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On Tuesday, Twin Cities ROCK kicked off Gluten-Free Fun Camp for 2010.
With 40 campers, Camp Courage is really abuzz with activity from swimming to horseback riding and more! On Wednesday, 18 day campers also came to check out the camp and have some gluten-free fun.
Wednesday Update:
Organizer Katie Radeke reported Wednesday,
"We just got done with lunch and ate burgers on the yummiest buns. To quote one boy: 'Who cares about the burger? These buns are the BEST!' And a little girl said, "This bread is HEAVEN!"
The buns were made from a Cargill mix.
Thursday Update:
Some thunderstorms came through camp (and many other parts of Minnesota) earlier Thursday evening. Here's what organizer Katie Radeke said about how the kids are "toughing it out":
"The kids are safely in cabins eating what we called the 'traveling chocolate fountain'. We drove it [the chocolate fountain] to them on a golf cart due to the weather! Everyone is having fun!!"
Good to hear! Not much time left for camp now. It all ends Friday morning!
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 If you have a child with celiac disease this could be a treat -- a camp experience like none other! Campers get all the whole package: cabins, swimming, horseback riding AND the entire menu is gluten-free. No one feels left out or different, Join us for Gluten-Free Fun Camp at Camp Courage in Maple Lake, Minnesota August 10-13th, 2010.
Deadline for camp registration is July 15th! Or sign up for our one-day, Day Camp too (see below)!
Preparing for Camp: packing, check-in instructions and more
A partnership between Twin Cities R.O.C.K. volunteers and Camp Courage, Gluten-Free Fun Camp allows the food part of a celiac lifestyle to become secondary to having fun. At school, parties, and other camps, these children spend every day carefully planning meals, reading labels, considering food options, and eating something different than most of their peers. At Gluten-Free Fun camp, all of the food is gluten free and carefully prepared to ensure safe eating for the campers leaving no reason for the campers to wonder “can I eat this?”
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We are sure you are all getting focused on attending Gluten-Free Fun Camp in August! We are so exicted to have you! There are several things you can do to start getting ready for camp.
Preparing for Gluten-Free Fun Camp
- If you haven't sent in your health form already, be sure to have it completed and bring it with you to camp. You will need it during registration.
- Download the map/directions to camp
- Start thinking about the items you may need like sunscreen and bug spray. A suggested packing list will be posted here soon.
Arriving at Gluten-Free Fun Camp
Check-in:
Tuesday, August 10: 1:00-3:00 p.m.
When you arrive to the camp, please follow the signs to Gluten-Free Fun Camp.
Parents: Any balance remaining for camp is due at this time.
Parents or guardians who drop off children must walk with them through the check-in process. All campers will meet the nurse and have their health forms and any additional medical requirements checked out.
Check-out:
Friday, August 13: (time will be posted soon) |
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Camp Courage is located in beautiful Maple Lake, just northwest of the Twin Cities metropolitan area. You can find out more about Camp Courage by going to the organization's website.
But if you just need directions and a map you can download your map to Camp Courage here. |
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