It should also put parents’ minds at ease knowing that when constructing their menus, many camps purposely design meal combinations that quickly replenish energy and/or consult nutritionists.įood allergies are also typically addressed. In addition to the primary meal and snack schedule, throughout the day, children may enjoy other snacks or treats while participating in their camp’s cooking program, during a bunk or cabin mate’s birthday celebration, or as part of a special event. A large salad bar is also typically available at dinner, and dessert is served as well.īefore going to bed, children often get a snack or a chance to go to their camp’s canteen for a special treat. As with lunch, the choices are typical of what they might expect to eat at their evening meal at home such as pasta, meat and potatoes, tacos, etc.
Summer camp daily schedule full#
Many camps also offer fruit or a snack in the late morning or afternoon, to keep campers energized throughout the day.Īfter a full day of adventure, campers need to re-fuel, and dinner fare appropriately reflects that. A soup and/or salad bar is also typically available. Aside from a hot entrée choice such as eggs, pancakes, french toast or oatmeal, several cold staples like cereal, bagels, fruit, and yogurt are also available to ensure that campers have plenty of fuel for morning activities.Īround mid-day, everyone takes a break from the fun in order to eat lunch, which is usually the same fare they might expect to eat for lunch at home like pizza, macaroni and cheese, or sandwiches. Shortly after waking up in the morning, campers head off to breakfast. So America’s Finest Summer Camps has decided to dedicate an entire blog to a typical camp eating schedule.
Although serving styles vary-some camps eat “family style” while others serve buffet style–a day of food is fairly similar from camp to camp and an important aspect of the daily camp schedule. This is undeniably one of the biggest questions posed to summer camp directors from prospective parents who not only want to know what their children will be fed during the summer, but when and how.
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