:Take 96B SOUTH from Ithaca, through Danby to SOUTH DANBY ROAD on your RIGHT. Then turn RIGHT onto Fisher Settlement Road. Follow Fisher Settlement Road to 725 LaRue Road and the entrance to E.S.S.N.E. at Lions Camp Badger on your LEFT.
    IMPORTANT NOTE: DO NOT STAY ON SOUTH DANDY ROAD BEYOUND FISHER SETTLEMENT ROAD. FROM THIS POINT SOUTH DANBY ROAD IS A SEASONAL USE ROAD.
  • NORTH FROM OWEGO: Take Route 96 NORTH to Candor. Follow 96 WEST to Spencer, Then Route 96 NORTH to Fisher Settlement Road on the RIGHT. *FOLLOW DIRECTIONS IN “A” ABOVE.
  • NORTH FROM WAVERLY: Take Route 34 NORTH to Van Etten, Then 34 EAST to Spencer. In Spencer take Route 96 NORTH to Fisher Settlement Road on the RIGHT. *FOLLOW DIRECTIONS IN “A” ABOVE.

Important Camper Information

Here is a simple ways to begin your registration process for Circle of Life Camp:

  • Download the Camper Application .
    Complete and mail the application form with required fee(s) to Circle of Life Camp office (address is on the form).
  • Complete and return these forms via U.S. Postal Mail as soon as possible so that your application can be processed.
  • Scholarships are available (please see reverse side of campler application). Please contact us for more details.
  • Or use our online registration: Session I (ages 13-16) or Session II (ages8-12)

For more information and an application, please call (518) 459-3622 or email at circlecamp@aol.com

Other Events

Family Camp Weekend - September 17-19, 2010
Tuition for a family of 4 is $350
Each additional person over the age of 3 is $15

4th Annual Circle of Life Tee-Off - September 18, 2010
Orchard Creek Golf Club, Altamont, NY

The Taste of New York - Oct 1st, 2010
11 North Pearl Event Centre, Albany, NY
Register Now!

Please call 518-459-3622 with any questions.

Feel free to email: circlecamp@aol.com if you would like to be sent an information on our next Family Camp program.