This camp was founded in 2014 by Sabrina DeVos. She volunteered many hours and continues to volunteers these hours each year to create this camp for children , boys and girls, ages 7 - 16 with Celiac disease or have a gluten free diet. Their siblings or others are welcome to attend, but we adhere to a strict gluten free diet and do not allow food or gluten containing items be brought to camp. In 2017, we moved the location to Hunt, NY to Camp Cherith. We are not affiliated with their program, only rent the facility. Our camp is not religious-based. Our focus is to serve gluten-free food to allow the children to forget they have Celiac while they are at camp.
We are a dedicated gluten free camp and can accommodate only a lactose free diet as well. Sabrina creates a safe and fun environment for the children. We play games, do crafts, play games, swim and even get to eat s'mores as well as other yummy gluten free foods. Sometimes, we even send the campers home with a goodie bag as many venture from distant places. We have had campers from New York, North Carolina, Florida, Delaware, Connecticut, Maryland, New York City area, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Illinois, Canada and even as far west as California.
This camp is run strictly by volunteers - no one is paid. We host this camp for the children to be able to have a respite from their daily dietary stressors. Coming to this camp allows them to put their diety fears aside and just be able to have fun, making new friends. The children are grateful and their happiness is what makes us continue.
Sabrina has created more than a camp, she has created a Celiac Strong Family. Please contact us if you would like to volunteer.
We are a dedicated gluten free camp and can accommodate only a lactose free diet as well. Sabrina creates a safe and fun environment for the children. We play games, do crafts, play games, swim and even get to eat s'mores as well as other yummy gluten free foods. Sometimes, we even send the campers home with a goodie bag as many venture from distant places. We have had campers from New York, North Carolina, Florida, Delaware, Connecticut, Maryland, New York City area, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Illinois, Canada and even as far west as California.
This camp is run strictly by volunteers - no one is paid. We host this camp for the children to be able to have a respite from their daily dietary stressors. Coming to this camp allows them to put their diety fears aside and just be able to have fun, making new friends. The children are grateful and their happiness is what makes us continue.
Sabrina has created more than a camp, she has created a Celiac Strong Family. Please contact us if you would like to volunteer.
Meet Sabrina, the Founder and President
Meet our camp volunteers
Hear what past campers have to say:
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Photos taken by Christina M. McGlynn
This is where our volunteers and campers have come from...
