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I spoke with the head counselor of the program and asked if food was offered to the children at any time during their day other than mealtime. It turned out they were offered a snack of graham crackers and a can of fruit juice every afternoon. I sent my child with a box of crackers for her daily snack to give to her counselor upon arrival.
Not surprising, there were evening campfires at which marshmallows were toasted and s'mores made on occasion. I packed a box with some gluten-free graham crackers (I like the recipe for mock graham crackers in Bette Hagman's More from the Gluten Free Gourmet) and gluten-free marshmallows.
When all was said, there were always eggs and potatoes at breakfast. Lunch offered cold cuts, chips, and sometimes even French fries (the chef agreed to dedicate a fryer for only fries to avoid cross contamination). Dinner was more difficult, but two out of the five meals were safe each week.
The camp experience turned out to be very liberating for both my daughter and me. She learned she can safely experience life 'on her own.' It was a small first step towards the ultimate independence all of our children mature to.
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