Updated September 2024
Preparing for camp with food allergies
Camping is a long-standing and much-loved Australian tradition.
School, children’s groups and holiday camps encourage personal growth, foster independence and provide the opportunity for children and teenagers to learn through experience alongside their friends. For children and teenagers with food and insect allergies – and their parents – camps can also cause worry.
Education, communication and planning are key to helping children with food and insect allergies camp safely. While risk can never be removed, it can be reduced to allow children and teenagers with allergies to join in and enjoy everything a camp has to offer.
Keep in mind that there is no one-size-fits-all approach and plans will depend on a range of things, including what the child is allergic to, the location of the camp, personality and level of understanding, and any other health-related issues. Always discuss any health concerns with your child’s doctor to ensure you receive advice specific to your child’s diagnosis and needs.
More about camp allergy management
Webinar
Is your child attending a camp?
Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia partnered with the National Allergy Strategy to hold a webinar about how to manage food allergies and anaphylaxis at camp.
This webinar may be viewed from the Allergy Aware website.
Further reading
For more information about camps and allergy management, go to the Allergy Aware website.