In 2014, Sabrina DeVos created this camp for boys and girls, ages 7 - 16 with celiac disease or a gluten free diet. In 2017, we moved the location to Hunt, NY at Camp Cherith. We are not affiliated with their program, we rent their facility (our camp is not religious-based). Celiac Strong's focus is to serve gluten-free food to allow campers to forget they have Celiac while they are at camp.
We are a dedicated gluten free camp! We can also accommodate a lactose free diet, but not other food restrictions or allergies. We play games, make crafts, sing songs, and roast s'mores. The campers are also sent home with a goodie bag of product donations and coupons. Campers have come from New York, Oregon, Ohio, Colorado, North Carolina, Florida, Delaware, Connecticut, Maryland, New York City area, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Illinois, Virginia, Canada, and even California.
This camp is run for children to be able to have a respite from their daily dietary stressors. Coming to this camp allows them to put their dietary fears aside and just be able to have fun and make new friends. This camp is run strictly by volunteers - no one is paid. Please contact us if you would like to volunteer and become part of this wonderful family.
We are a dedicated gluten free camp! We can also accommodate a lactose free diet, but not other food restrictions or allergies. We play games, make crafts, sing songs, and roast s'mores. The campers are also sent home with a goodie bag of product donations and coupons. Campers have come from New York, Oregon, Ohio, Colorado, North Carolina, Florida, Delaware, Connecticut, Maryland, New York City area, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Illinois, Virginia, Canada, and even California.
This camp is run for children to be able to have a respite from their daily dietary stressors. Coming to this camp allows them to put their dietary fears aside and just be able to have fun and make new friends. This camp is run strictly by volunteers - no one is paid. Please contact us if you would like to volunteer and become part of this wonderful family.
|
|
|
The Camp Cherith Facilities:
Photos taken by Christina M. McGlynn
We are a 501c3 nonprofit
Celiac Strong Summer Camp Inc.'s mission is to provide and operate a youth camp for children with gluten intolerance or celiac disease. The corporation provides a gluten free environment for campers that are gluten intolerant or have celiac disease by offering a complete gluten free menu and recreational activities.