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

YMCA Camp Lakewood Dining and Food Camper Spaghetti

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.

Check Out What's on the Menu

Camp Lakewood rotates through the following three-week meal schedule. Menus may vary slightly based on availability, special events, or dietary needs.

  • Camp Lakewood is a nut-free facility.
  • Stay-over campers are served all day Saturday and breakfast/lunch Sunday.
Sunday

Dinner

  • Meatballs - vegan/vegetarian option
  • Spaghetti noodles
  • Meat sauce / plain sauce - vegetarian
  • Green beans
  • Breadsticks
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Salad bar
  • Chocolate chip cookie
  • Oranges, apples, bananas
  • Milk
Monday

Breakfast

  • Donuts
  • Scrambled eggs
  • Bacon slice
  • Dry cereal/oatmeal
  • Apples, oranges, bananas
  • Orange/apple juice/milk
  • Vegetarian sausage
  • Margarine/jelly packets
  • Yogurt bar

Lunch

  • Chicken patty on bun
  • Lettuce/tomato
  • Macaroni salad
  • Peas and carrots
  • Mayo/mustard/ketchup
  • Fruit cocktail
  • Apples, oranges, bananas
  • Vegetarian chicken patty
  • Salad bar
  • Milk

Dinner

  • Vegetarian red beans & rice
  • Roast beef
  • Beef gravy
  • Mashed potatoes
  • Green beans
  • Dinner roll with margarine
  • Milk
  • Oranges, apples, bananas
  • Salad bar
  • Ice cream
Tuesday

Breakfast

  • Waffle with syrup
  • Scrambled eggs
  • Sausage patty
  • Dry cereal/oatmeal
  • Apples, oranges, bananas
  • Orange/apple juice/milk
  • Vegetarian sausage
  • Margarine/jelly packets
  • Yogurt bar

Lunch

  • Loaded nacho day
  • Seasoned ground beef
  • Nacho chips/cheese sauce
  • Applesauce
  • Salad bar
  • Apples, oranges, bananas
  • Sour cream, tomatoes
  • Salsa, lettuce, hot sauce
  • Mexican corn
  • Milk
  • Vegetarian refried or black beans

Dinner

  • Vegetarian chicken patty
  • BBQ chicken
  • Au gratin potatoes
  • Broccoli
  • Garlic bread
  • Watermelon
  • Oranges, apples, bananas
  • Salad bar
  • Milk
  • Pack out
Wednesday

Breakfast

  • Scrambled eggs
  • Biscuits
  • Sausage links
  • Dry cereal/oatmeal
  • Apples, oranges, bananas
  • Orange/apple juice/milk
  • Vegetarian sausage
  • Margarine/jelly packets
  • Yogurt bar

Lunch

  • Chicken nuggets
  • Mac & cheese
  • Green peas
  • Sliced peaches
  • Vegetarian chicken nuggets
  • Apples, oranges, bananas
  • BBQ sauce/honey mustard
  • Ketchup packets
  • Salad bar
  • Lemonade/milk

Dinner

  • Vegetarian chicken patty
  • BBQ chicken
  • Au gratin potatoes
  • Broccoli
  • Garlic bread
  • Watermelon
  • Oranges, apples, bananas
  • Salad bar
  • Milk
  • Pack out
Thursday

Breakfast

  • Scrambled eggs
  • Red skin potatoes
  • Vegetarian sausage
  • Bacon slice
  • Blueberry muffin
  • Dry cereal/oatmeal
  • Apples, oranges, bananas
  • Orange/apple juice/milk
  • Margarine/jelly packets
  • Yogurt bar

Lunch

  • Hamburger on bun
  • Mixed vegetables
  • Tater tots
  • Pineapple tidbits
  • Vegetarian veggie burgers
  • Apples, oranges, bananas
  • Ketchup/mustard/mayo
  • Salad bar
  • Lettuce/tomato slice
  • Dill pickles, cheese slice
  • Milk

Dinner

  • Spanish rice
  • Chicken wraps
  • Buttered corn
  • Shredded cheese
  • Flour tortillas
  • Diced tomato/lettuce
  • Salsa/sour cream
  • Vegetarian black beans
  • Salad bar
  • Churros
  • Milk
  • Oranges, apples, bananas
Friday

Breakfast

  • Pancakes
  • Syrup
  • Scrambled eggs
  • Sausage links
  • Dry cereal/oatmeal
  • Apples, oranges, bananas
  • Orange/apple juice/milk
  • Vegetarian sausage
  • Margarine/jelly packets
  • Yogurt bar

Lunch

  • Sausage pizza
  • Cheese pizza - vegetarian
  • Carrots
  • Applesauce
  • Corn chips
  • Apples, oranges, bananas
  • Salad bar
  • Milk

Dinner

  • Hot dog on bun
  • Ketchup/mustard
  • Relish
  • Potato chips
  • Cole slaw
  • Cookie - sugar
  • Vegetarian veggie dogs

Dietary needs: Camp Lakewood offers alternative diet options including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, lactose-free/dairy-free, no egg products and no nuts. Please contact camp staff with specific questions before your camper arrives.

  • Camp Lakewood is a nut-free facility.
  • Stay-over campers are served all day Saturday and breakfast/lunch Sunday at Trout.
Sunday

Dinner

  • Meatballs - vegan/vegetarian option
  • Spaghetti noodles
  • Meat sauce / plain sauce - vegetarian
  • Green beans
  • Breadsticks
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Salad bar
  • Chocolate chip cookie
  • Oranges, apples, bananas
  • Milk
Monday

Breakfast

  • French toast sticks
  • Syrup
  • Scrambled eggs
  • Sausage patty
  • Dry cereal/oatmeal
  • Apples, oranges, bananas
  • OJ/cranberry/apple juice
  • Vegetarian sausage
  • Margarine/jelly packets
  • Yogurt bar/milk

Lunch

  • Loaded nacho day
  • Seasoned ground beef
  • Nacho chips/cheese sauce
  • Fruit cocktail
  • Salad bar
  • Apples, oranges, bananas
  • Sour cream, tomatoes
  • Salsa, lettuce, hot sauce
  • Mexican corn
  • Milk
  • Churros
  • Vegetarian refried or black beans

Dinner

  • Vegetarian red beans & rice
  • Roast turkey
  • Turkey gravy
  • Sweet potato casserole
  • Stuffing
  • Green beans
  • Dinner roll with margarine
  • Milk
  • Oranges, apples, bananas
  • Salad bar
  • Ice cream
Tuesday

Breakfast

  • Cinnamon rolls
  • Scrambled eggs
  • Bacon slice
  • Dry cereal/oatmeal
  • Apples, oranges, bananas
  • OJ/cranberry/apple juice
  • Vegetarian sausage
  • Margarine/jelly packets
  • Yogurt bar/milk

Lunch

  • BBQ meatball sub on hot dog bun
  • Waffle fries
  • Ketchup
  • Peas and carrots
  • Applesauce
  • Apples, oranges, bananas
  • Vegetarian meatballs
  • Salad bar
  • Milk

Dinner

  • Vegetarian chicken patty
  • Fried chicken
  • Mashed potatoes
  • Broccoli
  • Garlic bread
  • Watermelon
  • Oranges, apples, bananas
  • Salad bar
  • Milk
  • Pack out
Wednesday

Breakfast

  • Scrambled eggs
  • Biscuits
  • Sausage links
  • Breakfast gravy
  • Dry cereal/oatmeal
  • Apples, oranges, bananas
  • OJ/cranberry/apple juice
  • Vegetarian sausage
  • Margarine/jelly packets
  • Yogurt bar/milk

Lunch

  • Chicken nuggets
  • Mac & cheese
  • Green peas
  • Sliced peaches
  • Vegetarian chicken nuggets
  • Apples, oranges, bananas
  • BBQ sauce/honey mustard
  • Ketchup packets
  • Salad bar
  • Lemonade/milk

Dinner

  • Vegetarian chicken patty
  • Fried chicken
  • Mashed potatoes
  • Broccoli
  • Garlic bread
  • Watermelon
  • Oranges, apples, bananas
  • Salad bar
  • Milk
  • Pack out
Thursday

Breakfast

  • Scrambled eggs
  • Red skin potatoes
  • Vegetarian sausage
  • Bacon slice
  • Blueberry muffin
  • Dry cereal/oatmeal
  • Apples, oranges, bananas
  • OJ/cranberry/apple juice
  • Margarine/jelly packets
  • Yogurt bar/milk

Lunch

  • Hamburger on bun
  • Mixed vegetables
  • French fries
  • Pineapple tidbits
  • Vegetarian veggie burgers
  • Apples, oranges, bananas
  • Ketchup/mustard/mayo
  • Salad bar
  • Lettuce/tomato slice
  • Dill pickles, cheese slice
  • Milk

Dinner

  • Chinese night
  • Orange chicken
  • Fried rice
  • Oriental vegetable blend
  • Egg roll or crab rangoon
  • Soy sauce
  • Sweet & sour sauce
  • Salad bar
  • Sherbet
  • Milk
  • Oranges, apples, bananas
Friday

Breakfast

  • Pancakes
  • Syrup
  • Scrambled eggs
  • Sausage links
  • Dry cereal/oatmeal
  • Apples, oranges, bananas
  • OJ/cranberry/apple juice
  • Vegetarian sausage
  • Margarine/jelly packets
  • Yogurt bar/milk

Lunch

  • Sausage pizza
  • Cheese pizza - vegetarian
  • Carrots
  • Applesauce
  • Corn chips
  • Apples, oranges, bananas
  • Salad bar
  • Milk

Dinner

  • Family dinner: hot dog on bun
  • Ketchup/mustard
  • Relish
  • Potato chips
  • Cole slaw
  • Milk
  • Cookie - sugar
  • Vegetarian veggie dogs

Dietary needs: Camp Lakewood offers alternative diet options including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, lactose-free/dairy-free, no egg products and no nuts. Please contact camp staff with specific questions before your camper arrives.

  • Camp Lakewood is a nut-free facility.
  • Stay-over campers are served all day Saturday and breakfast/lunch Sunday.
Sunday

Dinner

  • Meatballs - vegan/vegetarian option
  • Spaghetti noodles
  • Meat sauce / plain sauce - vegetarian
  • Green beans
  • Breadsticks
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Salad bar
  • Chocolate chip cookie
  • Oranges, apples, bananas
  • Milk
Monday

Breakfast

  • Donuts
  • Scrambled eggs
  • Bacon slice
  • Dry cereal/oatmeal
  • Apples, oranges, bananas
  • OJ/apple/grape juice
  • Vegetarian sausage
  • Margarine/jelly packets
  • Yogurt bar/milk

Lunch

  • BBQ riblet on bun
  • Curly fries
  • Ketchup
  • Peas and carrots
  • Fruit cocktail
  • Apples, oranges, bananas
  • Vegetarian chicken patty
  • Salad bar
  • Milk

Dinner

  • Vegetarian red beans & rice
  • Meatloaf
  • Beef gravy
  • Mashed potatoes
  • Veggie medley
  • Dinner roll with margarine
  • Milk
  • Oranges, apples, bananas
  • Salad bar
  • Ice cream
Tuesday

Breakfast

  • Waffle with syrup
  • Scrambled eggs
  • Sausage patty
  • Dry cereal/oatmeal
  • Apples, oranges, bananas
  • OJ/apple/grape juice
  • Vegetarian sausage
  • Margarine/jelly packets
  • Yogurt bar/milk

Lunch

  • Loaded nacho day
  • Seasoned ground beef
  • Nacho chips/cheese sauce
  • Applesauce
  • Salad bar
  • Apples, oranges, bananas
  • Sour cream, tomatoes
  • Salsa, lettuce, cheese
  • Mexican corn
  • Milk
  • Churros
  • Vegetarian refried or black beans

Dinner

  • Vegetarian chicken patty
  • Chicken alfredo
  • Steamed broccoli
  • Corn nuggets
  • Garlic bread
  • Watermelon
  • Oranges, apples, bananas
  • Salad bar
  • Milk
  • Pack out
Wednesday

Breakfast

  • Scrambled eggs
  • Biscuits
  • Sausage links
  • Dry cereal/oatmeal
  • Apples, oranges, bananas
  • OJ/apple/grape juice
  • Vegetarian sausage
  • Margarine/jelly packets
  • Yogurt bar/milk

Lunch

  • Chicken nuggets
  • Mac & cheese
  • Green peas
  • Sliced peaches
  • Vegetarian chicken nuggets
  • Apples, oranges, bananas
  • BBQ sauce/honey mustard
  • Ketchup packets
  • Salad bar
  • Lemonade/milk

Dinner

  • Vegetarian chicken patty
  • Chicken alfredo
  • Steamed broccoli
  • Corn nuggets
  • Garlic bread
  • Watermelon
  • Oranges, apples, bananas
  • Salad bar
  • Milk
  • Pack out
Thursday

Breakfast

  • Scrambled eggs
  • Red skin potatoes
  • Vegetarian sausage
  • Bacon slice
  • Blueberry muffin
  • Dry cereal/oatmeal
  • Apples, oranges, bananas
  • OJ/apple/grape juice
  • Margarine/jelly packets
  • Yogurt bar/milk

Lunch

  • Cheeseburger on bun
  • Mixed vegetables
  • French fries
  • Pineapple tidbits
  • Vegetarian veggie burgers
  • Apples, oranges, bananas
  • Ketchup/mustard/mayo
  • Salad bar
  • Lettuce/tomato slice
  • Dill pickles
  • Milk

Dinner

  • Baked potato bar
  • Potato
  • BBQ pork
  • Broccoli/cheese sauce
  • Corn bread muffin
  • Sour cream/butter
  • Green onions
  • Bacon bits
  • Salad bar
  • Sherbet
  • Milk
  • Oranges, apples, bananas
Friday

Breakfast

  • Pancakes
  • Syrup
  • Scrambled eggs
  • Sausage links
  • Dry cereal/oatmeal
  • Apples, oranges, bananas
  • OJ/apple/grape juice
  • Vegetarian sausage
  • Margarine/jelly packets
  • Yogurt bar/milk

Lunch

  • Sausage pizza
  • Cheese pizza - vegetarian
  • Carrots
  • Applesauce
  • Corn chips
  • Apples, oranges, bananas
  • Salad bar
  • Milk

Dinner

  • Hot dog on bun
  • Ketchup/mustard
  • Relish
  • Potato chips
  • Cole slaw
  • Cookie - sugar
  • Vegetarian veggie dogs

Dietary needs: Camp Lakewood offers alternative diet options including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, lactose-free/dairy-free, no egg products and no nuts. Please contact camp staff with specific questions before your camper arrives.

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.

A YMCA Camp Lakewood overnight camper with his face covered in spaghetti noodles and sauce, enjoying dinner at the infamous No Utensils Needed themed dinner.

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.

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