Fueling the Fun

Nutritious, kid-friendly meals to power a full day of adventure. Explore our menus, dining traditions, and commitment to allergy safety.

A YMCA Camp Lakewood camper enjoys eating spaghetti with her hands at the famous No Utensils Needed themed dinner.

More Than Just a Meal

We know a happy camper is a well-fed camper. Our dining hall is the heart of our community—a place where cabins gather to share stories, sing songs, and refuel. We serve three balanced meals and two snacks daily, designing our menus to satisfy hungry adventurers while offering plenty of choices for picky eaters.

Always Available

No matter what the main entrée is, campers always have access to:

Breakfast: Cereal Bar, Yogurt, Fresh Fruit, and Toast.
Lunch & Dinner: A Full Salad Bar, Sunbutter & Jelly Station, and Fresh Fruit.

📅 The Menus

(3-Week Rotation)

Week 1 Sample Menu

Day	🍳 Breakfast	🥪 Lunch	🍝 Dinner
MON	Pancakes, Sausage Links, Eggs	Chicken Rings, Mac & Cheese, Green Beans	Mostaccioli, Red Sauce, Breadsticks, Corn
TUE	Breakfast Pizza, Hashbrowns	Tacos (Soft/Hard), Spanish Rice, Corn	Chicken Patty, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy
WED	Waffles, Bacon, Eggs	Corn Dog, Tater Tots, Pork & Beans	BBQ Chicken, Augraten Potatoes, Green Beans
THU	French Toast Sticks, Sausage Patties, Eggs	Sub Sandwiches, Chips, Relish Tray	Pizza (Cheese/Pep), Breadsticks, Salad
FRI	Scrambled Eggs, Biscuits, Ham	Hamburger/Hot Dog, Fries, Baked Beans	Check-Out (No Dinner Served)

Week 2 Sample Menu

Day	🍳 Breakfast	🥪 Lunch	🍝 Dinner
MON	French Toast Sticks, Sausage Patties, Eggs	Corn Dog, Tater Tots, Pork & Beans	BBQ Chicken, Augraten Potatoes, Green Beans
TUE	Breakfast Pizza, Hashbrowns	Sub Sandwiches, Chips, Relish Tray	Pizza (Cheese/Pep), Breadsticks, Salad
WED	Scrambled Eggs, Biscuits, Ham	Hamburger/Hot Dog, Fries, Baked Beans	Camp Cookout! (Burgers/Dogs)
THU	Pancakes, Sausage Links, Eggs	Chicken Rings, Mac & Cheese, Green Beans	Mostaccioli, Red Sauce, Breadsticks, Corn
FRI	Waffles, Bacon, Eggs	Tacos (Soft/Hard), Spanish Rice, Corn	Check-Out (No Dinner Served)

Week 3 Sample Menu

Day	🍳 Breakfast	🥪 Lunch	🍝 Dinner
MON	Waffles, Bacon, Eggs	Tacos (Soft/Hard), Spanish Rice, Corn	Chicken Patty, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy
TUE	French Toast Sticks, Sausage Patties, Eggs	Sub Sandwiches, Chips, Relish Tray	Pizza (Cheese/Pep), Breadsticks, Salad
WED	Scrambled Eggs, Biscuits, Ham	Hamburger/Hot Dog, Fries, Baked Beans	Camp Cookout! (Burgers/Dogs)
THU	Pancakes, Sausage Links, Eggs	Chicken Rings, Mac & Cheese, Green Beans	Mostaccioli, Red Sauce, Breadsticks, Corn
FRI	Breakfast Pizza, Hashbrowns	Corn Dog, Tater Tots, Pork & Beans	Check-Out (No Dinner Served)

We Take Allergies Seriously

We are committed to providing a safe dining experience for every child. Our kitchen staff is trained in food safety and allergen awareness.

Peanut-Free Facility: We do not use peanuts or peanut products in our kitchen or dining hall.
Gluten-Free & Vegetarian: We offer dedicated options for gluten-free and vegetarian campers at every meal.
Communication is Key: All dietary needs and allergies must be noted on your camper's Health Form at least two weeks prior to arrival so our Food Service Director can review and prepare.

FUN'S ON THE MENU

Camp dining isn't just about eating; it's about community!

🍝 Sunday Night Spaghetti
A beloved (and messy!) tradition where campers enjoy a spaghetti dinner... often without utensils! (Don't worry, it's optional!).

🍳 Wednesday Cookouts
Mid-week, we often take the dining experience outdoors for a classic camp cookout with burgers and dogs.

Thank you for helping her with problems eating at camp. Her counselor sat with her, offered different foods and made her feel at ease.

— 2025 Parent Survey

She had a good time overall! Besides all the activities - she enjoyed making friends and also really enjoyed the food/meals.

— 2025 Parent Survey

David raved about the food and loved the activities and facilities, especially the floating structures on the lake!

— 2025 Parent Survey

He said the food was ok but he is gluten free so we know that greatly reduces the options that are available to him. He was just happy to attend an overnight camp that would provide gluten free food! Thank you!