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Emily65Roses

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That's fine. But as an adult, if everyone involved understands the risks, and are still willing to spend time together, I think that's fine. I grew up around CFers and I wouldn't give it up (just use common sense, don't lick each other, etc.) just so the CFF can cover its ass. Keep in mind that it's just as easy to get a nasty bug in the hospital as it is to get it from another CFer. And we're all in the hospital often enough.
 
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Emily65Roses

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That's fine. But as an adult, if everyone involved understands the risks, and are still willing to spend time together, I think that's fine. I grew up around CFers and I wouldn't give it up (just use common sense, don't lick each other, etc.) just so the CFF can cover its ass. Keep in mind that it's just as easy to get a nasty bug in the hospital as it is to get it from another CFer. And we're all in the hospital often enough.
 
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Emily65Roses

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That's fine. But as an adult, if everyone involved understands the risks, and are still willing to spend time together, I think that's fine. I grew up around CFers and I wouldn't give it up (just use common sense, don't lick each other, etc.) just so the CFF can cover its ass. Keep in mind that it's just as easy to get a nasty bug in the hospital as it is to get it from another CFer. And we're all in the hospital often enough.
 
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Keepercjr

Guest
I have attended the CFRI retreat and I went to Camp Funshine for about 5 years. After having my son I haven't gone back (just logistics since I'm in CA and Funshine is in Texas) but I do hope to make it again - maybe next summer - if its still around. They have pretty strict cross contamination and sputum culture guidelines. I have never once felt like I was risking my life or someone else's by being there. For some of the kids, especially the sicker ones, it was the ONE time each year they felt normal and looked forward to. We're not coughing in each other's faces or anything like that - and there is heavy use of that antibacterial gel. Anyway, I know the CFF guidelines and am knowledgeable about the science (I have my degree in Biology). But if you take the appropriate precautions then I don't see anything wrong with it. I feel much safer at a Camp Funshine than I do in the hospital thats for sure.
 
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Keepercjr

Guest
I have attended the CFRI retreat and I went to Camp Funshine for about 5 years. After having my son I haven't gone back (just logistics since I'm in CA and Funshine is in Texas) but I do hope to make it again - maybe next summer - if its still around. They have pretty strict cross contamination and sputum culture guidelines. I have never once felt like I was risking my life or someone else's by being there. For some of the kids, especially the sicker ones, it was the ONE time each year they felt normal and looked forward to. We're not coughing in each other's faces or anything like that - and there is heavy use of that antibacterial gel. Anyway, I know the CFF guidelines and am knowledgeable about the science (I have my degree in Biology). But if you take the appropriate precautions then I don't see anything wrong with it. I feel much safer at a Camp Funshine than I do in the hospital thats for sure.
 
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Keepercjr

Guest
I have attended the CFRI retreat and I went to Camp Funshine for about 5 years. After having my son I haven't gone back (just logistics since I'm in CA and Funshine is in Texas) but I do hope to make it again - maybe next summer - if its still around. They have pretty strict cross contamination and sputum culture guidelines. I have never once felt like I was risking my life or someone else's by being there. For some of the kids, especially the sicker ones, it was the ONE time each year they felt normal and looked forward to. We're not coughing in each other's faces or anything like that - and there is heavy use of that antibacterial gel. Anyway, I know the CFF guidelines and am knowledgeable about the science (I have my degree in Biology). But if you take the appropriate precautions then I don't see anything wrong with it. I feel much safer at a Camp Funshine than I do in the hospital thats for sure.
 
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Keepercjr

Guest
I have attended the CFRI retreat and I went to Camp Funshine for about 5 years. After having my son I haven't gone back (just logistics since I'm in CA and Funshine is in Texas) but I do hope to make it again - maybe next summer - if its still around. They have pretty strict cross contamination and sputum culture guidelines. I have never once felt like I was risking my life or someone else's by being there. For some of the kids, especially the sicker ones, it was the ONE time each year they felt normal and looked forward to. We're not coughing in each other's faces or anything like that - and there is heavy use of that antibacterial gel. Anyway, I know the CFF guidelines and am knowledgeable about the science (I have my degree in Biology). But if you take the appropriate precautions then I don't see anything wrong with it. I feel much safer at a Camp Funshine than I do in the hospital thats for sure.
 
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Keepercjr

Guest
I have attended the CFRI retreat and I went to Camp Funshine for about 5 years. After having my son I haven't gone back (just logistics since I'm in CA and Funshine is in Texas) but I do hope to make it again - maybe next summer - if its still around. They have pretty strict cross contamination and sputum culture guidelines. I have never once felt like I was risking my life or someone else's by being there. For some of the kids, especially the sicker ones, it was the ONE time each year they felt normal and looked forward to. We're not coughing in each other's faces or anything like that - and there is heavy use of that antibacterial gel. Anyway, I know the CFF guidelines and am knowledgeable about the science (I have my degree in Biology). But if you take the appropriate precautions then I don't see anything wrong with it. I feel much safer at a Camp Funshine than I do in the hospital thats for sure.
 
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tara

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I went to the CFRI camp in Northern California from 1984-1994. I wouldn't trade those memories for the world. And yes, knowing what I know today, I would do it all over again in a heartbeat.

After 1994, I went to college and my summers were "too busy" for camp. They changed the "camp" at CFRI to a "retreat". It's sooooo different. There are individual hotel rooms onsite (no cabins anymore) and the "camp" idea is no more. No kids allowed. I think you have to be at least 15 years old to go. (I'm not positive)

I visited once for a day in 2005, and it was so good to see familiar faces. Unfortunately upon arrival I was told no children were allowed at the facility, and I had my 10 month old twins with me. Even the director of the retreat didn't know this. I was able to stay that day, but it's hard for me to get up there now, since I am the weekday, daytime care provider to the twins. I might make time next year. It's a great group of people. I miss them dearly.
 
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tara

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I went to the CFRI camp in Northern California from 1984-1994. I wouldn't trade those memories for the world. And yes, knowing what I know today, I would do it all over again in a heartbeat.

After 1994, I went to college and my summers were "too busy" for camp. They changed the "camp" at CFRI to a "retreat". It's sooooo different. There are individual hotel rooms onsite (no cabins anymore) and the "camp" idea is no more. No kids allowed. I think you have to be at least 15 years old to go. (I'm not positive)

I visited once for a day in 2005, and it was so good to see familiar faces. Unfortunately upon arrival I was told no children were allowed at the facility, and I had my 10 month old twins with me. Even the director of the retreat didn't know this. I was able to stay that day, but it's hard for me to get up there now, since I am the weekday, daytime care provider to the twins. I might make time next year. It's a great group of people. I miss them dearly.
 
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tara

New member
I went to the CFRI camp in Northern California from 1984-1994. I wouldn't trade those memories for the world. And yes, knowing what I know today, I would do it all over again in a heartbeat.

After 1994, I went to college and my summers were "too busy" for camp. They changed the "camp" at CFRI to a "retreat". It's sooooo different. There are individual hotel rooms onsite (no cabins anymore) and the "camp" idea is no more. No kids allowed. I think you have to be at least 15 years old to go. (I'm not positive)

I visited once for a day in 2005, and it was so good to see familiar faces. Unfortunately upon arrival I was told no children were allowed at the facility, and I had my 10 month old twins with me. Even the director of the retreat didn't know this. I was able to stay that day, but it's hard for me to get up there now, since I am the weekday, daytime care provider to the twins. I might make time next year. It's a great group of people. I miss them dearly.
 
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tara

New member
I went to the CFRI camp in Northern California from 1984-1994. I wouldn't trade those memories for the world. And yes, knowing what I know today, I would do it all over again in a heartbeat.

After 1994, I went to college and my summers were "too busy" for camp. They changed the "camp" at CFRI to a "retreat". It's sooooo different. There are individual hotel rooms onsite (no cabins anymore) and the "camp" idea is no more. No kids allowed. I think you have to be at least 15 years old to go. (I'm not positive)

I visited once for a day in 2005, and it was so good to see familiar faces. Unfortunately upon arrival I was told no children were allowed at the facility, and I had my 10 month old twins with me. Even the director of the retreat didn't know this. I was able to stay that day, but it's hard for me to get up there now, since I am the weekday, daytime care provider to the twins. I might make time next year. It's a great group of people. I miss them dearly.
 
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tara

New member
I went to the CFRI camp in Northern California from 1984-1994. I wouldn't trade those memories for the world. And yes, knowing what I know today, I would do it all over again in a heartbeat.

After 1994, I went to college and my summers were "too busy" for camp. They changed the "camp" at CFRI to a "retreat". It's sooooo different. There are individual hotel rooms onsite (no cabins anymore) and the "camp" idea is no more. No kids allowed. I think you have to be at least 15 years old to go. (I'm not positive)

I visited once for a day in 2005, and it was so good to see familiar faces. Unfortunately upon arrival I was told no children were allowed at the facility, and I had my 10 month old twins with me. Even the director of the retreat didn't know this. I was able to stay that day, but it's hard for me to get up there now, since I am the weekday, daytime care provider to the twins. I might make time next year. It's a great group of people. I miss them dearly.
 
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welshwitch

Guest
Cool. I never went to the CF camps as a kid, 'cause I was too "stubborn" and refused to even identify with a "sick" kid. But in retrospect it could've been great!

Question: What types of screening or contamination guidelines are there for the current CF retreats that I know that CFRI puts on? I'd be curious to find out, and perhaps even attend if I met the criteria. I could definitely use some tips on living healthy w/ CF as an adult.
 
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welshwitch

Guest
Cool. I never went to the CF camps as a kid, 'cause I was too "stubborn" and refused to even identify with a "sick" kid. But in retrospect it could've been great!

Question: What types of screening or contamination guidelines are there for the current CF retreats that I know that CFRI puts on? I'd be curious to find out, and perhaps even attend if I met the criteria. I could definitely use some tips on living healthy w/ CF as an adult.
 
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welshwitch

Guest
Cool. I never went to the CF camps as a kid, 'cause I was too "stubborn" and refused to even identify with a "sick" kid. But in retrospect it could've been great!

Question: What types of screening or contamination guidelines are there for the current CF retreats that I know that CFRI puts on? I'd be curious to find out, and perhaps even attend if I met the criteria. I could definitely use some tips on living healthy w/ CF as an adult.
 
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welshwitch

Guest
Cool. I never went to the CF camps as a kid, 'cause I was too "stubborn" and refused to even identify with a "sick" kid. But in retrospect it could've been great!

Question: What types of screening or contamination guidelines are there for the current CF retreats that I know that CFRI puts on? I'd be curious to find out, and perhaps even attend if I met the criteria. I could definitely use some tips on living healthy w/ CF as an adult.
 
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welshwitch

Guest
Cool. I never went to the CF camps as a kid, 'cause I was too "stubborn" and refused to even identify with a "sick" kid. But in retrospect it could've been great!

Question: What types of screening or contamination guidelines are there for the current CF retreats that I know that CFRI puts on? I'd be curious to find out, and perhaps even attend if I met the criteria. I could definitely use some tips on living healthy w/ CF as an adult.
 
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TWEETY2549

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I never knew of all the dangerous stuff going on when I sent my daughter to cf camp over 20 yrs ago. She hated it, missed her family and never went again.
 
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TWEETY2549

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I never knew of all the dangerous stuff going on when I sent my daughter to cf camp over 20 yrs ago. She hated it, missed her family and never went again.
 
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