<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> Thanks you all for responding! Most of the replies suggested the camp in Rhode Island. However, here's the edited version of the camp and one in the Twin Cities: We are happy to announce open registration for this summer's Camp Celiac 2003. The Massachusetts and Rhode Island Celiac Support Group for Children & Adults, Too! hosts this very popular, sell out annual event. Held August 10-15 on the site of Camp Aldersgate, N. Scituate, Rhode Island, Camp Celiac is open to children ages 7-16 with Celiac Disease. Last year 80 children from 20 states converged on the state of RI to enjoy swimming, row boating, canoeing, field events, ropes courses, arts & crafts, cooking classes and the wonderful opportunity of meeting peers in a similar situation. The overnight camp costs $250. and is all inclusive. Camp fills up very quickly, so don't delay. Applicants are accepted on a first come first serve basis. For more information or to receive a registration brochure, email Tanis Collard, Camp Director at [log in to unmask] Include your full name and mailing address. ______________________________________________________________ The Twin Cities R.O.C.K (Raising our Celiac Kids) group is pleased to announce that we have taken over the Friends of Celiac Disease Research Ben's Friends summer camp at Camp Courage in Maple Lake, MN. GFF Camp will take place August 5th through August 8th, 2003. Camp Courage is a barrier-free residential camping facility located on Cedar Lake near Maple Lake, Minnesota. Set on 305 acres of beautiful lake shore, woods and fields, Camp Courage features two campuses with cabins, dining halls/recreation centers, craft shops and outdoor classrooms. Both campuses share a pool, gymnasium, health center and horseback-riding arena. The focus of this camp is to provide a well-monitored situation where children with celiac disease and their siblings, ages 8-17, can enjoy a Gluten-Free summer camp experience. For more information on Camp Courage, you may visit their website at www.couragecamps.org. We are thrilled to announce that Bev Lieven, Director of Education for Friends of Celiac Disease Research and Coordinator of Milwaukee Celiac Sprue Crew, will once again be working with the Camp Courage staff to ensure a completely Gluten Free menu, and to oversee the food preparation. Bev has been gluten free since her diagnosis 20 years ago. Two of her children, now young adults, are also celiacs, so Bev comes to us with the experience of a patient and a concerned parent. Camp fees are $235 per camper with a $100 nonrefundable registration fee due prior to May 31, 2003. Reservations are on a first come first serve basis and are expected to fill up quickly. The balance of $135 is due on or before June 30, 2003. If camp registration is made after the date of June 30, camp fees will be assessed at $250 per camper with full payment due upon registration. Check or money orders can be made payable to ROCK, and can be mailed with the registration form to: ROCK-29572 Gerlach Way, Cannon Falls,MN 55009 Please feel free to contact Katie Weidner at 507-263-4254 orvia e-mail at [log in to unmask] with any questions. ____________________________________________________________________ My son and daughter went to Ben's Friend's campin Maple Lake, Minnesota for the last 2 summers. It was wonderful. I realize that this is probably not your area, but I wanted to share that my 14 year old son who has celiac disease was in heaven. The food was great, but it was probably more about being able to enjoy camp without having to think about the food and eat differently than everyone else. My non-celiac daughter really enjoyed the camp also. Thanks again for the information! It's great that such a camp exists! Joyce, PA * Send administrative questions to [log in to unmask] *