Allergies
WE ARE NUT and ALLERGY SAFE- OUR ANALPHYLAXIS POLICY:
During the summer we have several campers with nut or other allergies. We do not serve any food that contains nuts or fish at our camp. This includes our Tuck shop. We use only 'neutral' cleansers to help with those who have scent sensitivities or asthma. Staff are educated and trained as to the symptoms of anaphylaxis and how to give an epipen. Every camper with a specific allergy is identified to the kitchen staff and their cabin leaders. Campers are allowed to carry their epipens in a fanny pack or keep them with the camp health officer. We also have camp epipens at 3 locations in the camp so they are always available. In the case of an emergency we are only 5 minutes from a hospital.
We encourage campers with food allergies to bring their own 'special' food (ie: lactose free ice cream) to make camp as safe and familiar as home. We encourage and teach our campers to 'ask first' about any foods that may be a concern (Yes, we do have all-beef hot dogs) and to take age-appropriate responsibility for their health (Yes, those scrambled eggs are made with milk. Just wait a minute and we'll make you some without)
The world will never be completely safe for those with allergies but camp can provide a controlled environment where the children have fun and still be protected.