REACH Weber
REACH Weber provides fun, innovative recreation programming that combines positive youth development and diabetes education. Discover indoor and outdoor adventures—from rock climbing, hiking, rafting, and skiing to outdoor games like gaga ball and volleyball—plus a fun daily craft. Build lasting friendships in a supportive, medically informed community designed specifically for youth with type 1 diabetes. Participants not only have fun, they connect, gain confidence, and develop real-world skills to manage their diabetes, all while being empowered by peers who truly understand their journey. It is held through Weber State University’s Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions in partnership with the Lions Club of Northern Utah, Intermountain Health and Primary Children’s Hospital. Studies have supported the notion that attending medical specialty recreation programs can provide positive outcomes for children with chronic illnesses.
All programming is free and facilitated by Weber State students, faculty and staff, as well as local healthcare providers. We host numerous events and camps throughout the year, so sign up today!
Pillar 1: Community-Based Programming
REACH Weber is Utah's only year-round recreation education program for youth with type 1 diabetes and their families. We serve youth ages 3-17 for experiences to connect with peers, and to foster parent communities through a community of practice.
Pillar 2: Research
Faculty and students use interdisciplinary efforts to create evidence-based practice for diabetes-related recreation experiences.
Pillar 3: Eduction & Training
REACH Weber is an educational program that can be scaled across the county to serve youth with type 1 diabetes and their families.
REACH Nationwide
The Recreate, Educate, Advocate, and Climb Higher (REACH) program, is a recreation service for youth with type 1 diabetes and their families through the promotion of healthy lifestyles.
REACH programs have helped attendees increase resiliency at family diabetes camp, foster friendships during monthly programs, increase diabetes knowledge during the Tween/Tween Camp and build effective community partnerships overall.
The REACH Weber program applies evidence-based practices to establish a Community of Practice dedicated to enhancing support for youth with type 1 diabetes and their families.