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C A M P K U D Z U AU G U ST 9 , 2 014
VOLUME 1, ISSUE 1
Glucose tabs...zip lines...singing...new
friends...color wars...what do all of these
things have in common? Camp Kudzu of course!
This week at camp, not only did everyone have
fun and learn how to better manage their diabetes, but new friendships were made. One of the
best ways to form a bond is through teamwork,
which is exactly what it takes in order to write
a newspaper. Throughout this week’s issue of The
Weekly Vine, you will laugh like you have never
laughed before as you get to see a glimpse how
Camp Kudzu has changed the lives of so many
campers while helping to form lifelong bonds.
An Improv Story
By: Cabin 16
One wonderful day,
there was a camp called
Camp Kudzu. At Camp
Kudzu, there are many
fun people and exciting
activities to do. There
are also so many fun
things to do! You can do arts and crafts, newspaper, and so much more! The lake is my favorite, especially the iceberg. You can go tubing
and write fascinating stories at newspaper. You
can make a lot of friends, unless you smell bad,
then you should shower. Then you can make
friends and do really fun things. Afterwards,
you can eat lunch. Then you can sing along to
the music in the mess hall. The campers get
along well with each other. They have a lot of
fun and make new memories with each other.
CAMP
KUDZU
AUGUST
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Evening
Programs
Sunday:
Activities
preview
Monday:
Carnival
Tuesday:
Color Wars
Wednesday:
CIT
Extravaganza
Thursday:
What Should We Really Call It?
By: Cabin 58
Glucose tabs → sugar circles
Mastasol → sticky fingers
Friday:
Lancet → skin stabber
Alcohol swabs → sanitizing squares
Superheroes
themed Music
Party
Strips → blood suckers
Eno → human cocoon
Pump → mini pancreas
Shrinky-Dinks → magic paper
Pool Party
Camp
Trends
Blob → camper launcher
Omega → wedgie maker
Name tags → stalker tags
By: Cabin 57
Singing/dancing → camp rave
Teen village hill → thunder thigh
mountain
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Nike Shorts
Camel backs
Chacos
Bro tanks
Nike Elite
(socks)
Racerbacks
Kavu
Awkward tan
lines
Name tags
Enos
Messy buns
Tie-dye
Friendship
bracelets
Guy Harvey
shirts
Chubbies
Aviators
DIABETES!!
Glucose gel → liquid gag
CGM → life alert
Friendship bracelet → arm
candy
The Granny Virus
Attention!!!!!! Cabin 17 has
Golf cart → low rider
Fan → air tornado
Deodorant → stank sucker-upper
Struggle Bus → cabin 58
By: Gigi and Peyton from
Cabin 18
been infected with the granny
virus. This is very serious and is
very contagious. So, please stay
alert, if cabin 17 pinches both of
your cheeks, then immediately you
will become an old person. We are
not sure if there is a cure or not
but be on the lookout if you don’t
want to become an old person for
however long it may last. Scientist
Suzy Loo and her partner Wizzlewhit Dust are nowhere close
to finding a cure. The number of chances that you might get
it are every 1 out of 5 people will be attacked by the virus. Be on the lookout for any suspicious activity or people
with canes. Have a great kudzu day!
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Meet the Kudzu Staff!
Shawn Spencer
Did
You
Know?
One gallon
of insulin
costs
$144,000
By:
Cabin 18
Click
Is the camp ph
otographer
and loves his jo
b!
 Is not dia
betic but has w
orn
an Omnipod fo
r 3 days
 Has bee
n coming to ca
mp
for the past 8 ye
ars and has
attended 21 se
ssions
 Came to
camp because
his sister-in-law
asked him to
 Got his n
ame because
his
brother-in-law w
as given
the name “Flash
” by a
teenage boys’
cabin 7
years ago whe
n he asked
them why he d
idn’t get a
nickname
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Lives in Atlanta
etic
 Is not diab
lucose tab is
 Favorite g
orange
support and
 Comes to
help camp
for Kudzu
 Plays music
olin player
 Is a Mand
to camp for 5
 Has been
en to 8
years and has be
session
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Jordana Heaven
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Is not diabetic
Has inserted a pump site
Is a fantastic clinician
Has been coming to camp
for 15 years, since the very
Tori Alterman
haretta
 Is from Alp
i, or Medical Clin
 Is an MCIT
cian in Training
s
ecause she love
 Comes b
lso gets
camp, but she a
coming
school credit for
betic
 Is not dia
r is
lucose tab flavo
 Favorite g
fruit punch
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beginning of Kudzu!
Loves arts and crafts
Favorite glucose tab is
raspberry
Mike
Riddle
Was diagn
osed whe
n he was 1
has been
8 and
living with
diabetes fo
years!
r 49
 Favo
rite glucose
tab flavor
 Has b
is lemon
een comin
g to camp
 Work
for 7 years
s in woodw
orking
 Com
es to cam
p because
work and
he wants to
have fun w
it
h
diabetics
other
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CAMP
KUDZU
AUGUST
9,
2014
VOLUME
Am I a Wombat??
1,
ISSUE
4
1
By: Cabin 55
Do you know what a wombat is? A wombat is a
medium-sized, furry marsupial that weighs about
45 pounds. They are native to Australia and look
almost like a cross between a koala bear and a
beaver with a short tail. There was a popular
game going around camp this week known
simply as “the wombat game.” According to our
survey 61% of campers know how to play the
wombat game. Are you part of the group who
knows how to play the wombat game?
A Thief Among Us!
By: Cabin 32A
Shortly after Camp Kudzu began its
third session it was noticed that
several vials of insulin were
missing from the Med Lodge. By
Wednesday afternoon the Med Lodge
staff could not find any insulin
at all! At the same time, the
kitchen staff were reporting that
all of the chocolate chip cookies
were missing from the kitchen.
Where was the insulin? Where were
the cookies?! Upon investigation it was learned that Kinan and
Phil were stealing the cookies from the kitchen and the insulin from the Med Lodge. Why would they do such a thing? As it
turns out, the two were working late into the night in an effort to cure type 1 diabetes by combining insulin and cookies.
For years scientists have been searching for a cure. Who knew
the answer could be so simple? Cookies can cure diabetes!
CAMP
KUDZU
AUGUST
9,
2014
VOLUME
1,
ISSUE
You Know You’re at Camp if…
…guys never change clothes
…you actually use alcohol swabs
…after you shower you still stink
…you hear your pump beep, but it’s not your
pump
…your towel is constantly wet
…you go to bed hot and wake up freezing
…all the tabs are eaten except the orange
ones
…you have 4 juices and you’re still below
target
…you get gifts every day
…you get woken up 5 times in one night
…you’re yawning every 5 seconds
…you have a doctor looking at your blood
sugars very day
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By: Cabin 57
…you appreciate the air conditioning
…there are more pumps in the air than
phones during slow songs
…you’re not the only diabetic in the room
…there are wanna-betics
…you can’t control your dosage
…you have to bring a buddy to the
bathroom
…you lose your voice
…you constantly do spirit checks
…it’s not weird to do the little
teapot
…you’re constantly asking to ride
the golf cart
Camp Kudzu Constitution By Cabin 43
Kudzu Preamble: We the campers of Camp Kudzu, in order to maintain
a union of fellowship among fellow diabetic counterparts, must
stand strongly together to construct an established and more
perfect settlement of trust and joy so that we all can have a boat
load of fun.
Bill of Rights
Camp Kudzu...
I. Shall not prohibit our fun opportunities.
II.Will not limit food to 1 serving.
III.Will encourage all campers to participate in new experiences.
IV.Will allow all campers to be themselves without discrimination.
V. Should bring sports back to dimensions.
VI.Will continue to provide free diabetic swag.
VII.Shall not prohibit the right of shoes off.
VIII.Shall not protect the freedom to be judged for your dance
moves or lack of thereof.
IX.Shall continue to foster an environment where diabetics thrive.
X. Shall grant the freedom for campers to return as awesome
counselors.
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Word Scramble by Cabin 55
See if you can unscramble these diabetes and camp-related words!
1. ESCGLOU
2. REEMT
3. NELOUCROS
4. BAST
5. ENCATL
6. GUNLACOG
7. NACIB
8. LOBB
9. PTUNAE TUBRET
10. UNNILIS
11. GRNSIYE
12. REPYMALIGHCY
The Adventures in Candy Land
By: Cabin 12
One day, Cabin 12 was in a really sticky, peanut buttery situation. All of the diabetes supplies in the world
were stolen and were being guarded by the Golden Gummy. First, they had to go through the Peanut Butter Lake that was infested with peanut butter sharks. The Kudzu Chief gave them magical, mystical, rare
tennis shoes that allowed them to cross the Peanut Butter Lake, however, they could only be used once
and they could not go back once they crossed the lake. They successfully crossed the Peanut Butter Lake
and then entered Cotton Candy Land. There they encountered the Cotton Candy Unicorn who shot cotton
candy out of its horn and covered Kija’s ears, Brooke’s eyes, and everyone else’s mouth. However, they
could not eat the cotton candy because it would kill them. Once they left Cotton Candy Land and entered
the Black Licorice Forest, the cotton candy fell off. In order to get to Gummy Bear Land, they had to use
the magic carpet, but the evil licorice fairies would not let them have it until they played the Black Fairy
Hula Death Game. If they won, they got the magic carpet, if they lost, they would be stuck in the Black
Licorice Forest forever! They entered the Fairy Circle and held hands, then they all had to cross through
the Black Licorice Hula Hoop. They barely won the game and the evil fairies reluctantly gave them the
magic carpet. From there they flew to Gummy Bear Land. They left the carpet behind in order to sneak up
on the Golden Gummy Bear but they encountered gummy bears riding sour gummy worms! They fought
the gummy bears and then licked all the sour off in order to tame the gummy worms, but it made their
blood sugar go way above target. They then rode gloriously to the Gummy Castle but they struggled because of their blood sugar levels. As they were walking up the stairs, Dedra fell, alerting the Golden Gummy Bear of their presence. Dedra told them to go on without her but there was no way that Cabin 12
would leave one of their own behind, so they carried her. The Golden Gummy Bear then started shooting
sour patch kids, one of which hit Jasmine. Yanna then leaped out in front of everyone and ate all of the
sour patch kids! Destiny and Kiera then made a crutch for Jasmine out of Twizzlers. Everyone then encircled the Golden Gummy Bear and said, “We’re going to eat you, or die trying!” Then they leapt on to him
and ate all 10 feet of him! Then they retrieved their pump supplies. Then, in the blink of an eye, they returned to their group initiatives activity at Camp Kudzu and went on with their day. (Story loosely based
on real events)
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Kudzu Word Search 2014
Camp
Kudzu
Survey
By: Cabin
32B
*Favorite
glucose tab
flavor?
-Raspberry!
*Least favorite
glucose tab
flavor?
-Orange!
*Glucose tabs or
glucose drinks?
-Tabs!
*Why are the
bro-bands so
popular?
-Because they
are a Camp
Kudzu trend!
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Camp Kudzu Song
We’re brothers and sisters of Camp Kudzu
Working together and learning something new
Making some best friends hoping it won’t end
Together at Camp Kudzu!
We reach for tomorrow at Camp Kudzu
Building our future with everything we do
Having a great time out in the sunshine
Together at Camp Kudzu!
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Can’t Get You Out of My Head
By: Cabin 55
8
My
Favorite
Thing
About
Camp
Is...
“...having fun in
the lake” Spencer, Cabin
16
“...singing and
dancing after
meals.” Ethan,
Cabin 30B
Camp Kudzu is a great place to be, so when we are at home
there are certain things that we see and hear that make us think
of the best place ever: Camp!
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To-go peanut butter
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Rattling that sounds like a sharps
container
“What time is it?” (you think,
“golden syringe time!”)
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Having a label on your pump
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Luke-warm showers
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Name tags
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Hearing songs from camp on the
radio
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Banging on tables
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Crystal Light
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Crickets
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Snacks
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Walking hills
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Bugs
Glucose drinks
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Feeling out-of-range and not being
around people who understand
“…the water
activities
because I can’t
do things like
the blob at
home” -Andrei,
30C
“...the omega
and blob
because they are
fun and I like
heights.” -Gee,
CIT
“...the veggie
First Year Camp Experience
sausage!!!! The
By: Leonce from Cabin 32B
other day I had
Hi, my name is Leonce and this is my first year at Camp Kudzu but I
6 pieces!” Kalina, Head have had diabetes for 3 years. Camp Kudzu is so much fun! My favorite
activity was water tubing because I liked being in the water and falling
Staff
off the tube.
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Favorite Diabetes Pick-up Lines
By: Cabin 32A
“If you show me your pump site then I’ll show you mine.” —Kinan Lagast
“You’re so sweet, you just gave me ketones.” — Cammie Allen
“I’m feeling low, can you give me some sugar?” — Kinan Lagast
“Diabetes stinks, do you want to talk about it?” — Joe Nedza
“Is it lunch time yet because I’m spirit checking you out.” — Trevor
“I’m low, but what are you?” — Chandler from Cabin 32A
There is more to Camp Kudzu than Summer Camp!
Camp Kudzu offers weekend camps and community building events all year-round long!
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Spin For Kids
October 19th
Camp Twin Lakes, Rutledge
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Camp Kudzu Benefit Luncheon
November 12
Cherokee Town Club
Honoring Eloise Lamons
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Fall Family Camp
Oct. 31st—November 2
Camp Twin Lakes
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Co-Ed Teen Winter Excursion
Winter 2014
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Spring Family Camp
March/April, 2015 Camp Twin Lakes
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The 2013 Kudzu Cup fore! Kids
March/April
To be determined
To be determined
Like our Facebook page and check our website for updates and additions! For more information
on any of the events listed above, contact the Camp Kudzu office at 404-250-1811.
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Favorite Kudzu Songs
Lean On Me
Love is
Sometimes in our Lives
We all have pain, we all have sorrow
But, if we are wise
We know that there’s always tomorrow
There’s nothing to hide and nothing to fear
Everything is crystal clear
No phony disguise, no faces to wear
There is nothing we cannot share
‘Cuz I am at ease when I am with you
I know love is gonna see us through
Chorus
Lean on me when you’re not strong
And I’ll be your friend, I’ll help you carry on
For (FIVE!) it won’t be long (SHORT!)
‘Til I’m gonna need (ELBOW!) somebody to lean on
Please, swallow your pride
If I have things you need to borrow
For no one can fill those of your needs
That you won’t let show
You just call on me, brother, when you need a hand
We all need somebody to lean on
I just might have a problem that you’ll understand
We all need somebody to lean on
If there is a load
You have to bear that you can’t carry
I’m right up the road, I’ll share your load
If you just call me
Chorus
Love is higher than the mountains
Love is deeper than the oceans
Love is wider than the miles between you and
me
Love is stronger than a freight train
Love is faster than a jet plane
Love is bigger than the troubles that we’ll ever
see
We’re never apart, we’re never alone
Love is closer than the telephone
No wall is too high, no distance too great
That love would ever hesitate
‘Cuz we are the stage and love is the play
And the scene is just another day
Long is the day and dark is the night
I know love is gonna be our light
The valley is low, the desert is dry
But love will never die!
Word Scramble Answers:
1.glucose 2.meter 3.counselor 4.tabs. 5.lancets 6.glucagon 7.cabin
8.blob 9.peanut butter 10.insulin 11.syringe 12.hyperglycemia