Metabolic Camps
Emory University Metabolic Camp
The Emory University Metabolic Camp offers a holistic approach to the nutrition management of PKU and MSUD–empowering females ages 12 and older to make healthy choices and take charge of their futures as they live, learn, and play in a supportive camp environment. Their model research-based camp, with a focus on maternal PKU, has been supporting adolescent girls and young women for more than two decades. The goals of the camp are:
- To teach the importance of nutrition and to help campers develop diet self-management skills.
- To review the treatment recommendations for PKU and MSUD prior to and during pregnancy.
- To create a place to share experiences and make new friends with other young women who have PKU or MSUD.
- To research the impact of the above interventions on the transition to adulthood, pregnancy, quality of life, and overall health outcomes.
flok hosted two family camps in 2025. The camps are open to all Classical HCU, MSUD, Organic Acidemia, PKU, Tyrosinemia, and Urea Cycle Disorder community members. Campers are welcome to join us with family, friends, or on their own (18+) for three days of traditional camp activities, crafts, and education sessions for all ages and abilities. From water sports to field games, and silent discos to community fairs – there’s something for everyone at Family Camp!