Summer Camp – with Allergies (USA)

By:
in Celiac
Published: July 2, 2010

U.S. – Food Allergy, Celiac Camps

Gluten Intolerance Group Summer Camps
The volunteers and staff of the Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG) professionally support children with gluten intolerance or celiac disease. GIG dietitians work with volunteers to prepare meals in a separate kitchen to assure kids get nutritious gluten-free meals and snacks. GIG kitchen staff can accommodate most other food sensitivities with the gluten-free diet. Contact GIG for details at 253- 833-6655 or www.gluten.net.

  • GIG Kids’ Camp East at Kamp Kanata, NC
    During the week of July 27-August 2, 2014, Camp Kanata, in Wake Forest, NC, will provide a gluten-free menu to kids with celiac disease who are on a gluten-free diet. The “gluten-free” campers will participate in the full program with the rest of the campers, but will be provided with delicious food that is all gluten-free. Applications are available on the Kanata website.Phone: 919-556-2661
    Email: [email protected]
    Website: www.campkanata.org
  • GIG Kids Camp West at Camp Sealth, WA
    Campers with gluten intolerance or celiac disease are professionally supported by the volunteers and staff of the Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG). Dietitians handle food prep to assure nutritious gluten-free meals and snacks. Campers may enroll in any program during these sessions.
    Phone: 206-463-3174 or 206-826-8937
    Email:
    [email protected]
    Website: www.campsealth.org

Note: FAAN’s pdf of “Camp Guidelines” is a great resource for tips on managing food allergies at camp.