Monday, February 23, 2009

Food Allergy Camp

Camp YoWoChAs/AAIA Food Allergy Camp
Location: Edmonton, AB
Campers: co-ed, ages 6 to 16
Description: Children with food allergies are welcome all summer, but one week is dedicated to them specifically. A registered dietitian and the camp’s head chef work to create menus that address numerous food allergies, and a nurse is on-site for the duration of the camp. All staff are trained in first aid, CPR and the administration of epinephrine. Older campers carry their own auto-injectors and puffers, while ever-present counsellors carry them for younger kids.

Proximity to emergency dept.:
Stony Plain hospital is 30 minutes away.
Phone: 780-892-2660
E-mail: yowochas@ywcaofedmonton.org
Website: www.compusmart.ab.ca/yowochas/summercamp.htm

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