This week's post is by our awesome summer intern, Jessica Naftaly, who writes about summer camps for kids living with chronic medical illnesses. Announcements, announcements, announcements! It’s that time of the year, camp season! Whether you are a parent or a camper, getting ready for camp can be exciting but also nerve racking. Next week I am off to Camp Oasis Michigan and I have lots to do before I leave. But….being an experienced camp counselor helps with my long to-do list. Having a chronic illness and traveling anywhere can be a bit difficult. Specifically with camp, you may not have access to all of the foods and medications that you normally do. The key is to plan, plan, plan. Here are some tips for chronically ill (but awesome) campers and their parents before heading off to camp. • Campers: If this is your first time at camp, congrats! I’m sure you will have an amazing time wherever you are headed. Contact your camp office and see if you can meet a camper who
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