I was nervous and excited that I could send my daughter away to a normal camp where she could feel safe with eating gluten free. She has always felt different and didn’t always like feeling excluded but at Camp Kanata she had the time of her life.
What is Generation GF?
Generation GF is a program of GIG that is all about kids, teens, and young adults. From educational resources, to a magazine subscription and a free membership, to local support groups with fun events for kids to meet others just like them, Generation GF has your kids covered from A-Z!
Resources built for families
Generation GF provides families with resources and information to help navigate their child’s gluten-free journey. From symptom infographics, to materials created for their teachers, our resources are focused on assisting kids every step of the way.
Get a free kids' membership
Generation GF believes that confident kids can move mountains! Today's kids face more challenges than ever, but being gluten-free doesn't have to be one of the big ones! Generation GF is committed to being a champion for all kids who are living a gluten-free life through efforts that promote friendship, mentorship, support, encouragement, knowledge, and empowerment. When kids have confidence in themselves, they will lead a happy, healthy life, and become strong leaders for our future! Members will receive regular information about activities and events, plus the Generation GF Magazine. Designed specifically for our Generation GF readers, the magazine features stories, games, and interviews with other gluten-free kids, teens, and young adults. We also include some kid-approved gluten-free recipes that you can try from home. Become a member and receive your free magazine subscription today!
Gluten-free Teen Chef Camp (aka Culinary Bootcamp by CIA*)
This year’s Teen Summit will be an amazing opportunity to get hands-on with gluten-free cooking. We’re excited to announce this exclusive, immersive experience for gluten-free teens (and their parents) this summer – 2 days (June 30-July 1, 2022) full of instruction and hands-on learning in a professional kitchen where they will gain specialized cooking skills for gluten-free meal preparation. Afternoons will include educational sessions on topics important to teens as they mature.
Generation GF Mentor Program
Social support is empowering, especially when comes from interactions between our kids. There has never been better time to build connections!
Mentoring plays a powerful role in the development of our Generation GF kids as well as their youth mentors. Are you a teen interested in mentoring other kids and teens about living gluten-free? Do you love talking to and helping others? Are you between the ages of 15 and 19? Looking for a volunteering opportunity? If the answer is yes, click here and fill out our volunteer application.
Is your child between the ages of 6-19 and interested in being mentored? Please complete this application/interest survey.
Lets get camping! The gluten-free way.
Generation GF, along with summer camp locations across the United States, is happy to provide the opportunity for gluten-free kids and teens to have a place to go for a week during the summer and have fun just being a kid. The camp environment builds camaraderie, allowing our members of Generation GF to be part of a group and not feel isolated due to their dietary needs.
After my son was diagnosed with celiac disease, I thought it was important for him to meet other celiac kids his age. He enjoyed a week of good food, time in nature, and male bonding at Camp Sealth. We are grateful to GIG for the generous scholarship, and for providing an opportunity that helped my son and me feel more confident that he could be safe and happy living gluten-free in a gluten world.
- Camp Sealth Parent/Volunteer
GIG holds a special place in my heart to give me the opportunity to experience life as a normal summer camp child.
- Katie
Generation GF Sponsors
Jones Dairy Farm is a 6th generation family owned and operated company. For more than 131 years, Jones has been using real, natural ingredients, original recipes and time-honored traditions to create distinctive and timeless products.