Camp Blue Spruce

    I am happy to let you know that Camp Blue Spruce, a worry-free camp for
kids with food allergies, is now accepting campers for its 2013 session –
August 18 – 23. Loads of fun activities and Oregon’s great outdoors will
make Camp Blue Spruce the highlight of the summer for children with and
without food allergies.

        We are excited about holding our first session this summer. Camp Blue
Spruce will be like any other summer camp EXCEPT the food will be
prepared without any of the top 8 food allergens, gluten or sesame. Up to
56 kids will be able to sit down at the table and eat all the foods that
are being served -- a simple gift for these children, who are rarely able
to eat what everyone else is eating.  Kids attending Camp Blue Spruce will
have a true camp experience without the worry and anxiety they experience
daily with their food allergies. Camp Blue Spruce parents can be
worry-free, too!

        There are a few things you can do to help make this summer a success:

1.        Register your child for camp. Visit www.campbluespruce.org for the
application. Registrations are arriving already, so sign up today!

2.        Encourage your friends with and without food allergies and
sensitivities to register. We have reduced the cost for 2013 to make the
camp available to more kids.

3.        Let us know if you can leave postcards at your doctor’s office,
naturopath, favorite food store, bakery, library or school. If you have
other ways to spread the word, please let us know.

4.        Make a charitable contribution to Camp Blue Spruce. We cannot launch
this camp solely with camp fee revenue. Your tax-deductible contribution
will do three important things – promote the camp, provide scholarships to
campers who are unable to pay the entire camp fee, and help cover
essential camp costs. Donations can be mailed to: Camp Blue Spruce, 3519
NE 15th, #225, Portland, OR 97212.

        Thank you for your interest and support of Camp Blue Spruce! Please call
or email if you have any questions. We look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Louise Tippens
Camp Blue Spruce Board President
503-726-8886
info@campbluespruce.org