I have always felt that the more people who know about my son's allergies and what the risks are, the safer he is because he has more people looking our for him.  The other kids in my son's classes have always helped to look out for him.  For example, when they have a substitute teacher who is not familiar with his allergies.  I do not understand why some people try to keep their child's allergy a secret, like it is something to be ashamed of.  
 
Snacks that my 7 yo likes that seem to fit your criteria:
 
Soy nut butter and cracker sandwiches - we like I.M. Healthy soy nut butter
Home made Chex mix containing Cheerios, pretzels, and Chex cereals - you could throw in anything else that your son likes.
 
Sandy

----- Original Message ----
From: Beth Kevles <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tuesday, July 4, 2006 9:33:47 AM
Subject: question about severe allergy and camp policy


Hi, Friends --

My questions:

If your child has a severe allergy like this, how valuable is it to you 
and your child to keep the allergy secret?

FInally, if I have to abide by the camp policy (and I will if it makes 
medical sense), can any recommend an afternoon snack with the following 
properties:

Allergnically free of milk protein, red dye #40, shellfish and, of 
course, peanuts!
Non-perishable (since the ice-pack will have lost its cool by then).
Contains protein.
Is plausibly attractive to an 8-year old boy.

Thanks for your thoughts!
--Beth Kevles
  Eating without Casein website
  http://web.mit.edu/kevles/www/nomilk.html
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