Food and Fitness in Overnight Summer Camp | Camp Davern : Camp Davern

Looks like dinner is about to be served! YUM!!

The health and well-being of our campers is important while at camp. At Davern, we focus on balanced nutrition, exercise and healthy eating guided by the Ontario Food Guide (OFG). We know that a balanced diet for our campers will result in a more energetic, healthier and happier children day in and day out! We also do out best to source locally with Ontario Farmers.

Looks like dinner is about to be served! YUM!!

The health and well-being of our campers is important while at camp. At Davern, we focus on balanced nutrition, exercise and healthy eating. We know that balanced diet for our campers will result in a more energetic, healthier and happier children day in and day out!

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Our balanced and child friendly meals ensure variety and include fruit, vegetables and healthy alternatives.

Breakfast
The first meal of the day is an important one. Cold cereal and fresh cut fruit is offered alongside hot options that may include eggs, pancakes, waffles, bagels, or French toast.

Lunch
Lunch is a kid friendly meal that is both nutritious and popular. Examples of lunches include: chicken Caesar wraps, make your own sandwich, falafel, and pizza.

Dinner
Dinner is a great time for everybody to get together, talk about their day and have a hearty and healthy meal and “refuel”. Examples of dinners include: lasagna, shepherds pie, chicken pot pie, BBQ, and tacos. At the end of each week, we have a “camp fancy” banquet. Wear your cleanest t-shirt!

Special Dietary Requirements

Camp Davern strives to support special diets where possible. We offer vegetarian options to campers and are open to discussing dietary needs on a case by case basis. We are a “nut aware” camp – meaning peanuts and tree nuts will not be served, and all care will be taken to avoid “may contain” products wherever possible.

While we are committed to supporting special diets and allergies, due to the diversity of our food service, we cannot guarantee trace nuts will not find their way into the dining hall meals.

Camp will be ALL Gluten Free During Session 4 (Aug 13-25)!

Camp Davern is excited to facilitate a fully gluten free camp experience during August. During Session 4, we run a program geared towards supporting children with Celiac Disease. While all campers are encouraged to attend this session, it is our way of being inclusive to a special population of kids. We place extra attention on ensuring a terrific meal plan that is healthy and delicious…it happens to also be gluten free!

Fitness is Fun

Consistent with our focus on healthy lifestyle, Davern offers campers opportunities each day to take part in fitness and exercise. Options include Yoga, Zumba and Boot Camp. In addition to these active programs, Davern also offers our early risers the opportunity to join our elite Camp Running Club. Explore our activity offerings for more detail.