Camp Hertko Hollow Mission
To provide an educational and recreational camping program for Iowa's youth between the ages of 6-18 who have diabetes that promotes diabetes management skills to gain independence and a positive attitude for controlling diabetes.

Spring 2008 Newsletter
Download the Spring 2008 Newsletter

Updated Brochure
Download the updated brochure or in Spanish

Camp 2008
Another summer in the books. If you have photo galleries to share, please email them to webmaster-at-camphertkohollow.com, then check the online page for updates.

Annual Summer Fundraiser Car Wash
Saturday, August 23, 2008, 8am-2pm
Dahl's Foods, 5003 EP True Pkwy, West Des Moines
Funds raised on Saturday will financially help support camperships for diabetic children (K-12) to attend Camp Hertko Hollow. Donations will be matched by local businesses. More info

2008 Marvin & Rose Lee Pomerantz Legacy Ball Honoring Suku Radia
Friday, September 5, 2008, at the Scottish Rite Consistory, Des Moines, IA
More info coming soon

" Diabetes: Its Impact On Oral Health" And " The Diabetes Landscape: Advances And Challenges In The New Millennium"
Wednesday, September 17, 2008 12:30 - 2:30 pm over the Iowa Communications Network (ICN)
more info, ICN sites

Taking Control of Your Diabetes
Conference and Health Fair
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Polk County Convention Complex
flyer

Volunteer opportunities
New opportunities to volunteer are always popping up, check the volunteer page for your chance to help Camp Hertko Hollow!

Recipes Needed For New Cookbook
Spice up your life by getting your name published! Submit your family's favorite recipes for the new Camp Hertko Hollow Cookbook, which will be published next Fall 2008. Nutritional information will be calculated and the cookbook will feature a gluten-free section for persons with Celiac Disease.

1. Fill out the recipe form and mail to: Deb Holwegner, Camp Hertko Hollow, 101 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309 or email to d.holwegner@CampHertkoHollow.com
2. Have your child use their imagination and make up his or her own version of their favorite recipe to the best of their ability. There will be a special section for children's recipes.
3. We need some artwork, so have your child draw a picture regarding diabetes or memories of diabetes camp.
4. Share your personal story about dealing with diabetes and how Camp Hertko Hollow has enhanced your child's life by attending camp.

CHH Alumni
Campers & staff register as an alumnus

Annual Campaign Info