One enjoyable aspect about my work with my colleagues has been their willingness to use their free time to participate and develop programs for children.  For many years, this has included several camps at Camp Twin Lakes, particularly Camp Oasis for children with inflammatory bowel disease. Most of the physicians in our group have given their time to support this camp.  In recent years, Larry Saripkin has spent a week there every summer  and Stan Cohen really established this camp in Atlanta.  In addition, our nurses have volunteered their time as well; they stay busy attending to the medical needs of these kids so they can enjoy a camp experience.

More recently, a camp for kids with celiac disease has been started, Camp WeeKanEatIt.   Under Jeff Lewis’ direction and fundraising, this camp has been started and allows kids  (8-17 yrs) who need to be maintained on a gluten-free diet to experience camp.  Siblings are allowed to attend as well.  Don’t forget this year’s camp dates: June 23-28!

Related links:

• CAMP WEEKANEATIT glutenfreecamp.org – HOME
• CCFA: Camp Oasis
• Camp Twin Lakes

• Raising Our Celiac Kids – Georgia. This website lists restaurants, stores, and resources for Gluten free families in georgia,