A weekend of adventure for the whole family
Conferences, workshops, animation
and ...some surprises!
Fred, the Diabetic Children’s Resource Foundation, and Camp Carowanis are pleased to invite you to the second edition of the T1D Discovery District. This event will bring together families, health professionals, and camp counselors for conferences, workshops, and various activities.
For parents, getting information from health professionals in an informal setting is an opportunity. Youth will also be able to connect with the Camp Carowanis team. But most of all, the T1D Discovery District is an opportunity to meet other families, and share experiences and tips on how to deal with certain situations. It’s an event not to be missed!
The T1D Discovery District will take place:
March 29th & 30th 2025 at Notre-Dame-de-Fatima outdoor centre
2464 Bd Perrot, Notre-Dame-de-l’Île-Perrot, QC J7W 2Y9
NEW: Teen weekend added to the T1D Discovery District programming!
Do you have a teen with T1D between the ages of 13-17, and you’d like them to meet other young people their age and experience a unique weekend? Sign them up for our Teen Weekend programming, to be held concurrently with the T1D Discovery District.
There are two options available: You can participate in the Discovery District as a parent and register your teen for the Teen Weekend, or you can simply register your teen for the weekend without participating yourself!
*Only teens enrolled in the T1D Teen Program will be able to take part in the Teen Weekend. Other teens will follow the regular Discovery District programming.
Different districts to discover
with families during a weekend
Children
Children will be delighted with a multitude of activities where magical memories with other young people of the same age will be created.
Teenagers
A corner specially designed for teens, by teens.
Perfect for chilling with young people.
Camp Carowanis
No need to wait for summer… Carowanis is coming to Centre Notre-Dame-de-Fatima! Come live the camp experience with your family.
- Outdoor activities with the Camp Carowanis animators
- Life-sized foosball
- Campfire
- …and much more!
- An exclusive cabin for teens
- Entertaining activities
- An animated evening
- …and much more!
- Engaging counsellors
- A magical atmosphere
Workshops
You will participate in workshops that will allow you to inform yourself and discuss day-to-day diabetes management with stakeholders and health professionals in pediatric diabetes.
Nutrition
Come meet nutritionists and exhibitors who will be there to answer your questions about food, in addition to giving you tips and tricks for preparing meals.
Technologies
Diabetes representatives will be on hand to answer your questions and show you the latest technologies available on the market
Entertainment
A festive evening with music, games and surprises.
Come unleash your crazy!
- Inspirational experts
- in research
- in psychology
- in physical activity
- and much more…
- Nutritionists
- Lighten up meal prep
- Meal plan
- Juggling carbs
- Choosing foods
- Calculate carbs
- Specialists to answer your questions
- Lighten up meal prep
- explain the latest research findings
- keep you up to date on the latest technology
- comparing different techniques for managing blood sugar
- to introduce you to new products
- allow you to ask your questions directly to the suppliers
- A suitable place to
- facilitate exchanges
- provide entertainment
- dancing
- friendly competition between families
Special guest
Sloth
OR
Harfang
A very special guest at our event: one of our animal ambassadors, accompanied by his animal care technician. Our participants will enjoy privileged contact with an animal that only Granby Zoo can offer!
Family Activities
Mammals
Discover mammals on a whirlwind tour of the world! Learn about the unique characteristics of these animals!
Tour of Asia
Meet exotic and fascinating wildlife, from the Gobi Desert to the Himalayan Mountains, an unforgettable experience!
Aquarium tour
Fish, jellyfish, turtles and other species from the aquatic collection await you on a visit accompanied by an animal specialist.
Where is Titi the monkey?
A captivating riddle that will test your sense of observation and ingenuity to find Titi, the naughty monkey, hidden in our mystery trail.
Winners
Survey :
- Vicky Mailloux
- Johanne Sabourin
Speakers & Workshops
Dr. Preetha Krishnamoorthy
Diabetes Clinic, Montreal Children's Hospital
Andréane Vanasse
Clinical nurse at the Le Copain pediatric clinic in Gatineau
Sébastien Sasseville
Speaker, Author, and T1D Athlete
Please note: The workshops will be delivered mainly in French
Pricing
Full weekend with lodging onsite
This package includes :
- One room (four-person occupancy) per family – option to add a 5th person for an extra fee
- Meals and snacks (2 lunches, 1 breakfast, 1 supper and snacks)
- Workshops, activities, and visits to all discovery districts throughout the weekend
$550 for a family of 4
Teen Weekend
This package includes :
- Lodging in a cabin exclusively for T1DDD teen program participants (with a program animator)
- Meals and snacks (2 lunches, 1 breakfast, 1 supper and snacks)
- Workshops specifically for teens, activities, discussion groups, etc.
$220 per teen
* places are limited
Full weekend without lodging
This package includes :
- Meals and snacks (1 lunches, 1 supper and snacks)
- Workshops, activities, and visits to all discovery districts throughout the weekend
$110/adult or teen (13 years and up)
$75/child (ages 3 to 12)
Free for children aged 2 and under
Nearby lodging option
A block of rooms at a preferential rate of $189 per night have been reserved for families that do not wish to sleep on site for the night of March 29th.
Our agreement is with the Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Vaudreuil-Dorion. Rooms must be booked before February 28th. After this date, the preferential rate will not be applied.
These are standard rooms without carpeting, furnished with 2 queen-sized beds, a mini-fridge, microwave, and Keurig coffeemaker.
- Click on the “Reserve a room” button below
- Enter the dates of your stay with the number of adults and children
- Click “search”
- Select your room type and complete the reservation
Distance : 20 min by car
Rate : $189/night
Special offer
If you are a family living in Estrie, we’ve got great news!
Diabète Estrie offers its families the chance to participate FREE in the DT1 Discovery District Weekend!
Check with your association to find out how take advantage of this financial assistance.
If you are a family living in Central Quebec, we’ve got great news!
Diabète Drummond offers its families the chance to participate in the DT1 Discovery District at a reduced rate by covering part of the fee.
Check with your association to find out how take advantage of this financial assistance.
If you are a family living in Monteregie, we’ve got great news!
Diabète Montérégie offers its families the chance to participate in the DT1 Discovery District at a reduced rate by covering part of the fee.
Check with your association to find out how take advantage of this financial assistance.
If you are a family living in Granby, we’ve got great news!
Les Diabétiques de la Haute-Yamaska offers its families the chance to participate FREE in the DT1 Discovery District!
Check with your association to find out how to register free of charge.
*This offer is only valid for the weekend package and does not apply to the one day package.
We believe in the importance of inclusion and creating a caring community for all children. This is why we have decided to extend our invitation to all children, whether they have diabetes or not. We understand that siblings play a crucial role in every child’s life, and it’s essential that they can have memorable experiences together. By welcoming non-diabetic brothers and sisters, we want to strengthen family bonds and offer a unique opportunity to share unforgettable moments in a safe and nurturing environment.
Spend the night in a nearby hotel
The fun doesn’t have to end at night. Take the time to enjoy a show with your young people and other families before returning to your quarters to sleep. You will also have the pleasure of attending breakfast and the activities of the following morning.
Are you looking for an unusual place to spend the night?
Please note that each family is responsible for making its own reservation.
CODE FRED
Hotel Vallea Bromont
Distance : 19 min by car
Rates : From $199/night
COMPLETE
Hotel Le Principal
COMPLETE
Hotel Castel
Cancellation and refund
75% refund of the package if canceled before February 17, 2025
After this date, no refund will be possible.
We look forward to seeing you all there!
Committee
Cindye Audet
Sophie Despatie
Melyssa Labelle
Émilie Maurice
Alicia Moubayed-Généreux
Stéphanie Pulinckx
“Thank you for this great weekend! My little one who was diagnosed just before Christmas was very happy to see friends who are just like him!”
Jacinthe, mother of 9-year-old Maëlik
Participant in T1D Discovery District
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