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Anna L. Jones, RD., LD

Anna L. Jones, RD., LD is our returning camp dietitian. She's a University of Texas-Austin trained registered and licensed dietitian with over 20 years of experience. She currently works as a resource dietitian with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, providing services to dietitians working in State Schools, such as Denton State School, and State Hospitals, such as Terrell State Hospital. She also does some consulting. Anna and her son follow a strict gluten free diet at home. She became a camp volunteer after trying to find a safe camp experience for her son.

Other Kitchen Tidbits...

Food is a big part of any camp experience. Our mission is providing SAFE (gluten free), appealing, and healthy food for all campers at meals, snacks and parties. We enjoy this challenge, because it is so rewarding to see campers enjoying themselves without worrying about the safety of their food. Our menu is custom developed for our campers. Cooks are supervised and trained by the camp dietitian. All foods are approved before use by the camp dietitian or camp director. There is always camp staff, trained in the gluten free diet, on duty at all meals and parties. We accommodate the additional challenges of casein intolerance or allergies to casein. We do celebrate birthdays that occur while we are at camp with special cakes or desserts that are presented at meals for all to enjoy.

Some of our gluten free foods are generously donated by companies that are known for high quality, safe products, such as Pamela's, Kinnikinnick, Ener-G, 'Cause You're Special, Dietary Specialties, Enjoy Life, and Bob's Red Mill. However, most companies are not able to send us all the items that we need for our large group. Part of the camp registration fees are used to purchases items that are not donated, along with staples, such as meats, cereals, and produce.

Note for 2009: The Great Gluten Escape Camp provides a gluten-free menu for all campers. We offer an option of a milk free diet as well (gluten free, milk/dairy free); however we are not claiming to be an allergy-free kitchen for those with serious allergies. We do not purchase foods containing tree nuts or peanuts; however we are not claiming to be an allergy-free kitchen. Campers that need to adhere to milk free or dairy free diet must notify the Great Gluten Escape Camp at the time of registration. In 2008, our camp dietitian and nutrition student attempted to deal with several other food allergies, sensitivities and intolerances at each meal in addition to ensuring campers a gluten-free week. Due to the increased time required to review dietary ingredients and challenges obtaining other foods, we will no longer be able to accommodate additional dietary intolerances, allergies and sensitivities. We regret the inconvenience that this poses to our past and present attendees and appreciate your understanding of our policy.

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