Summer Camp For Celiac Kids
July 26-31, 2009, Livermore, CA
July 26-31, 2009, Livermore, CA
The Facts You Want to Know (see FAQs page for additional information)
Campers: The camp is for kids ages 8 to 17 years old who have celiac disease or are otherwise restricted to a gluten-free diet.
Campers ages 16 and 17 years may (if they choose) volunteer as junior counselors, and assist the adult volunteers.
Staff:
The Camp is jointly staffed by the YMCA of the East Bay, members of the Taylor Family Foundation, the East Bay Regional Parks District,
and the adult volunteer counselors recruited by Camp Celiac. In addition, there will be a camp physician on site.
Sleep:
Campers will sleep in gender-specific cabins; each cabin sleeps 12 persons on beds with mattresses. Campers need to bring
their own sleeping bags and pillows.
Meals: Meals are served family style in the spacious dining hall. All
meals and snacks will be gluten free (no need for your camper to ask, “is this gluten free?”). Elaine Taylor, of the Taylor
Family Foundation, is herself on a gluten free diet and is excitedly planning a delicious gluten free menu. The kitchen will
be cleaned twice before our kids arrive.
Activities: The 3500 square foot pool is the heart of summer camp activities
and is large enough for wading, games, and team sports. The pool was designed to allow campers in the shallow area as well as
in the sports area. All campers will be required to take a swim test before being allowed in the pool. No campers will
be allowed in the pool area without a YMCA Camp Arroyo approved lifeguard on duty.
The Challenge Course consists of multiple
challenge elements facilitated by the Fort Miley Adventure Challenge Course staff. There is a 36’ X 36’ rock wall, a 210’ zip
line, as well as other high and low climbing elements.
Camp also includes a day trip to Lake Del Valle for boating and swimming;
an arts and crafts center; bocce ball; basketball; soccer and other field sports; movies; and a campfire amphitheater.
Transportation:
***Families must arrange their camper’s transportation to and from the camp.*** We will try to provide information (if
requested) to connect families traveling from the same areas so that they can arrange carpools and group transportation
from airports.
Check-in: Sunday, August 3rd, 2008 from 1:30-2:30pm
Check-out: Friday, August 8th, 2008; noon-1:30pm (accompanied by a gluten-free Vendor Fair with free food samples and foods to purchase, also from noon-1:30pm)
Check-out: Friday, August 8th, 2008; noon-1:30pm (accompanied by a gluten-free Vendor Fair with free food samples and foods to purchase, also from noon-1:30pm)
If you need additional information, please send an email to Campceliac@gmail.com
