Food allergies shouldn’t leave kids out! Coastal Food Allergy Support (CoFas) is hosting
a Food Allergy Friendly Adventure Camp. Triple R Ranch in Chesapeake Virginia is
hosting the camp on Saturday, October 28, 2023.
a Food Allergy Friendly Adventure Camp. Triple R Ranch in Chesapeake Virginia is
hosting the camp on Saturday, October 28, 2023.
- A generous grant from FARE supported each camper’s registration and logistics of the camp.
- Each camper will receive a T-shirt, please be sure to indicate size in your registration
- Family cost for campers 5 to 7 years old is $44; cost for campers 8 years and older is $60
Activity Details
The day is planned with activities for kids 5-teenagers. But no worries, everyone will be
in groups of similar aged kids. There will be many fun activities throughout the day so
everyone should go home tired! The activities get more adventurous for the older
campers. Kids who are 8 and older can transition from pony rides to riding horses on
their own. This makes the price a little higher for the 8+ age groups.
For the 5-7 year old campers who might be experiencing camp for the first time there
are two options to choose from. If your camper would prefer you stay with them for the
day then that option is the Parent N Me option. If your camper is ready to attend a day
of camp alone, then you select the 5-7 year old session. Activities offered will be the
same for both groups.
in groups of similar aged kids. There will be many fun activities throughout the day so
everyone should go home tired! The activities get more adventurous for the older
campers. Kids who are 8 and older can transition from pony rides to riding horses on
their own. This makes the price a little higher for the 8+ age groups.
For the 5-7 year old campers who might be experiencing camp for the first time there
are two options to choose from. If your camper would prefer you stay with them for the
day then that option is the Parent N Me option. If your camper is ready to attend a day
of camp alone, then you select the 5-7 year old session. Activities offered will be the
same for both groups.
Space is limited to 12 campers per age group, sign up soon! Once its full, its full!
Logistics
● We’ll have a nice warm fire going when you and your camper arrive.
● Kids will drop their lunch at a table labeled by camper age group under the covered pavilion which will have tablecloths covering the tables. PLEASE PUT YOUR CHILD’S NAME ON THE LUNCH YOU BRING. Lunches will stay at these tables until lunch time. ● Parents are welcome to stay around the fire (9-10 am) to meet other parents and chat about life with food allergies. A facilitator will lead a brief informal opportunity to share ideas and experiences. |
● 8:00-9:00 – Arrive, Check in and break into groups
● 9:00-12:00- Activities
● 12-12:45 – Lunch
o If kids finish early there is gaga ball, 9 square, or human foosball in the field
● 12:45- Head to next activity
● 1:00 -3:00- Activities
● 3:00-3:30- Snack Time
o Fruit and Allergy friendly cookies- (e.g. Enjoy Life or Partake Cookies)
▪ Bananas, Clementines
▪ Allergy Friendly Cookies -All ingredients will be available on camp day. If a certain enjoy life or Partake cookie is not safe please inform us. The brand selected will depend on supply issues prior to camp.
● 3:30-5:30- Activities
● 5:30- Campfire/Parent Pickup
o There will be a campfire. Parents are welcome to roast marshmallows with their kids and enjoy the fire. Two types of marshmallows will be available:
▪ Dandies: All Vegan, Non GMO Verified. Tapioca Syrup, Cane Sugar, Tapioca Starch, Filtered Water, Carrageenan, Soy Protein, natural Vanilla Flavor.
▪ Kraft: Corn Syrup, sugar, dextrose, water, modified cornstarch, gelatin, contains less than 2% of tetrasodium pyrophosphate (Whipping aid), natural and artificial flavor, blue 1.
▪ New bamboo roasters will be supplied for each camper.
● 9:00-12:00- Activities
● 12-12:45 – Lunch
o If kids finish early there is gaga ball, 9 square, or human foosball in the field
● 12:45- Head to next activity
● 1:00 -3:00- Activities
● 3:00-3:30- Snack Time
o Fruit and Allergy friendly cookies- (e.g. Enjoy Life or Partake Cookies)
▪ Bananas, Clementines
▪ Allergy Friendly Cookies -All ingredients will be available on camp day. If a certain enjoy life or Partake cookie is not safe please inform us. The brand selected will depend on supply issues prior to camp.
● 3:30-5:30- Activities
● 5:30- Campfire/Parent Pickup
o There will be a campfire. Parents are welcome to roast marshmallows with their kids and enjoy the fire. Two types of marshmallows will be available:
▪ Dandies: All Vegan, Non GMO Verified. Tapioca Syrup, Cane Sugar, Tapioca Starch, Filtered Water, Carrageenan, Soy Protein, natural Vanilla Flavor.
▪ Kraft: Corn Syrup, sugar, dextrose, water, modified cornstarch, gelatin, contains less than 2% of tetrasodium pyrophosphate (Whipping aid), natural and artificial flavor, blue 1.
▪ New bamboo roasters will be supplied for each camper.
Allergy Details
● No sharing of food
● Medical professionals (Volunteer) will be on site
● Allergy trained volunteers will be on site throughout the day and accompanying
the groups
o The Parent N Me group has adults with the campers thus an additional
volunteer isn’t joining the group
● Campers should bring their own allergy medicine, carry it in their backpack with
them. This should also include a current copy of a signed allergy/asthma action
plan.
● Individual water bottles will be available in case water is needed. Please pack a
water bottle/thermos with your camper’s name on it.
● Pack emergency medicine in a day pack/backpack that your camper can carry
with them throughout the day. It should be in a Ziploc bag with their name on
within their backpack. This should include any allergy medication and/or asthma
medication.
● Everyone will wipe hands before and after lunch and snack
o WetOnes® Provided, Fresh Scent Active Ingredients: Benzalkonium
Chloride, 0.13%, Antimicrobial AgentWater, Alcohol Denat.,
Phenoxyethanol, PEG-8 Dimethicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Dihydroxypropyl
PEG-5 Linoleammonium Chloride, Potassium Sorbate, Disodium EDTA,
Citric Acid, Fragrance, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice.
● Lunch Policy: Each camper is responsible for bringing their own lunch. To ensure
the safety of campers some of the “top 9” allergens are prohibited at camp,
including peanuts, tree nuts, fish, and shellfish. We stress the importance of
cleaning hands and not sharing foods to help build healthy habits for all campers.
Campers and counselors must use hand wipes during check in, before and after
lunch times, snack time, and any other time needed throughout the day.
Additional restrictions: Foods that contain or are processed on shared equipment
with wheat, egg, milk, sesame, and soy are allowed, such as sandwich bread,
and cookies (must be free of peanuts, tree nuts, fish, and shellfish).
However, no food that can easily spread milk or egg protein are allowed.
Milk/cheese-based foods are not allowed, such as cheese of any kind, Cheetos,
Cheez-It Crackers, Doritos, yogurt, etc., to minimize the risk of exposure.
Egg-based condiments are not allowed, such as mayonnaise, dressings, dips,
etc., to minimize the risk of exposure.
* The farm has animals and each camper’s schedule includes time/activity around
animals.
* Horses are fed grain daily. The grains vary according to season or animal needs.
We have spoken with the ranch about a precaution if someone has a grain allergy.
* If your child has a grain allergy (wheat, barley, rye, oats, other) please note details
on your child’s medical information form and we will plan to discuss with you at the
start of the camp day.
* If your child needs to avoid activity that involves animal feed, we can certainly
accommodate. This is food allergy camp!
● Medical professionals (Volunteer) will be on site
● Allergy trained volunteers will be on site throughout the day and accompanying
the groups
o The Parent N Me group has adults with the campers thus an additional
volunteer isn’t joining the group
● Campers should bring their own allergy medicine, carry it in their backpack with
them. This should also include a current copy of a signed allergy/asthma action
plan.
● Individual water bottles will be available in case water is needed. Please pack a
water bottle/thermos with your camper’s name on it.
● Pack emergency medicine in a day pack/backpack that your camper can carry
with them throughout the day. It should be in a Ziploc bag with their name on
within their backpack. This should include any allergy medication and/or asthma
medication.
● Everyone will wipe hands before and after lunch and snack
o WetOnes® Provided, Fresh Scent Active Ingredients: Benzalkonium
Chloride, 0.13%, Antimicrobial AgentWater, Alcohol Denat.,
Phenoxyethanol, PEG-8 Dimethicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Dihydroxypropyl
PEG-5 Linoleammonium Chloride, Potassium Sorbate, Disodium EDTA,
Citric Acid, Fragrance, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice.
● Lunch Policy: Each camper is responsible for bringing their own lunch. To ensure
the safety of campers some of the “top 9” allergens are prohibited at camp,
including peanuts, tree nuts, fish, and shellfish. We stress the importance of
cleaning hands and not sharing foods to help build healthy habits for all campers.
Campers and counselors must use hand wipes during check in, before and after
lunch times, snack time, and any other time needed throughout the day.
Additional restrictions: Foods that contain or are processed on shared equipment
with wheat, egg, milk, sesame, and soy are allowed, such as sandwich bread,
and cookies (must be free of peanuts, tree nuts, fish, and shellfish).
However, no food that can easily spread milk or egg protein are allowed.
Milk/cheese-based foods are not allowed, such as cheese of any kind, Cheetos,
Cheez-It Crackers, Doritos, yogurt, etc., to minimize the risk of exposure.
Egg-based condiments are not allowed, such as mayonnaise, dressings, dips,
etc., to minimize the risk of exposure.
* The farm has animals and each camper’s schedule includes time/activity around
animals.
* Horses are fed grain daily. The grains vary according to season or animal needs.
We have spoken with the ranch about a precaution if someone has a grain allergy.
* If your child has a grain allergy (wheat, barley, rye, oats, other) please note details
on your child’s medical information form and we will plan to discuss with you at the
start of the camp day.
* If your child needs to avoid activity that involves animal feed, we can certainly
accommodate. This is food allergy camp!
Extra Details
The weather in October can be temperamental. We hope for lovely weather!
Please pack a coat or extra layers/hats/etc in your camper’s backpack in case
the temperature changes throughout the day.
● All campers must be in closed toed shoes. Hiking boots or sneakers are ideal.
● Each camper should come with a backpack or daypack that they will carry
with them throughout the day.
o Please pack a water bottle.
o Packs will be labeled with your campers name.
o Campers will be given a nametag/wrist band
Please pack a coat or extra layers/hats/etc in your camper’s backpack in case
the temperature changes throughout the day.
● All campers must be in closed toed shoes. Hiking boots or sneakers are ideal.
● Each camper should come with a backpack or daypack that they will carry
with them throughout the day.
o Please pack a water bottle.
o Packs will be labeled with your campers name.
o Campers will be given a nametag/wrist band
Coming from Out of Town
If you are coming from out of town and would like to visit for the long weekend there is plenty to do in Hampton Roads!
Triple R Ranch does offer accommodations but they are not typical hotel style accommodations. If you prefer a traditional hotel style accommodation the closest area with a number of options is the Greenbrier area of Chesapeake. There is a Hilton Garden Inn, aloft, Winngate, Hyatt place, and a number of other hotels all close to one another. Virginia Beach is not far and the oceanfront is a popular tourist destination. Great deals can be found in the off season. |
REGISTRATION
If you have questions about the logistics of the day, please reach out to us via Facebook, Coastal Food allergy Support.
Please register through Triple R Ranch.
Please register through Triple R Ranch.
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