Food Allergy-Friendly Overnight Camps

On the night our daughter Natalie was initially diagnosed with food allergies, I vividly remember panicking and asking my husband, “How is she ever going to go to overnight camp, kiss anyone safely, or study abroad?” My husband calmly replied, “She’s 3, I think we have time to figure it out.” He was right, and it did take time, but she has safely enjoyed many summers away. One of Spokin’s core goals is to reduce the time required to find safe and trusted resources.

As far as managing to kiss safely and study abroad, we know that we can reliably turn to Spokin users to guide us with their food allergy wisdom when that time comes.

Following are the highest recommended Midwest-based overnight camps shared by Spokin users. These camps are either completely nut-free or deemed food allergy friendly.

 

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OVERNIGHT CAMPS FOR GIRLS

Lake Of The Woods Camps

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Lake of the Woods Camp encourages girls as young as 6 years to take healthy risks and form deep friendships with peers and counselors. Campers and staff come from all over the world and are taught to respect each other and celebrate their differences and achievements.

Location: Decatur, Michigan
Details: lwcgwc.com

Camp Agawak

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Since 1921, Camp Agawak has provided girls up to age 16 the opportunity to discover themselves and develop long-lasting, authentic friendships. They offer over 45 activities that the campers can choose from based on their unique interests.

Location: Minocqua, Wisconsin
Details: agawak.com

Birch Trail Camp For Girls

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Located on Lake Pokegama in beautiful northwestern Wisconsin, Birch Trail Camp for Girls is one of the country’s premier wilderness tripping programs. Through land and water sports, arts and crafts, dance, and horseback riding, Birch Trail is where girls cultivate friendships and memories to last a lifetime.

Location: Minong, Wisconsin
Details: birchtrail.com

Chippewa Ranch Camp

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Chippewa is a non-competitive girls’ camp that lets every camper find her niche in a low pressure but encouraging atmosphere. While they teach girls new skills, Chippewa also emphasizes cooperativeness, tolerance and friendship with people from all over the world.

Location: Eagle River, Wisconsin
Details: chippewaranchcamp.com

Camp Marimeta

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Located in the Northwoods of Wisconsin, Camp Marimeta for Girls has been a premier overnight camp for young ladies since 1947. They emphasize a safe, caring and welcoming family atmosphere so that their campers can flourish and become strong, independent, women.

Location: Eagle River, Wisconsin
Details: marimeta.com

OVERNIGHT CAMPS FOR BOYS

Camp Ojibwa

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Since 1928, Camp Ojibwa has provided young men a home away from home based on a philosophy of brotherhood. This brotherhood is exemplified by the four tenets of The Ojibwa Way: kindness, respect, fair play and trustworthiness.

Location: Eagle River, Wisconsin
Details: campojibwa.com

Greenwoods Camp

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More than a sports camp, Greenwoods Camp emphasizes inclusion, sportsmanship, teamwork, and character development. Their counselors, coaches, and directors guide boys as they gain a sense of independence and discover who they are.

Location: Decatur, Michigan
Details: lwcgwc.com

Camp Horseshoe

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Camp Horseshoe offers premier athletics, outdoor adventures, water sports and trip programs. They are best known for their innovative trip program that takes the boys canoeing down the river, cooking over an open fire, and sleeping beneath the stars.

Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin
Details: camphorseshoe.com

North Star Camp

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Located on 120 acres along beautiful Northwoods shoreline, North Star offers a rich variety of activities and experiences designed to stimulate the imagination and challenge the skills of boys. North Star encourages a sense of healthy competition through sports, creative arts, and adventure programming.

Location: Hayward, Wisconsin
Details: northstarcamp.com

Camp Kawaga

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One of the nation’s premier overnight summer camps, Camp Kawaga offers a balanced, active and well-rounded program. Boys are guided by the five pillars of sportsmanship, fellowship, spirit, enthusiasm, and leadership and learn lessons that last a lifetime.

Location: Minocqua, Wisconsin
Details: kawaga.com

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