Donations/Sponsors

Donations needed

Camp Celiac celebrated its 20th year of camp in August 2019. That’s 20 years of life-changing, friendship-forming, gluten-free s’mores-making, invaluable memories for young people with Celiac Disease. Camp provides a fun outlet that helps improve children’s general well-being, self-perception, and emotional outlook. Although this is priceless, the cost of running camp is not. Since we are a non-profit organization run entirely by volunteers, we rely on funds from camp tuition, sponsors, and generous donations. We want to continue providing an excellent stress-free camp week for years to come and here is how you can help!

Camp Celiac is a special place for some truly remarkable kids who come from all over the country to enjoy a week full of friends, fun, and gluten-free food! Why is Celiac a big deal? People with Celiac need to adhere to a strict gluten-free diet. Although “gluten free” has become trendy, people with Celiac need to be more careful than ever with their food choices. An amount over 20 ppm (20 parts per million is the equivalent of 20 cents in $10,000!) can send a Celiac into a violent reaction for which there is no remedy other than time. After the initial exposure and reaction, some people with Celiac then have roughly a 6-week recovery period. Non-adherence to the diet can cause a myriad of gastrointestinal issues, but can also lead to long-term health complications such as failure to thrive, malnutrition, osteoporosis, depression, infertility, and cancer.

How does this affect kids? When the initial diagnosis is made, there is a swift and steep learning curve; everything in the life of the child and the family members changes. The realization sinks in that pizza and cupcakes at birthday parties are a thing of the past. Sitting next to other kids in the cafeteria suddenly becomes a potential hazard. Going out to dinner means checking menus in advance, making phone calls, talking to the wait-staff and chefs. Invitations to sleepovers dwindle due to other parents being nervous about accommodating special dietary needs. Celiac disease can be overwhelming and isolating, especially for kids.

Why donate to Camp Celiac? As one young camper loaded her sleeping bag into the car at the end of her first week at camp, she burst out crying and said she wished she could stay. When asked why, she said, “Because I just feel normal here.” Camp Celiac is a place where the disease that usually isolates them, becomes the bond that unifies them. They can experience a week during which they do not have to worry about their disease and they can just be kids. A week at camp in 2020 cost $680.00 per camper. This can be quite a burden on families that already spend more than a typical family on everyday items due to the cost of gluten-free groceries.

Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to Camp Celiac; 100% of your generous contribution will go directly to camp to help us continue providing this wonderful week for these deserving kids. Receipt of donation is available upon request.

You can click on the Donate button at the top of the page or mail a check.

*Please note this is only for donations.  This is not to be used for paying camp registration fees.

Checks made out to Camp Celiac can be mailed to:
Camp Celiac
P.O. Box 945
Newfield, NJ 08344

For additional information, please email info@campceliac.org. Thank you in advance for your support!

How to become a sponsor

Are you interested in becoming a sponsor?

Starting in 2019 we are simplifying our sponsorship levels and also adding some great new benefits. We value all of our donations because every dollar makes a huge impact on what we can do. Donation assistance can be accomplished in many ways. Donations of gluten-free foods, services, cash, and even camper scholarships. We are a non-profit organization and will always be happy to provide you with proof of donation.
Email info@campceliac.org for more information.

Cabin Level – Top Donors (Selected on value, consistency and partnership)

    • Sponsor listed on website (with link)
    • Ability to contribute to camp “goodie bags”
    • Ability to contribute item into raffle
    • Social media mention
    • Sponsor listing on the back of camp T-shirt