Rudi’s Gluten-Free Bakery Camping Equipment Giveaway & Summer Camp for Celiac Kids
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We have been extremely fortunate in my family to not have any food allergies. It’s a good thing too because we LOVE food. Bean started kindergarten this year and it opened up my eyes to a whole knew world of food allergies.
At school all food has to be nut free and sometimes nut free isn’t good enough. Often lunch room helpers are on the lookout for the nut free symbol and if they don’t see it… well that cookie is going in the garbage.
At birthday parties it’s now common practice to ask in the birthday party invitation for food allergies. Dairy allergies, gluten intolerance from Celiac disease (when the body is unable to digest gluten) and reactions to things like strawberries, pineapple and eggs are things that birthday party host parents have to be aware of.
Celiac disease effects thousands of Canadian kids making normal childhood activities like playdates, birthday parties and summer camp extremely difficult.
Rudi’s Gluten-Free Bakery™ wants to give kids living with Celiac the same chance to go to camp as other kids. Rudi’s is offering 20 children (10 in Canada and 10 in the United States) the chance to spend a week at a summer camp where the food is completely gluten-free through their Happy Camper Scholarship. Imagine how great it would be for gluten-free kids to get to go to camp and not have to worry about what they eat!
Between February 18 – March 18, 2014, Canadian parents* with eligible children ages 8-17, can enter the Happy Camper contest by ‘liking’ Rudi’s Gluten-Free on Facebook and helping their child submit a 100-word statement on what makes him or her special. Winners will be notified by April 1, 2014, to allow time to plan for the summer camp experience of a lifetime.
Rudi’s Gluten-Free is proud to support kids and help them enjoy a carefree week of camp without worrying about what they eat. Parents of Happy Camper scholarship winners can also rest easy knowing their son or daughter is having a safe, joyful experience fueled with yummy and delicious gluten-free foods.
In addition to the camp scholarships, Rudi’s wants to encourage EVERYONE to enjoy the great outdoors this summer. They are giving away an incredible camping package valued at $250! Enter to win a tent and cooler, so that your family can enjoy nature in style! (entry below)
Prize:
- LightSpeed Tent that sets up and tears down quickly, has a large front door and two side windows for ventilation, an extended awning for added protection, and more. Tent sleeps 6.
- A cooler with two insulated compartments for both hot and cold storage. Made with waterproof material.
Rudi’s Gluten-Free Bakery offers a delicious line of gluten-free products for the whole family, including sandwich breads, tortillas and hamburger buns. Visit Rudi’s Gluten-Free Bakery website to learn more.
Rudi’s Gluten-Free Bakery Camping Equipment Giveaway:
Contest open to legal residents of Canada only, excluding quebec who are 18 years or older.
When we went camping as a family, as a child, I remember that we used to just hop in the fishing boat with all our gear and just choosing a random island to camp on. Now, I’m sure there’s some rules against that sort of thing.
summer camp I loved best about it was canoeing or swimming in the lake
My favourite memory of backyard camping is my parents leaving the door unlocked as not once did we ever make it through till morning.
My favorite memory is camping in Grandparents backyard telling stories and making smores.
I remember going camping for my graduation trip in Grade 8. It was a great educational experience.
Playing games, making new friends, eating great food, going to the beach, singing songs, etc. So many great summer camp memories!
i went to my grandma’s for the sumer one year and she sent both my and my cousin to a bible camp, i actually loved it
My favourite family memory from childhood is camping across Canada.
My favorite camping memory is going to Girl Scout Camp, during the summers. Always so much fun!
I love the endless games of Boggle and lack of electronic gadgets.
my fave memory of summer camp is when we did a kitchen raid and almost got caught.
Fave memory is discovering smores,,,and cooking a hot dog on a stick!
Having our tent flood out after a nasty storm and sitting in the rainwater playing with the kids lol
I never went to summer camp, but I remember some great backyard camping, at my best friend’s house. Her mom even made us some smores. Love it all! :o)
Singing around the campfire! I still have friends I met from those days and they always make me smile!
Last year we went camping and got rained on. My son woke up in a pond lol
I just loved fishing ! still do !
Wonderful campfires and hikes! I grew up hiking and still go every summer with my family! We absolutely love it
My favorite camp memory was when I was asked to fill in for a week at a girls camp as the camp nurse. As a child we camped in a trailer so it was a bit of an adventure to sleep in a tent. It ended up being a lot of fun despite the raccoons that got into the camp’s kitchen, a mouse that decided one of the girls backpacks would be a good place to sleep, and the bats that swooped around every night. I discovered how much fun it could be and started camping with my children once they were a few years old.
Camping time is the best family time!