Expeditions Food

We work hard to offer fantastic food for our campers to enjoy while they are out in the backcountry!

We take pride in our healthy meals for campers with all appetites and dietary restrictions.  Most of our Expeditions are 'basecamp' style (a single campsite they return to each night) and feature robust kitchens with coolers that allow us to prepare some incredible meals with fresh ingredients to fuel each day of adventure.  

While of course, we are not able to set up a full dining hall in the backcountry, we know the importance of quality and kid-friendly food for a child’s energy levels.  Therefore, we maintain a variety of food options, fresh fruits and vegetables whenever possible, and a lot of snacks (dehydrated and other) to keep the kids feeling sustained and nourished.

For Expedition Backpacking, we have gathered years of feedback to have tried-and-true backpacking meals that are easy-to-carry, energy-rich, and delicious for everyone.  Food is crucial to enjoying your trip and we want to ensure you are comfortable and excited about the food your camper will enjoy!  

If you have any concerns about food or special dietary restrictions, please contact us to discuss them ahead of your departure so we can ensure that the menu for the week aligns with your child’s needs.

Sample Menus

Base Camp Sample Menu  (Multi-Sport, Paddlesports, Mountain Biking and Rock & Roll Expedition Trips)

Backpacking Sample Menu

Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?

We do our best to accommodate most food allergies, vegetarian diets, and gluten-free needs. Make sure to have your doctor fill out the medical forms found in your registration confirmation email if your camper has special allergies we need to accommodate. You can also find medical forms HERE, all of which are also available for download from your CampDoc Account.  If your child has a life-threatening food allergy, it is essential to call us to discuss it first to ensure we can meet their needs in the backcountry setting of Expedition programs.

What will my camper eat if they are registered for the Expedition Backpacking trip?

Menus for off-site adventures and overnight expeditions vary, as campers need to carry their food with them from location to location. Campers will get to try their hands at “backcountry cooking,” making meals using their camp stoves and being creative with ingredients. Although the food on these types of trips can feel limited because we are carrying all of the food on our backs, we strive to maintain an excellent assortment of nourishing foods and snacks; campers may not be able to go back for 3rd, 4th, and 5ths (like they can at Resident Overnight Camp), but of course, all kids will get plenty of yummy food.