Bi-Annual National PKU Youth Camp

The Youth Camp is a great opportunity for children with PKU to get together between the ages of 8-17 and enjoy activities such as archery & rock climbing while getting to know about other kids from around Australia who have PKU. They also learn more about PKU, how others manage their PKU, and importantly, become aware of other food ideas and recipes to assist with the diet.

The 1st National PKU-IEM Youth Camp was a success. All campers had a wonderful time meeting new friends and trying new things. During the camp, we challenged all campers to create a short film about time on the camp. With the assistance of Kevin & Mara Alexander from the USA (Thank you Nutricia & Vitaflo) and the use of iPads (Thank you Apple) the camp teams produced terrific short films.

We were very fortunate to have wonderful support from PKU-friendly providers:- Nutricia, Vitaflo (Fate products), Choices Gluten Free Bakery, Cortex Foods, Ajita's Vegie Chips, Escal & Pure Gelato. Their generosity is humbling. Also Thank You campers for stepping out of your comfort zones and giving new experiences a try.