Category Archive: Personal Experiences

May 07

Summer Camps Outside of Connecticut

While I was doing my research for camps in Connecticut I came across information on camps in other states. And I did find several allergy friendly camps that seem like they mean business and plan their programs accordingly. Here are a few I found that might be worth delving deeper into for when I’m ready …

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May 01

School Birthdays

  I don’t know about other allergy moms, but in-school birthday parties really bug me. As a former teacher, I also think they stink! There’s nothing harder to deal with than a class full of kids all hopped up on sugar and one or two sad children who didn’t get to take part because of …

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Apr 26

Summer Camp Success!

I’ve been steadily getting back responses to my email about summer camps and their ability to keep my daughter safe. Here is another, very different response that I received… All of the camp staff are trained with First Aid – and Epi Pen administration. At our Camp we are extremely aware of peanut allergies…. soy …

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Apr 18

Summer Camp for Kids with Allergies

A natural rite of passage in childhood is attending summer camp. Whether it’s a day camp or a sleep-away camp, kids of all ages get to experience great activities and make lifetime friendships.  But what about a child who has food allergies? My daughter is 7 years old and we are looking for a summer …

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