CAMP WEEKANEATIT 2016 DATES!!!!
May 29 - June 3, 2016
AT CAMP TWIN LAKES--CAMP DREAM,
WARM SPRINGS, GEORGIA
Camp Weekaneatit looks like any other summer camp.
You can hear the laughter...
You wouldn't know it from looking at them, but all of our campers are Gluten Intolerant, have Celiac Disease and/or are their siblings. They're just kids, having the time of their lives at a camp designed especially for them. Camp Weekaneatit was founded to serve Celiac youth, ages 8 - 17; Gluten Intolerant youth and their siblings. The vision of the camp is to offer an exceptional camp experience including all of the fun, activities, camp friendships, color war, adventure and all with the peace of mind that all the food is Gluten-Free!
HOW IS CAMPER ELIGIBILITY DETERMINED?
Any child with medically stable Celiac Disease
or Gluten Intolerance is invited to apply in addition to their siblings.
Campers ages 8 – 17 are accepted. Each
camper’s application will be reviewed by our medical team to be certain that we
are equipped and safely prepared for any special circumstances. If there is a camper with circumstances that
we feel are not a good match for what we are set up for, we will get in touch
for further discussion.
IS THERE ON-SITE MEDICAL CARE?
Camp Weekaneatit is equipped with a 24-hour
on-site health center, staffed by a professional medical team with the
oversight of Dr. Jeff Lewis, our Camp Weekaneatit Medical Director. Careful
steps are taken to ensure that campers follow the medical regimen prescribed by
their doctors back home.
HOW DOES CAMP WEEKANEATIT SELECT ITS STAFF?
Camp Weekaneatit is led by our camp director,
Jill Waddell, who works closely with the entire volunteer staff of counselors,
medical professionals, mental health professionals, activity specialists and a
spirit director! We focus on FUN and
ensuring a safe and protected environment.
All of our volunteer staff is trained and screened through interviews
and background checks.
WHAT DO CAMPERS DO ALL DAY?
The typical camp day starts around 8:00am and
ends at approximately 10:00pm, though bedtimes vary by age. The daily schedule
usually includes several activity periods (adventure course, boating, swimming,
arts and crafts, team sports, etc.) and an Evening Activity (campfire, Talent
Show, Scavenger Hunt, etc.), as well as three Gluten-Free meals, a Gluten-Free snack, a rest hour, and time for showering and clean-up.
HOW DOES THE CAMPER APPLICATION PROCESS WORK?
First, go to: http://goo.gl/forms/8EIIowmqYZ, which will bring you to the application--
complete the on-line application. (*If you completed an on-line application
last year, you must still complete an application each year you wish to
attend)
Second, pay your camper fee. The fee is
non-refundable due to you cancelling, but will be refunded if for any reason
you are not accepted to the camp program.
YOUR SPOT AT CAMP WILL ONLY BE RESERVED ONCE WE HAVE YOUR INITIAL
APPLICATION AND YOUR CAMPER FEE. You can
pay your application fee online by CLICKING on the PayPal DONATE BUTTON or can
submit your fee by check.
NEW THIS YEAR:
All campers and volunteers’ onsite will be required to submit proof of
your up to date immunizations
Applications will then be reviewed and you will
be notified of your acceptance status. All accepted campers will be required to
complete other forms and supply additional information. Application/fees must be received by April
15, 2016.
Parents will be notified by email as soon as the
review process is complete, and will be provided additional camp information as
applicable.
WHAT ARE THE CAMPER FEES AND HOW DO I SUBMIT PAYMENT?
Go to the Camper Registration page and click on
the PAYPAL- DONATE button (please make sure to add your camper name along with
the PayPal submission to be certain that we are aware of who the fee if for)
OR
Write check made payable to the Georgia Celiac
Foundation and mail to: Mary Bohdan, 100
Tall Timber Court, Fayetteville, GA 30215
The fees vary depending if you have additional
campers to register:
CAMPER REGISTER:
FIRST CAMPER: $600
EACH ADDITIONAL CAMPER FROM SAME FAMILY: $550
ARE THERE ANY SCHOLARSHIPS/FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
OFFERED?
Camp Weekaneatit has traditionally offered
scholarships and financial assistance to campers in need. With fundraising being very challenging, we
will not always have the same resources available, and still have the desire to
offer as many as we can. Please complete
the initial application—please indicate that you need a camper scholarship and
we will get back to you after our application deadline of April 15th with
indication if we will be able to assist.
Contact Us:
For camper intake/ applications:
Mary Bohdan at:
campweekaneatit@gmail.com or 770-716-7682
For volunteer information and general camp
questions:
Jill Waddell, Camp Director,
campweekaneatit@gmail.com or 770-312-9722
Thank you for your support!
Gluten-Free for Life is a section 501(c)3 charitable organization.
All gifts and donations are tax deductible in accordance with law
"A Copy of the Official Registration and Financial Information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll-free within the state. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state."
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