2003 UOA YOUTH RALLY

Make plans NOW to join us in July on the campus of the University of
St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota, USA

The United Ostomy Association's Youth Rally is a national five-day
mini-camp held each year at a different location through out the
United States. The UOA Youth Rally provides the opportunity for 11 to
17 year-olds to be with others their own age, who have (or will have)
ostomy or alternative surgical procedures. In July of 2002, 99
campers from over 30 US States attended as well as attendees from
Canada, came together for 5 days in Boulder, Colorado, on the campus
of the University of Colorado.

2003 UOA Youth Rally
University of Saint Thomas
Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA
Saturday, July 12 through Wednesday, July 16, 2003
Web site: http://www.uoa.org/events_youth.htm

2003 UOA Youth Rally Application:
http://www.uoa.org/new/files/camprapp.pdf
Camper Application Deadline: June 1, 2003

2003 UOA Youth Rally site: University of Saint Thomas
http://www.stthomas.edu/

Pictures from 2002 UOA Youth Rally, in Boulder, Colorado, USA
http://hometown.aol.com/uoayoungadults/uoayrpics.html

Wanted:
Young people ages 11 to 17 who have (or may have) an ostomy
(colostomy, ileostomy, urostomy), Continent ostomy (J-Pouch, BCIR,
Kock Pouch, Indiana Pouch, Mitrofanoff, etc.), use self-
cathererization, are incontinent, have an alternative procedure, or
inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis)

Activities:
* Educational sessions on personal hygiene, sexuality, self-esteem,
self-care
* Formal and informal discussion groups
* Swimming, softball, volleyball, skating and other sports
* Dances, picnics, crafts, sightseeing, hiking, outings and other
recreational activities
* Peer support and sharing

Fees:
$300 per person – includes room and board,
Transportation to and from Minneapolis / St. Paul International
Airport.
(Some special activities may require an additional admission fee.)

Staff:
ET Nurses (specialist in ostomy care)
UOA Counselors (One for every five youths)
Psychology counselor for the camp

For more information:
Please contact The United Ostomy Association, 19772 MacArthur Blvd.,
Suite 200, Irvine, CA 92612 or call toll-free 1-800-826-0826 or go to
the following web site: http://www.uoa.org

Camper Application Deadline: June 1, 2003

Please note:
For more Information on how to sponsor a camper, and / or an event at
the UOA Youth Rally, please contact the The United Ostomy Association
through the above address or call toll-free at 1-800-826-0826