Food & nutrition

Fresh. Local.
Delicious.

At Willow Lake, we believe that great days are fueled by great food. From our local farm-to-table produce to our strictly nut-free kitchen, we serve up wholesome, hand-prepared meals that keep campers energized and parents smiling.

Food & Nutrition Standards

The Willow Lake Promise

We've raised the bar on camp dining by combining the highest safety standards with fresh, high-quality ingredients to ensure every camper is ready for a day of discovery.

Dietitian Approved

Every menu is expertly reviewed for balanced camp-day nutrition.

Zero-Stress Allergies

We partner with parents to accommodate any dietary restriction with care.

Nut-Aware Campus

We never use nut oils, nut products or sesame in any food we serve.

Baked, Never Fried

We’ve retired the deep fryer. All our "crunchy" favorites are oven-baked or grilled to perfection – less grease, more goodness.

Fresh-Baked Daily

From our sandwich breads to bagels, we source fresh-baked goods daily for that just-out-of-the-oven taste.

Farm-to-Table Produce

We partner with local sources to bring crisp, seasonal produce directly to our salad bars and side dishes.

Lunch Service

Hand-Served with a Side of High-Fives

Say goodbye to chaotic cafeteria lines. In our breezy lakeside Lunch Pavilion, every group eats together like a family. Our food service directors hand-serve individual plates to every camper, ensuring every meal is fresh, high-quality, and exactly what they need. With Unit Leaders overseeing each meal and Counselors right there at the table, we make sure every picky eater finds something they love and every belly leaves full.

Sample Menus

A Week at Willow Lake

Discover the fresh and flavorful favorites that power our campers through every day.

Sample Weekly Schedule

Monday

Crispy Chicken Tenders, Steamed Broccoli, and Golden Tater Tots

Tuesday

Taco Tuesday! Soft Flour Tortillas, Seasoned Meat (or Beans!), Shredded Cheese, and Mexi-Corn

Wednesday

Homemade Macaroni & Cheese with Side of Baby Carrots and Apple Slices

Thursday

Toasted Grilled Cheese Squares & Warm Tomato Soup

Friday

Pizza Party Friday! Fresh Cheese Pizza and Mixed Garden Side Salad

The "I Want Something Else" Stations

Does your camper have a "usual"? Our daily bars offer fresh, healthy alternatives every single day.

Deli Counter

Kosher Salami
Turkey
Soy Butter & Jelly
American Cheese
Cream Cheese
Butter
Whole Wheat Breads & Bagels

Salad Bar

Romaine Lettuce
Tomatoes
Cucumbers
Chick Peas
Edamame
Croutons
Shredded Cheese
Black Olives
Carrots
Raisins
Hard Boiled Eggs
Pickles
Dressing

Pasta Bar

Plain Pasta
Pasta with Marinara

Extras

Fresh Fruit
Flavored Yogurt
Snack Time

From Morning Crunch to Afternoon Cool-Down

The energy doesn't stop, and neither does the fuel!

Morning Snacks for All Campers

All campers enjoy a supervised morning snack each day as part of our program.

The Afternoon Tradition

Every camper ends the day with the ultimate camp classic – a refreshing ice cream or fruit pop.

Have a specific question about your child’s diet?

We’re experts at making camp work for every child. Whether it’s a gluten-free need, a specific allergy, or just a very particular eater, we’re here to chat.

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